Celebrated Brazilian-Algerian
film director, screenwriter, and visual artist known for his sensuous aesthetics and politically resonant storytelling.
First he gained international attention with his debut MADAME SATÃ (2002), which premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard.

In recent years, Aïnouz has premiered four
consecutive features at the Cannes Film Festival:

THE INVISIBLE LIFE
(Un Certain Regard Award, 2019),

MARINER OF THE MOUNTAINS
(Special Screening, 2021),

FIREBRAND
(Competition, 2023),

and MOTEL DESTINO
(Competition, 2024).

Aïnouz’s work is marked by bold visual language and a deep commitment to character, memory, and transformation—establishing him as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cinema.