Marion Vernoux
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Marion Vernoux | |
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| Born | 29 June 1966 (age 59) Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Children | 3 |
Marion Vernoux (French pronunciation: [maʁjɔ̃ vɛʁnu]; born 29 June 1966) is a French director and screenwriter.
Born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, Vernoux was the only daughter of a casting director and of a set decorator.[1] After several experiences as a production assistant, she debuted in 1988 as co-director of the music video for the song "N'importe quoi" by Florent Pagny, and in 1990 she wrote the film Pacific Palisades, inspired by her own experiences.[1] In 1991 she made her feature film debut with Pierre qui roule, which was well received by critics.[1] Her 1999 film Empty Days was entered into the main competition at the 56th edition of the Venice Film Festival, winning the President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal.[2]
Personal life
Vernoux was married to director Jacques Audiard, with whom she had three children.[1]
