Christophe Honoré, born on April 10, 1970, in Carhaix, Brittany, is a prominent French filmmaker, writer, and playwright.  He began his career in literature, publishing children’s books in the late 1990s, including Tout contre Léo (1996), which he later adapted into a TV movie in 2002.

Honoré transitioned to filmmaking in the early 2000s with his debut feature 17 fois Cécile Cassard (2002), a reflective film on grief and healing. He gained widespread attention with Ma Mère (2004), a provocative adaptation of Georges Bataille’s controversial novel and starring Isabelle Huppert.

His breakthrough came with Dans Paris (2006), a homage to the French New Wave, followed by the critically acclaimed Les Chansons d’amour (2007), a musical that blends romance and tragedy, exploring themes of love and loss. Honoré’s collaboration with actor Louis Garrel, who stars in several of his films, became a defining aspect of his career, including in works like La Belle Personne (2008) and Non ma fille, tu n’iras pas danser (2009).

In more recent years, Honoré has tackled deeply emotional topics in films like Plaire, aimer et courir vite (2018), set during the AIDS crisis, and Chambre 212 (2019), a playful examination of infidelity and reflection. Beyond cinema, Honoré is an accomplished playwright, with works like Les Idoles (2019) highlighting his continued engagement with themes of identity and loss. His versatility across mediums and emotional depth make him a significant figure in contemporary French arts.