Olivier Assayas
French film director, screenwriter and film critic (born 1955)
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French film director, screenwriter and film critic (born 1955)
Born
January 25, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, film critic
FranceBorn in 15th arrondissement of Paris
1955
Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris (1955-01-25)
2002
Positionpresident
2009
AwardLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2010
AwardNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2010
AwardNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2014
AwardLouis Delluc Prize
About
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.
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Who is Olivier Assayas?+
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. Th
What does the name Olivier mean?+
The name Olivier means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.". It is of French origin.
When was Olivier Assayas born?+
Olivier Assayas was born on January 25, 1955.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.
The name Olivier is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Oliver.. Etymology: Olivier. Oliver.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Olivier — January 25, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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