Lukas Dhont
Lukas Dhont is a Belgian film director and screenwriter, known for his poignant storytelling that often explores themes of identity and sexuality. He gained international acclaim with his debut feature film, 'Girl,' which tells the story of a transgender teenager pursuing her dream of becoming a ballerina. Dhont's work has been celebrated at various film festivals, including Cannes, where he was awarded the Queer Palm in 2021. In 2024, he served as the jury president for the Queer Palm, highlighting his commitment to promoting LGBTQI+ narratives in cinema.
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Lukas Dhont directed the film 'Cuckoo', which triumphed at the Cannes Film Festival.
„Златната палма“ за „Фјорд“ на романскиот режисер Кристијан Мунгиу
North Macedonia· 2026-05-31
Lukas Dhont is among the artists who condemned the Berlinale's involvement in censorship.
Obsodba molka o vojni v Gazi
Slovenia· 2026-02-19
Lukas Dhont is one of the directors who signed the open letter condemning the Berlinale’s silence on Gaza.
Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza | Festivals
United Kingdom· 2026-02-18
Lukas Dhont directed the film Close, which features themes similar to those in Tijssens' work.
Sparse, unfussy story that still packs an emotional punch – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-19
Lukas Dhont presided over the jury that awarded the Queer Palm in 2024.
Festival de Cannes: le cinéaste Christophe Honoré présidera la Queer Palm
Monaco· 2025-04-07
