Anne Fontaine

Born

July 15, 1959, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Age

67 years old

Zodiac

Cancer

Total works

33 movies, 4 TV shows

Latest work

Conversation avec Anne Fontaine (2025)

Genres

Drama,Comedy,Romance

Anne Fontaine is a filmmaker and screenwriter who directed the film "Les histoires d'amour finissent mal... en général" (1992), which won the Prix Jean Vigo. She transitioned from acting, where she appeared in comedies such as "Si ma gueule vous plaît..." (1981) and "P.R.O.F.S." (1985), to directing with notable works including "Nettoyage à Sec" (1997), which earned her the Best Screenplay award at the Venice Film Festival. Fontaine's filmography also includes titles like "Coco avant Chanel" (2009) and "White as Snow" (2019). Her storytelling often explores psychological themes, focusing on the hidden aspects of her characters. Fontaine's unique approach to filmmaking has established her as a significant figure in contemporary French cinema.