Jacques Audiard (born 30 April 1952) is a French film director and screenwriter.
He has won several awards: among others two César Awards for Best Director (for The Beat That My Heart Skipped and A Prophet) and a Palme d'Or (for Dheepan). In spite of their gloomy tone, his films generally have a Happy Ending, which is unusual for French auteur films.
He is the son of prolific screenwriter and dialoguist Michel Audiard.
Selected works:
As director and screenwriter:- Read My Lips (2001)
- The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)
- A Prophet (2009)
- Dheepan (2015)
- The Sisters Brothers (2018)
- Paris, 13th District (2021)
As screenwriter:
- Le Professionnel (1981)