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Denis Villeneuve Biography

Birth Place:
Gentilly, Quebec, Canada
Profession
Director

Fast Facts

  • Inspired to become a filmmaker after watching Blade Runner at the age of 14
  • He was later appointed director of its sequel
  • Started his career as a cinematographer on documentaries
  • Won the Course Europe-Asie youth film competition in 1991, qualifying him for funds from the National Film Board
  • Frequently works with Jake Gyllenhaal and cinematographer Roger Deakins

Awards

  • 2022Golden Globe-Best Original Score - Motion Picture: winner
  • 2021Oscar-Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): nominated
  • 2021Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2018Bodil Awards-American Film of the Year: nominated
  • 2018Robert Awards-American Film of the Year: nominated
  • 2018BAFTA Film Awards-Best Director: nominated
  • 2017Robert Awards-American Film of the Year: nominated
  • 2017Bodil Awards-American Film of the Year: nominated
  • 2017BAFTA Film Awards-Best Director: nominated
  • 2016The International Film Festival CAMERIMAGE-Silver Frog: winner
  • 2016Oscar-Best Achievement in Directing: nominated
  • 2016Directors Guild of America Awards-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice Awards-Best Director: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Screen Awards-Achievement in Direction: winner
  • 2012César Awards-Best Foreign Film: nominated
  • 2012BAFTA Film Awards-Best Film not in the English Language: nominated
  • 2011David di Donatello Awards-Best Foreign Film: nominated
  • 2010Toronto International Film Festival-Award for Best Canadian Feature Film: winner
  • 2010Genie Awards-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
  • 2010Genie Awards-Best Achievement in Direction: winner
  • 2009Genie Awards-Best Achievement in Direction: winner
  • 2008Genie Awards-Best Live Action Short Drama: winner
  • 2000Genie Awards-Best Screenplay: winner
  • 2000Genie Awards-Best Achievement in Direction: winner
  • 1997Genie Awards-Best Motion Picture: nominated

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