Virgil Vernier
Director
Director
Virgil Vernier is one of the singular new voices in French cinema – a keen observer of globalized Europe whose work blends fiction, documentary and myth. He films contemporary characters in an understated style sensitive to the landscapes and history that have shaped them, and leaving open the possibility for these subjects to surprise or captivate us.
His films have been selected for the Directors' Fortnight (Cannes), ACID (Cannes), Locarno, IndieLisboa, Berlin, Rotterdam, San Sebastian, etc. He has won awards such as the Jean Vigo Prize in 2022 for KINDERTOTENLIENDER and the Grand Prix at the Côté Court festival in 2021, leading to a César nomination for Best Short Film.
Filmography
2024 100,000,000,000,000
2024 Imperial Princess
2021 Kindertotenlieder
2019 Mériadeck
2019 Sapphire Crystal
2018 Sophia Antipolis
2015 Iron Maiden
2014 Mercuriales
2014 Vega
2013 Andorra
2012 Orléans
2010 Pandore
2009 Thermidor
2009 Autoproduction
2009 Commissariat
2007 Flics
2007 Chroniques de 2005
2004 L'Oiseau d'or
2001 Karine