Leos Carax

Director

Born: November 22, 1960 (65 years old)

Place of birth: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France

Biography

Leos Carax (born Alex Christophe Dupont, November 22, 1960) is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was Boy Meets Girl (1984), and his notable works include Lovers on the Bridge (1991) and the controversial Pola X (1999). His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names.

Filmography (18)

• The House (1997, ★ 7)
• Mister Lonely (2008, ★ 6.5)
• The Lovers on the Bridge (1991, ★ 7.4)
• King Lear (1988, ★ 6.4)
• It's Not Me (2024, ★ 7.1)
• Holy Motors (2012, ★ 7)
• Annette (2021, ★ 6.7)
• Mauvais Sang (1986, ★ 7.1)
• An Urban Allegory (2024, ★ 7.6)
• The Sparks Brothers (2021, ★ 7.3)
• Mr. X (2014, ★ 6)
• Tokyo! (2008, ★ 6.9)
• Boy Meets Girl (1984, ★ 6.7)
• Pola X (1999, ★ 5.4)
• Sans Titre (1997, ★ 5.2)
• Strangulation Blues (1980, ★ 5.6)
• Process (2004, ★ 3.1)
• Men Show Movies & Women Their Breasts (2014, ★ 4.1)