When was Olivier Assayas born?

Olivier Assayas was born on 25 January 1955 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Olivier Assayas held?

Positions held by Olivier Assayas include: president (since 2002).

Where did Olivier Assayas study?

Olivier Assayas was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3.

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Olivier Assayas

French film director, screenwriter and film critic (born 1955)

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Olivier Assayas is a French film director, screenwriter and film critic. Assayas is known for his eclectic filmography, consisting of slow-burning period pieces, psychological thrillers, neo-noirs, and comedies. He has directed French, Spanish, and English-language films with international casts. The son of filmmaker Jacques Rémy, Assayas began his career as a critic for Cahiers du Cinéma. There he wrote about world cinema and its film auteurs, who later influenced his work. Assayas made several short films, and made his feature debut with Disorder in 1986.

Quick facts

Born: 25 January 1955 wd
Place of birth: 15th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: screenwriter, film director, film critic wd
Education: Beaux-Arts de Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 wd
Spouse: Maggie Cheung, Mia Hansen-Løve wd

Positions held wd

president (since 2002)

Awards wd

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2009)
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2010)
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2010)
Louis Delluc Prize (2014)
Cannes Best Director Award (2016)

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When was Olivier Assayas born?: Olivier Assayas was born on 25 January 1955 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Olivier Assayas held?: Positions held by Olivier Assayas include: president (since 2002).
Where did Olivier Assayas study?: Olivier Assayas was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3.

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