Olivier Dahan

Olivier Dahan (born June 26, 1967) is a French film director and screenwriter. His third directed film, La Vie En Rose, was the first French cinema film ever to win two Academy Awards, including its first acting Oscar in the French language. In 1991, Olivier Dahan received a diploma in art at the Art school of Marseille, then shot several short subjects and clips. In the beginning of 2004, he decided to shoot a film on the life of the French sing... More

Date of birth:

  • Jun 26, 1967 (age 44 years)

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Also known as:

  • Oliver Dahan
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Awards

César Award for Best Director Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work
  • 2008
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