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Claire Denis (French:; born 21 April 1946) is a French film director and screenwriter. Her feature film Beau Travail (1999) has been called one of the greatest films of the 1990s and of all time.
Claire Denis is a French director and writer known for her explorations of belonging, otherness and foreignness. She has worked with renowned directors such as Rivette, Wenders and Jarmusch, and has been influenced by Faulkner and colonialism.
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May 21, 2018 · The Fearless Cinema of Claire Denis. In “High Life,” the filmmaker’s English-language début, Denis set out to tell the story of the last person in the world. By Alice Gregory. May 21, 2018. The...
Sep 1, 2022 · For more than 30 years, French director Claire Denis has consistently been one of the world’s more unpredictable, least risk-averse film-makers. Since her debut feature Chocolat in 1988, she...
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Claire Denis is a French director and screenwriter known for her films about colonialism, identity, and sexuality. Explore her movies, from Chocolat to High Life, and see their ratings, reviews, and box office results.
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Sep 5, 2022 · Discover the sensual, rapturous and provocative cinema of Claire Denis, one of the most acclaimed and influential French filmmakers. Explore her themes of colonialism, identity, desire and trauma through her diverse and daring works, from Beau Travail to Bastards.
May 27, 2024 · The French director talks about her debut feature, inspired by her childhood in Cameroon, and how it shaped her love of film. She also reveals her memories of working with Wenders and Depardon, and how she coped with bronchitis and eye infection.
