Noël Mitrani (born 11 November 1969) is a French-Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter.
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Early life and education
Noël Mitrani was born on November 11, 1969, in Toronto, Ontario, to French parents. He relocated to France at the age of 5, and his childhood was spent between Ontario and France.
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. The film won the Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2010 Mitrani directed The Kate Logan Affair (2010), a thriller starring Alexis Bledel.
2013–present: Independent film
Between 2014 and 2026 Mitrani directed a series of independent films, including The Military Man (Le Militaire), Afterwards (Après coup), Cassy, Between Them (Toutes les deux), Emma Under Influence (Emma sous influence) and Révolté.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he participated in the Greetings from Isolation project.
Filmography
As director:
