Guillaume Giovanetti
Guillaume Giovanetti was born in Lyon, France, in 1978. Along with Çagla Zencirci, they form a directorial duo based in Paris and Istanbul, and they directed several short films in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Far-East, (among which Ata, France/Turkey 2008 and Six, Japan/France 2009) selected in more than 200 Festivals worldwide (Berlinale, Locarno, Rotterdam, Tampere, FIDMarseille, Clermont-Ferrand, etc.) and awarded more than 40 times. In 2012, the co-directors achieved Noor, their first feature film (France/Turkey/Pakistan), which they developed in France’s Moulin d’Andé and shot in Pakistan thanks to the support of the MEDIA Program. The film premiered at the ACID section of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival 2012, competed in the 47th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, was selected in Busan IFF, and was awarded several Grand Prix (Paris’ “Chéries-Chéris” Festival; Dieppe, France; New York Asian Film Festival; Bogota, Colombia; Mississauga, Canada) and many other Awards (Rome, Milan, Vancouver, Dublin, Toulouse, etc.). After more than 80 invitations from Festivals worldwide, the film has been theatrically released in France in April 2014, with a very good reception from critics and the audience.
Guillaume Giovanetti filmography
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Who is Guillaume Giovanetti?+
Guillaume Giovanetti is a French director known for his long-term partnership with Çagla Zencirci, with whom he produces transnational, festival-oriented film projects.
What is Guillaume Giovanetti known for?+
He is recognized for writing and directing independent features such as Sibel, Noor, and the 2025 release Confidante, which premiered at the Berlinale.
What kind of work does Guillaume Giovanetti make?+
His work focuses on independent dramas and documentaries that explore cultural identity and human connection across borders, frequently shot in Turkey, Pakistan, and Central Asia.
