Jacques Audiard

Jacques Audiard (born 30 April 1952) is a French film director and screenwriter, son of screenwriter Michel Audiard. He is known for character-driven films such as Il Profeta (A Prophet), Un sapore di ruggine e ossa (A Taste of Rust and Bone) and The Sisters Brothers.

A Prophet (Il Profeta) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2009). Audiard's Dheepan won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival (2015). The Sisters Brothers premiered at the Venice International Film Festival (2018) where Audiard won the Silver Lion for Best Director.

Reviews highlight Audiard's focus on character-driven, morally complex stories. Critics praise strong performances, rigorous cinematography and stark realism. His work moves between genres (western to prison drama) while keeping an uncompromising tone. Soundtracks and framing receive recurring praise. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable.

For:Fans of character-driven, gritty European cinema; viewers interested in modern westerns and prison dramas.