Vincent Garenq
French filmmaker (born 1966)
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Vincent Garenq (born 1966) is a French filmmaker.[1] Known primarily for works based on real-life events, he is twice nominated for the César Award for Best Adaptation for his films Guilty and The Clearstream Affair.[2][3]
Vincent Garenq | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 59–60) |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
Early life
Career
Garenq was admitted to the directing program at La Fémis in 1988. His 1992 graduation film, Vita sexualis, concerned the sexual awakening of an adolescent named Antoine.[1]
After years working in television, Garenq's first feature film, the gay adoption dramedy Baby Love, debuted in 2008.[4]
Garenq's 2011 film Guilty depicted the case of Alain Marécaux, a man falsely accused of pedophilia. The film debuted in the Venice Days section the 68th Venice International Film Festival.[5][6]
The Clearstream Affair, Garenq's film based on the 2007 financial scandal, debuted in 2014. Garenq and co-writer Stéphane Cabrel were nominated for Best Adaptation at the 41st César Awards.[3] His film Kalinka, based on the Kalinka Bamberski case, was released in 2016.[7]
Garenq's film L'Abandon is slated to debut out of competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.[8]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Venice Days | Label Europa Cinemas Award | Guilty | Won | [6] |
| Bratislava International Film Festival | Best Director | Won | [6] | ||
| 2012 | César Awards | Best Adaptation | Nominated | [2] | |
| 2016 | The Clearstream Affair | Nominated[a] | [2] |
Notes
- Shared with Stéphane Cabrel.