Houda Benyamina
French director and screenwriter
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Houda Benyamina (born 1980) is a French director and screenwriter. She won the Cannes Film Festival Camera d'Or and César Award for Best First Feature Film for her 2016 film Divines.
Born1980 (age 45–46)
Viry-Châtillon, Essonne, France
OccupationsFilm director, screenwriter
Yearsactive2006–present
RelativesOulaya Amamra (sister)
Houda Benyamina | |
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Houda Benyamina at the 2017 César Awards luncheon. | |
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) Viry-Châtillon, Essonne, France |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Relatives | Oulaya Amamra (sister) |
Career
In 2013, Benyamina directed the short film On the Road to Paradise.[1] For Divines, Benyamina won the Camera d'Or,[2] and Best First Film at the 42nd César Awards on 24 February,[3] where she was also nominated for Best Director and shared a nomination for Best Original Screenplay.[4]
Personal life
Benyamina was born in Viry-Châtillon, Paris to a Moroccan father and Algerian mother.[1] Her family includes younger sister Oulaya Amamra.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | On the Road to Paradise | Director | short film |
| 2016 | Divines | Director | |
| 2024 | All for One | Director, screenplay |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award/Film Festival | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Divines | 2016 Cannes Film Festival | Caméra d'Or | Won |
| César Awards | Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best First Feature Film | Won | |||
| Munich Film Festival | CineVision Award | Won | ||
| Hamptons International Film Festival | Best Narrative Feature Film | Honorable Mention | ||
| 60th London Film Festival | Sutherland Award | Special Commendation |
