Born in Paris in 1983, she is a French film director and screenwriter known for her bold and innovative storytelling. She studied at La Fémis, where she honed her craft in screenwriting. Her debut feature film, "Raw" (2016), a coming-of-age horror drama, received critical acclaim and established her as a distinctive voice in cinema. Her second film, "Titane" (2021), won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, making her the second female director to receive the award. Her work often explores themes of identity, transformation, and the body.