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Catherine Corsini
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Corsini at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
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| Born | 18 May 1956 Dreux, France
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| Years active | 1982–present |
Catherine Corsini, born on May 18, 1956, is a talented French film director, screenwriter, and actress. She is known for directing films like Replay, which was shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival in 2001. Her movie Three Worlds also competed at Cannes in 2012. In 2016, she was chosen to lead the jury for the Caméra d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Elisabeth Perez, a producer, has worked with her on many films.
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Who is Catherine Corsini?
Catherine Corsini started her career in the early 1980s. She first made short films. A short film is a movie that is not very long. These early works helped her learn about filmmaking. She soon moved on to direct longer movies.
Her Journey in Film
Catherine Corsini has directed many different types of films. She often writes the scripts for her movies too. A script is the written story of a film. She has also acted in a few films and TV shows. This means she has experience both behind and in front of the camera.
Notable Films and Awards
Many of Catherine Corsini's films have been shown at important film festivals. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most famous. It takes place in France every year.
- Her film Replay was chosen to compete for the Palme d'Or award in 2001. This is the top prize at Cannes.
- In 2012, her movie Three Worlds was nominated for the Prix Un Certain Regard at Cannes. It also won awards at other festivals. These included the Bayard d'Or for Best Screenplay and the Pristina International Film Festival Award for Best Film.
- Summertime (2015) won the Variety Piazza Grande Award at the Locarno International Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Lumières Awards.
- More recently, her films The Divide (2021) and Homecoming (2023) also competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Working as a Director and Screenwriter
Catherine Corsini often takes on both roles. She directs the film and writes its story. This allows her to have a strong vision for her projects. She has made films for both cinema and television. Her work includes short films, TV series, and full-length feature films.
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See also
- List of female film and television directors
- List of lesbian filmmakers
- List of LGBT-related films directed by women
