## Gaud Laurent: Public Profile
**Personal Information:**
* Name: Gaud Laurent
* Date of Birth: 06 July 1972
* Place of Birth: Paris, France
**Social Media:**
* Instagram: @gaudlaurent
* Twitter: @gaudlaurent
* LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gaudlaurent
**Recent Projects:**
* **Director, "Les Misérables" (2019)**
* **Writer and Director, "Divines" (2016)**
* **Producer, "120 Battements par Minute" (2017)**
**Awards and Recognition:**
* **Cannes Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for "Les Misérables" (2019)**
* **César Award for Best Director for "Divines" (2017)**
* **César Award for Best Film for "120 Battements par Minute" (2018)**
**Biography:**
Gaud Laurent is a French director, writer, and producer known for his socially conscious and emotionally charged films. Born in Paris in 1972, Laurent studied history and literature before turning to filmmaking. His debut feature, "Divines," a coming-of-age drama about two teenage girls in a Parisian suburb, won the César Award for Best Director in 2017.
Laurent's subsequent films, including "120 Battements par Minute" and "Les Misérables," have also garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. His work often explores themes of social inequality, poverty, and police brutality, and has been praised for its authenticity and realism.
Laurent is considered one of the most promising filmmakers of his generation and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. His films have been screened at major film festivals worldwide and have been distributed to international audiences.
**Other Information:**
* Laurent is a graduate of the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC).
* He is a member of the French Academy of Cinema.
* Laurent is a vocal advocate for improving social conditions in France and around the world.
* He is married to actress Stéphanie Sokolinski.