Louise Courvoisier

Louise Courvoisier is a French filmmaker.

Early life and education Louise Courvoisier was born in Geneva in 1994 and grew up in Cressia in the French Jura region. She completed her secondary education in Besançon. Subsequently, she studied film at Cinéfabrique (École Nationale Supérieure de Cinéma) in Lyon, one of France's most prestigious film schools.

Artistic Work Courvoisier's work is characterized by her bicultural background from the French-Swiss border region. Her short films often incorporate themes and motifs from her home region. A distinctive feature of her working method is the close collaboration with her artistically active family members, who take on various creative roles in her productions, including the composition of film music.

Career While a student, Courvoisier's 2018 film Mano a Mano was awarded the Cinéfondation prize at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Her debut feature film, Holy Cow, premiered in the Un Certain Regard portion of the festival in 2024, where it received the Youth Award. She also won the César Award for Best First Film for the film.

Filmography Year Title Notes Ref. 2018 Mano a Mano Short film 2024 Holy Cow

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2018 Cannes Film Festival Cinéfondation Prize Mano a Mano 2024 Un Certain Regard Holy Cow Un Certain Regard - Youth Award Camera d'Or