Michel Hazanavicius
French film director, producer and screenwriter
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French film director, producer and screenwriter
Born
March 29, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
FranceBorn in 11th arrondissement of Paris
1967
Born in 11th arrondissement of Paris (1967-03-29)
2012
AwardCésar Award for Best Director
2012
AwardAcademy Award for Best Director
2012
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Direction
2023
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2023
AwardFrançois Morellet Prize
About
Michel Hazanavicius is a French film director, screenwriter, editor, and producer. He is best known for his 2011 film, The Artist, that won the Best Picture and the Best Director at the 84th Academy Awards. He also directed spy film parodies OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) and OSS 117: Lost in Rio (2009).
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Who is Michel Hazanavicius?+
Michel Hazanavicius is a French film director, screenwriter, editor, and producer. He is best known for his 2011 film, The Artist, that won the Best Picture and the Best Director at the 84th Academy Awards. He also directed spy film parodies OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) and OSS 117: Lost in
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Hazanavicius born?+
Michel Hazanavicius was born on March 29, 1967.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — March 29, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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