Noël Mitrani

Noël Mitrani
Mitrani in 2006
Born (1969-11-11) November 11, 1969
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship
  • France
  • Canada
Alma materSorbonne University
Occupations
Years active1999–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
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

  1. ^ a b "In film and life, all roads lead to Montreal". Montreal Gazette, January 15, 2007.
  2. ^ "Noël Mitrani". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Noel MITRANI". LES GENS DU CINEMA. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  4. ^ "'On the Trail of Igor Rizzi': Trip to nowhere". Toronto Star, February 2, 2007.
  5. ^ "Winners a list of surprises". The Globe and Mail, September 18, 2006.
  6. ^ "Tall Poppy Interview: Noël Mitrani, Director". 30 January 2007.
  7. ^ "Lost in another language". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via PressReader.
  8. ^ "Noël Mitrani".