Gaspar Noé, a celebrated Argentine-French film director and screenwriter, is renowned for his incendiary and contentious films. Having been born in Buenos Aires in 1963 and relocated to France in 1974, Noé studied film at the Louis-Lumière College.
Noé’s films are visually captivating and delve into somber topics such as violence, sensuality, and trauma. In 1998, he released his first feature film, I Stand Alone, which chronicles the life of a troubled horse meat butcher. His most noteworthy films include Enter the Void (2009), a psychedelic odyssey recounted from a disembodied viewpoint, and Love (2015), which features unfeigned sex scenes.
Noé’s films are often marked by extended takes, nonlinear storytelling, and an uneasy, disconcerting ambiance. His work has been commended and criticized for its shocking and transgressive nature. Noé himself is recognized as a contemporary enfant terrible of cinema, constantly striving to push limits and provoke viewers. With a fearless directorial style and no qualms about stirring controversy, Gaspar Noé has established himself as one of the most audacious filmmakers in the industry.
