Leos Carax
Biography
Leos Carax is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Born Alex Christophe Dupont on November 22, 1960, in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France. His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his depictions of love. His notable works include Boy Meets Girl, Lovers on the Bridge, and Pola X, an adaptation of Herman Melville's Pierre: or, The Ambiguities. He has been involved in the film industry as a critic, working for Cahiers du cinéma, before becoming a director.
Career overview
Leos Carax is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. His first major work was Boy Meets Girl, released in 1984. Carax's notable works include Lovers on the Bridge, released in 1991, and Pola X, an adaptation of Herman Melville's Pierre: or, The Ambiguities, released in 1999.
Carax's style is characterized as poetic and his depictions of love are often tortured. He has been noted for his experimental approach to filmmaking, which he began to explore with his fourth feature, Pola X. This film marked a significant shift in his career, allowing him to enter more experimental waters.
Carax has continued to push the boundaries of filmmaking with his subsequent works. His 2012 film, Holy Motors, was a notable entry in the Cannes Film Festival. The film is described as a meandering cinematic experience, where fantasy and reality blend together. With a career spanning multiple decades, Leos Carax has established himself as a unique and innovative voice in the world of film.
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54 titles- My Own Way (2026) as Self
- An Urban Allegory (2024) as The Director
- It's Not Me (2024) as LC
- It's Not Me (2024) Director
- It's Not Me (2024) Writer
- It's Not Me (2024) Producer
- Annette (2021) as The Producer (uncredited)
- Annette (2021) Director
- Annette (2021) Lyricist
- The Sparks Brothers (2021) as Self (uncredited)
- Baby Annette, à l'impossible ils sont tenus (2021) as Self
- Mr. X (2014) as Self
- Men Show Movies & Women Their Breasts (2014) as Self (uncredited)
- L (2014) Director of Photography
- DRIVE IN Holy Motors (2013) as Self
- Holy Motors (2012) as The Sleeper / Limousine (voice)
- Holy Motors (2012) Writer
- Holy Motors (2012) Director
- 20 Little Films (2012) Director
- 42 One Dream Rush (2010) Director
- Hymn to Merde (2009) Director
- Tokyo! (2008) Director
- Tokyo! (2008) Writer
- Mister Lonely (2008) as Renard
- I Did Not Die (2008) as Moitié d'archange
- 977 (2006) as technician
- My Last Minute (2006) as Man
- My Last Minute (2006) Director
- My Last Minute (2006) Writer
- Process (2004) as A doctor
- Pierre or, The Ambiguities (2001) Writer
- Pierre or, The Ambiguities (2001) Director
- Pierre or, The Ambiguities (2001) Creator
- Pola X (1999) Director
- Pola X (1999) Screenplay
- The House (1997)
- Sans Titre (1997) Screenplay
- Sans Titre (1997) Director
- The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) as Prisoner
- The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) Director
- The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) Writer
- Le Pont-Neuf des amants (1991)
- Investigation of a Film Above Suspicion (1991) as Self
- The Ministries of Art (1989) as Self
- King Lear (1988) as Edgar
- Mauvais Sang (1986) as Neighborhood Voyeur (uncredited)
- Mauvais Sang (1986) Director
- Mauvais Sang (1986) Writer
- Boy Meets Girl (1984) Writer
- Boy Meets Girl (1984) Director
- Strangulation Blues (1980) Director
- Strangulation Blues (1980) Writer
- Lily May B Director
- Untitled Leos Carax Project Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leos Carax best known for?
Leos Carax is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Annette (2021), Annette (2021), Annette (2021), Holy Motors (2012).
When and where was Leos Carax born?
Leos Carax was born on November 22, 1960 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
How many credits does Leos Carax have?
Leos Carax has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
What is Leos Carax's background in cinema and television?
Leos Carax is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Born Alex Christophe Dupont on November 22, 1960, in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France. His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his depictions of love. His notable works includ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) as Prisoner — aged about 30
- Mauvais Sang (1986) as Neighborhood Voyeur (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Holy Motors (2012) as The Sleeper / Limousine (voice) — aged about 51
- Annette (2021) as The Producer (uncredited) — aged about 60
- 977 (2006) as technician — aged about 45
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