Laurent Cantet
Laurent Cantet is a French film director and screenwriter, known for his focus on social realism and humanist storytelling. He gained international acclaim with his film 'The Class' (2008), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Cantet's works often explore themes of education, community, and the complexities of contemporary life, reflecting on the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people. His recent film 'Return to Ithaca' is a poignant exploration of nostalgia, exile, and the emotional landscape of returning home, resonating deeply with his signature style of intimate storytelling.
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He directed Marina Foïs in a serious role.
Marina Foïs : « Louper les écoles de théâtre m’a obligée à me prendre en main très tôt »
France· 2025-11-16
The genre has its own life across the channel too, with eminent exponents such as Laurent Cantet in France.
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Pakistan· 2025-09-17
Laurent Cantet is a director who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film 'Klasė' and passed away while making 'Enzo'.
Kino festivalio „Lokys, liūtas ir šakelė“ vadovė: šiemet kviesime į kelią, kuriame atsivers ir viltis | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-09-17
Laurent Cantet is the director of the film 'Enzo', which is a posthumous work.
Les films à l’affiche : « Enzo », « Voyage au bord de la guerre », « Les Chevaux de feu »…France· 2025-06-18
Laurent Cantet passed away on April 25, 2024, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 63.
Laurent Cantet, Robin Campillo, Gilles Marchand et Dominik Moll : un pour tous, tous pour unFrance· 2025-05-13
Enzo is a project by the late Laurent Cantet, realized by his collaborator Robin Campillo.
Filme de Pedro Cabeleira na secção ACID do Festival de Cannes | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-04-15
Laurent Cantet directed the film 'Regreso a Ítaca', which explores themes of return and memory.
El miedo a la Ítaca forzada
Venezuela· 2025-04-13
