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Lukas Dhont

b. 1991

Belgian director and screenwriter

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About Lukas Dhont

Born 1991. Lukas Dhont is a Belgian film director, screenwriter and director.

Filmography

Feature films Year Title Credited as Notes Director Screenwriter Producer 2018 Girl Caméra d'Or winner at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival 2022 Close Grand Prix winner at the 2022 Cannes Film FestivalNational Board of Review Award for Best International Film 2025 Julian 2026 Coward

Short films Year Title Credited as Director Screenwriter Cinematographer Producer 2012 Headlong De Lucht in mijn Keel Skin of Glass 2014 L'Infini 2021 Our Nature 2023 Gun

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Born
11 June 1991, Ghent
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Belgium
Education
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent
Awards
Caméra d'Or; Queer Palm; FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes; European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year; Honorary doctorate from University of Dunkerque

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lukas Dhont?

Belgian director and screenwriter

When was Lukas Dhont born?

Lukas Dhont was born on 11 June 1991 in Ghent.

What is Lukas Dhont's occupation?

Lukas Dhont is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality is Lukas Dhont?

Lukas Dhont is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lukas Dhont

· Wikidata: Q53815755

· DBpedia: Lukas Dhont

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