Olivier Assayas

The Profile

Born 1955, Olivier Assayas is a French film director and screenwriter known for auteur films that blend drama and genre elements.

Personal Shopper was presented and (according to the review) awarded at Cannes 2016. The film is described in reviews as an anomalous ghost film that explores death, identity, mourning and the effects of digitized communication; Kristen Stewart's performance is praised for presence and charisma.

The review praises Olivier Assayas' Personal Shopper as an anomalous and significant ghost film that transcends simple genre labels. It highlights themes of death, identity, mourning and the role of technology in modern communication. Kristen Stewart's performance is noted for presence and charisma. The reviewer calls the film a masterpiece.