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Lukas Dhont
Director
Lukas Dhont (Dutch: [ˈlukɑz ˈdɔnt]; born 11 June 1991) is a Belgian film director and screenwriter. His debut feature film, Girl, premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm. He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019. His second feature film, Close, premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it shared the Grand Prix with Claire Denis' Stars At Noon. In 2023, Close was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film as Belgium's entry.
Lukas Dhont filmography
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Who is Lukas Dhont?+
Lukas Dhont is a Belgian filmmaker and writer known for his sensitive, character-driven portraits of youth, including films like Girl and Close.
What is Lukas Dhont known for?+
He is recognized for winning the Caméra d'Or at Cannes for his debut feature 'Girl' and the Grand Prix for his second film 'Close', both of which explore complex identity themes.
What kind of work does Lukas Dhont make?+
His films are intimate, emotionally intense dramas that frequently examine the intersections of queer identity and coming-of-age experiences within Belgian society.