Claire Denis was born in Paris, but raised in Africa. She began her career as an assistant to Jacques Rivette. Her directorial debut, 'Chocolat' was released in 1989 and subsequent films include 'S'en fout la Mort (No Fear No Die)', about the controversial world of cock fighting.
She has more recently completed filming 'Trouble Every Day' starring Vincent Gallo.

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Main Feature Films:

1989 CHOCOLAT
MAN NO RUN
1990 S’EN FOUT LA MORT (NO FEAR, NO DIE)
JACQUES RIVETTE, LE VEILLEUR (in collaboration with Serge Daney)
1991 KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF
1993 J’AI PAS SOMMEIL (I CAN’T SLEEP)
1994 US GO HOME

1996

NÉNETTE ET BONI

1999

BEAU TRAVAIL