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Julia Ducournau
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Julia Ducournau is a French screenwriter and film director born in the 12th arrondissement of Paris on November 18, 1983. She is educated at La Fémis, Lycée Henri-IV, and Sorbonne University. Ducournau speaks French and began her work period in 2011. She is a member of the Collectif 50/50.
Her notable works include the films Raw and Titane. She participated in the 2016 and 2021 Cannes Film Festivals. Ducournau has received the Palme d'Or and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres awards. She was also nominated for the European Film Award for Best Director.
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Paris, France
Julia Ducournau is a French film director and screenwriter. She made her feature film debut in 2016 with Raw. At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, she won the Palme d'Or for her film Titane, which made her the second female director to win the award as well as the first to win the award solo. Her films typically fall under the body horror genre.
Known for
- No Mercy — Self2026
- Vidéo Club — Self2018
- Eat — Cousine à Moustache2012
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1983-11-18 ) 18 November 1983 (age 42) , Paris , France
- Education
- La Fémis
- Occupations
- Film director, screenwriter
- Years active
- 2011–present
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Julia
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- France
- Place of birth
- 12th arrondissement of Paris
- Occupation
- director
- Educated at
- Sorbonne University
- Languages spoken
- French
- Notable work
- Titane
- Participant in
- 2016 Cannes Film Festival
- Image
- MKr386059 Julia Ducournau (Alpha, Cannes 2025).jpg
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- date of birth
- 1983-11-18
- related category
- Category:Films directed by Julia Ducournau
- start of work period
- 2011-00-00
- member of
- Collectif 50/50
- Commons category
- Julia Ducournau
- nominated for
- European Film Award for Best Director
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Encyclopedic overview
Julia Ducournau ( French: [ʒylja dykuʁno]; born 18 November 1983) is a French film director and screenwriter. She made her feature film debut in 2016 with Raw. At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, she won the Palme d'Or for her film Titane, which made her the second female director to win the award as well as the first to win the award solo. Additionally, Ducournau also received a nomination for Best Director at the 75th British Academy Film Awards. Her 2025 film, Alpha, earned her a second Palme d'Or nomination. Her films typically fall under the body horror genre.
Early life and career
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