Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on April 30, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Jacques Audiard! May your celebrations today be as gripping and intense as *A Prophet*—though hopefully with fewer prison riots. Your talent for turning gritty stories into pure cinematic gold has always amazed us; no one else can make hearts skip beats so poetically (pun most definitely intended).

From bringing home numerous César awards to directing masterpieces like *The Beat That My Heart Skipped*, you've truly marked cinema's history. Here's hoping this year brings you more triumphs—and maybe a comedy project? After all those tense dramas, even genius directors must crave lighter scenes once in awhile! Cheers!