Denis Lavant

Holy Motors.

Denis Lavant, the main actor in many films by Leos Carax, may be the greatest living actor:

He is sensational in the cinema of Leos Carax:

• ​Mauvais Sang​ (1986)

  • ​Trailer​

  • Featuring a young ​Juliette Binoche​ and ​Julie Delpy​

  • Lavant’s running scene is pure poetry and athleticism

• ​The Lovers on the Bridge​ (1991)

  • Terrible title, profound movie, ​trailer​

• ​Holy Motors​ (2012)

  • ​Trailer​

  • Lavant plays a dozen different roles, from a raving lunatic to a star-crossed lover

Denis Lavant’s latest project is Redoubt. Which has just sold to 13 territories, including the UK (Distributor: Kontinental '25). The film just premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

Here’s a synopsis:

Based on a true story about this Swedish farmer who was born in the late 19th century and lived through two wars. Known as a good samaritan on the verge of madness.

Lavant learned fluent Swedish for the film despite having almost no dialogue.

Here’s a first look B&W ​image​.