Introduction
Marion Vernoux (born 29 June 1966) is a French director and screenwriter.
Life and career
Born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, Vernoux was the only daughter of a casting director and of a set decorator. After several experiences as a production assistant, she debuted in 1988 as co-director of the music video for the song "N'importe quoi" by Florent Pagny, and in 1990 she wrote the film Pacific Palisades, inspired by her own experiences. In 1991 she made her feature film debut with Pierre qui roule, which was well received by critics. Her 1999 film Empty Days was entered into the main competition at the 56th edition of the Venice Film Festival, winning the President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal.
Personal life
Vernoux was married to director Jacques Audiard, with whom she had three children.
Filmography
- Pierre qui roule (1991)
- Nobody Loves Me (1994)
- Love, etc. (1996)
- Empty Days (1999)
- Drug Scenes (2000, segment "Drugstore")
- A Hell of a Day (2001)
- À boire (2004)
- Bright Days Ahead (2013)
- Raw (2016)