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France Julia Ducournau is an award-winning French film director and screenwriter recognized for her contributions to modern horror cinema.
FilmNation and Charades are teaming up to present “Alpha,” the new film from Julia Ducournau, to buyers at Cannes. This marks the first partnership between the New York-based FilmNation Entertainment and Paris-based Charades for global sales.
FilmNation and Charades are teaming up to present “Alpha,” the new film from Julia Ducournau, to buyers at Cannes. This marks the first partnership between the New York-based FilmNation Entertainment and Paris-based Charades for global sales.
Neon, the Oscar-winning distributor of “Parasite,” acquired the rights to Julia Ducournau's film "Titane" after its acclaimed premiere. They are also collaborating on her upcoming film 'Alpha'.
Silk Factory collaborated with Curzon to produce the trailer for "Alpha," Julia Ducournau's highly anticipated film.
Focus World conducted an interview with Julia Ducournau, discussing her inspirations, techniques, and ambitions following the success of her film 'Raw'.
Julia Ducournau was born in Paris, France, on November 18, 1983. She pursued her film education at La Fémis in Paris, specializing in screenwriting. Her early work included the 2011 short film “Junior,” which earned the Petit Rail d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. This achievement marked her initial recognition in the film industry, showcasing her distinct directorial voice from the beginning of her career. Following this, she co-directed the TV movie “Mange” in 2012, further developing her thematic interests.
Ducournau’s feature film debut came in 2016 with “Raw,” a horror film that was screened in the Critics’ Week section at the Cannes Film Festival. “Raw” received critical acclaim, winning the FIPRESCI prize at Cannes, the Sutherland Award for Best First Feature at the London Film Festival, and the Citizen Kane Award for Best Directorial Revelation at the Sitges Film Festival. This film established her reputation for creating visceral and thought-provoking body horror narratives. Her career progressed with directorial roles in television, including two episodes of the series “Servant” in 2021 and two episodes of “The New Look” in 2024.
Her second feature film, “Titane” (2021), achieved significant international recognition by winning the Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. This made her the second female director to receive this award and the first to win it solo. The film also earned her a nomination for Best Director at the 75th British Academy Film Awards. Ducournau continues to direct and write, with her upcoming film “Alpha” slated for release in 2025.
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