Jacques Audiard
DirectingAbout Jacques Audiard
Jacques Audiard (French: [ʒak odjaʁ]; born 30 April 1952; Paris) is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the son of Michel Audiard, also a film director and screenwriter. He has won both the César Award for Best Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language twice, in 2005 for The Beat That My Heart Skipped and in 2010 for A Prophet, as well as winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. His 2012 film Rust and Bone competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language and the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won the BFI London Film Festival Award for Best Film. His 2015 film Dheepan won the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
Jacques Audiard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Audiard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jacques Audiard's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jacques Audiard's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains False Pregnancy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Audiard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Audiard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Audiard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Le soir où j'ai reçu le César 2025 | Jacques Audiard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Making Emilia Pérez | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trintignant by Trintignant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jacques Audiard, le cinéma à cœur | Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | In The Tracks Of - Alexandre Desplat | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sacred Circuit | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Michel Audiard : J'parle pas aux cons, ça les instruit | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gritty Melodrama: The Making of “Rust and Bone” by Jacques Audiard | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dreamers | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | False Pregnancy | L'antiquaire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Baby Blood | Jogger | Average | Similar → |
Jacques Audiard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Audiard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Audiard is "False Pregnancy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Audiard acted in?
Jacques Audiard has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Audiard?
Other notable films include "Gritty Melodrama: The Making of “Rust and Bone” by Jacques Audiard", "Michel Audiard : J'parle pas aux cons, ça les instruit", and "Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America".