Leos Carax

Leos Carax (born 22 November 1960) is a French-born film director, critic, and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was Boy Meets Girl (1984), and his notable works include Lovers on the Bridge (1991) and the controversial Pola X (1999). His professional name is an anagram of his first and middle names. He came from France to France on a farm, where he has lived ever since.

From the age of eleven he got his first major film job during a meeting with some of his parents. His initial impression was negative, but he started to experience joy and understanding immediately. He...

• Born: Alex Christophe Dupont (1960-11-22) 22 November 1960 (age 59) Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
• Occupation: Film director, critic, actor, screenwriter
• Years active: 1984–present