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Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Acting • 1961-06-17 • Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Denis Lavant (born June 17, 1961) is a French film actor known for his distinctive face and the physically demanding aspects of the roles he plays, which often involve slapstick, acrobatics or dance, as well as for his long-standing association with director Leos Carax. Lavant has played the lead role in all but one of Carax's films. Lavant is also known for his starring roles in Claire Denis' Beau Travail and Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely, which features Carax in a supporting role.

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Holy Motors7.0

Holy Motors

2012

Beau Travail7.1

Beau Travail

2000

The Night Eats the World6.0

The Night Eats the World

2018

The Lovers on the Bridge7.4

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991

Mauvais Sang7.1

Mauvais Sang

1986

Tokyo!6.9

Tokyo!

2008

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