Coralie Fargeat

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Coralie Fargeat has rapidly ascended to the top tier of contemporary filmmakers, recognized for her bold vision and technical mastery. Her debut feature Revenge shattered expectations for a first-time director, securing major prizes at Cannes and Sitges. With The Substance, she achieved a historic milestone by receiving three Academy Award nominations, including Best Director, placing her among the elite group of women honored in that category. Critics have hailed her work as essential viewing for understanding modern anxieties about beauty and aging.

AwardsCoralie Fargeat has received numerous accolades for her contributions to cinema. She won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for Revenge and secured Best Film and Best Director awards at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival. Her 2024 film The Substance earned her the Best Screenplay award at Cannes and three Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

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Best Movies of the 21st Century

The Ringer·2025

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First Female Director Nominated for Best Picture and Best Director in Same Year for Horror Film

Awards·2025

Received three Academy Award nominations for The Substance including Best Picture and Best Director, a rare feat for a horror director.