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French film director and screenwriter (born 1967)

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François Ozon is a French film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor born on November 15, 1967, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. He began his professional work in 1988 and was educated at La Fémis. A native French speaker, he also speaks German and English. His notable works include *8 femmes*, *Sous le sable*, and *Swimming pool*.

Ozon has received several awards, including the European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, the Golden Shell, the Sebastiane Award, and the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. He has also been nominated for the European Film Award for Best Director, Best Film, and the People's Choice Award for Best European Film. His films are held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

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Person · Open Library

Works
3

Top works

  • 8 femmes
  • Sous le sable
  • Swimming pool

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Film & TV

Directing · Paris, France

François Ozon (born 15 November 1967) is a French film director and screenwriter and whose films are usually characterized by sharp satirical wit and a freewheeling view on human sexuality. He has achieved international acclaim for his films 8 femmes (2002) and Swimming Pool (2003). Ozon is considered to be one of the most important young French film directors in the new “New Wave” in French…

Known for

  • Super Plan — Self - Guest2025
  • Il était une fois... « Grâce à Dieu » — Self2023
  • Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma — Self - Guest2023
  • The New Girlfriend — Homme cinéma2014
  • SWITCH Interview Masters2013
  • Jean Douchet ou l’art d’aimer — Self2011
  • In the Company of Éric Rohmer — Self2010
  • C à vous — Self - Guest2009
  • Sur le tournage d'Angel — self2007
  • Tout le monde en parle — Self2004

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Music · MusicBrainz

Country
MY

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
204
Total plays
388

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Key facts

Born
( 1967-11-15 ) 15 November 1967 (age 58) , Paris , France
Alma mater
La Femis Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Occupation
Filmmaker
Years active
1988–present
Website
www .francois-ozon .com

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Encyclopedic overview

François Ozon ( French: [fʁɑ̃swa ozɔ̃]; born 15 November 1967) is a French film director and screenwriter.

Ozon is considered one of the most important modern French filmmakers. His films are characterized by aesthetic beauty, sharp satirical humor and a free-wheeling view of human sexuality. Recurring themes in his films are friendship, sexual identity, different perceptions of reality, transience and death.

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