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Lukas Dhont (born 11 June 1991) (Dutch: [ˈlukɑz ˈdɔnt]) 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 awards. He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019.
Learn about Lukas Dhont, the award-winning director of Girl and Close, who was born in Ghent, Belgium and started his career as a costume design assistant. See his biography, filmography, photos, quotes and more on IMDb.
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- Director, Writer, Cinematographer
- Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
- Lukas Dhont
Jan 13, 2023 · Lukas Dhont on Close, Masculinity, and What He Learned From the Criticisms Surrounding Girl. The 31-year-old Belgian director wants to spark conversations with his new film, about a relationship...
May 28, 2022 · Directed by: Lukas Dhont. Starring: Eden Dambrine, Gustav de Waele. Length: 1 hour 45 minutes. Dhont's first film, Girl, told the story of a young trans woman who yearned to have...
Jan 27, 2023 · At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
Jan 26, 2023 · The Belgian director Lukas Dhont’s film, a nominee for this year’s best international film Oscar, tracks the changes in Léo and Rémi’s relationship from summer vacation through the school year....
Mar 6, 2023 · Lukas Dhont, the Belgian director of Close, a film about a pre-teen boy's friendship and mental health, reveals how Christina Aguilera's song "Fighter" inspired him to become a filmmaker. He also talks about his themes, influences and challenges in this Deadline interview.
