Noël Mitrani
Noël Mitrani | |
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| Born | November 11, 1969 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Alma mater | Sorbonne University |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
Noël Mitrani (born 11 November 1969) is a French-Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter.[1]
Early life and education
Noël Mitrani was born on November 11, 1969, in Toronto, Ontario, to French parents.[1][2][3] He relocated to France at the age of 5, and his childhood was spent between Ontario and France.[3]
Mitrani graduated with a degree in history and philosophy from the Sorbonne, and spent time after graduation as a press illustrator. His first work in cinema was as a writer.
Career
1999–2005: Early work in France
In 1999, Mitrani directed a short film titled After Shave, a comedy set in a suburban supermarket, for broadcast on Canal+.
In 2003, Mitrani directed Les Siens, a short film broadcast on France 3.
2006-2010: Feature-length film
In 2005, Mitrani directed and produced On the Trail of Igor Rizzi (Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi), a black comedy starring Laurent Lucas and Isabelle Blais.[4] The film won the Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.[5][6]
In 2010 Mitrani directed The Kate Logan Affair (2010), a thriller starring Alexis Bledel.[7]
2013–present: Independent film
Between 2014 and 2024 Mitrani directed a series of independent films, including The Military Man (Le Militaire), Afterwards (Après coup), Cassy, Between Them (Toutes les deux), and Emma Under Influence (Emma sous influence).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he participated in the Greetings from Isolation project.[8]
Filmography
As director:
| Year | Title | Distributor |
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| 2006 | On the Trail of Igor Rizzi (Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi) | Atopia |
| 2010 | The Kate Logan Affair | E1 Entertainment |
| 2014 | The Military Man (Le Militaire) | |
| 2017 | Afterwards (Après coup) | |
| 2019 | Cassy | |
| 2021 | Between Them (Toutes les deux) | Verorev Films |
| 2024 | Emma Under Influence (Emma sous influence) | Universal Pictures |
References
- ^ a b "In film and life, all roads lead to Montreal". Montreal Gazette, January 15, 2007.
- ^ "Noël Mitrani". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Noel MITRANI". LES GENS DU CINEMA. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "'On the Trail of Igor Rizzi': Trip to nowhere". Toronto Star, February 2, 2007.
- ^ "Winners a list of surprises". The Globe and Mail, September 18, 2006.
- ^ "Tall Poppy Interview: Noël Mitrani, Director". 30 January 2007.
- ^ "Lost in another language". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Noël Mitrani".
External links
- Noël Mitrani at IMDb