Julie Gavras facts for kids

Julie Gavras is a talented French film director and screenwriter. She is well-known for her movies, especially Blame It on Fidel, which came out in 2006. She has created many interesting films, from documentaries about children to romantic comedies.

About Julie Gavras and Her Work

Julie Gavras began her career in the film industry as an assistant director. She worked on many different projects, including commercials, TV movies, and feature films. She gained experience in both Italy and France.

Early Career and Documentaries

Julie worked with several famous directors, learning a lot about filmmaking. She even worked with her father, Costa-Gavras, on his 2002 movie Amen.. This film was a drama set during World War II.

In 1998, Julie directed her first short film. It was called Oh les beaux dimanches! and was made in Marseille. Two years later, she directed her first documentary. This film was titled From Dawn to Night: Songs by Moroccan Women. It was based on a play and was shown on the Arte TV channel.

Making Films with Kids

In 2002, Julie Gavras released another documentary that was shown in theaters. This film was called The Pirate, the Wizard, the Thief and the Children. It followed a group of nine-year-old students as they made their own film at school. This movie showed how creative and imaginative children can be.

Feature Films by Julie Gavras

Julie's first full-length fiction film was Blame It on Fidel. It premiered at the Deauville American Film Festival in 2006. This movie helped her become known as a feature film director.

Later, in 2011, she directed Late Bloomers. This was a romantic comedy starring famous actors Isabella Rossellini and William Hurt. The film was shown at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.

Julie Gavras's Filmography

Here is a list of the films Julie Gavras has worked on:

See also

In Spanish: Julie Gavras para niños