79 years old (Born on April 21, 1946)
Happy Birthday, Claire Denis! Your films have brilliantly captured the complexities of colonial and post-colonial West Africa—making us ponder deeply while also scratching our heads in awe. From "Chocolat" to "Beau Travail," you've shown that cinema can be both profound and poetic (and occasionally leave audiences debating passionately over coffee afterward).Recently, your film “Stars at Noon” reminded everyone why you're still a master storyteller who effortlessly blends romance with political intrigue. May this birthday bring you as much joy as critics find symbolism in every frame of your work—and may we continue puzzling delightfully through many more masterpieces ahead!