Lukas Dhont

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Lukas Dhont

Born June 11, 1991 · Ghent, Belgium (age 35)

Lukas Dhont (Dutch: [ˈlukɑz ˈdɔnt]; born 11 June 1991) is a Belgian film director and screenwriter. His debut feature film, Girl, premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm. He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019. His second feature film, Close, premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it shared the Grand Prix with Claire…

Known For

BabygirlBabygirl · 2024
Babygirl
★ 5.72024
MovieRomanceThriller
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
CloseClose · 2022
Close
★ 7.82022
MovieDrama
Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.
The Broken Circle BreakdownThe Broken Circle Breakdown · 2012
The Broken Circle Breakdown
★ 7.72012
MovieDrama
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
GirlGirl · 2018
Girl
★ 7.12018
MovieDrama
A promising teenage dancer enrolls at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria.
Coward
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Coward · 2026
Coward
★ 7.22026
MovieDramaRomance
Pierre, a young Belgian soldier, wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is asked to find a way to boost morale.
Young MothersYoung Mothers · 2025
Young Mothers
★ 6.52025
MovieDrama
Housed in a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma, all of whom have grown up in difficult circumstances, struggle to obtain a better life for themselves and their children.
JulianJulian · 2025
Julian
★ 6.72025
MovieDrama
After an unexpected encounter, Fleur and Julian fall madly in love. Soon after Julian proposes, an ambitious, yet challenging idea starts to dawn on Fleur. Slowly but surely, she works out a plan to get married in every country where she and her wife are allowed to do so. Fueled by their love and a rising sense of urgency, they take a leap of faith. After only four marriages, their journey comes to an inevitable, painful halt.
A FamilyA Family · 2026
A Family
★ 7.52026
MovieDrama
Caught in the crossfire of their parents’ divorce, Nina and Eli are torn between loyalty, anger and a longing to be seen. Through their mirrored perspectives the same story unfolds, revealing how love can fracture and still find its way.

Filmography

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Boys On Film XBoys On Film X · 2013
Boys On Film X
★ 6.52013
MovieDrama
Boys On Film presents the tenth volume in the world's most successful short film series. All boundaries will be broken as Boys On Film X promises to take it further than ever before, showcasing eight of the most sexy, unique and brilliant new short films, including: Jacob Brown's "Blinders" starring Nathaniel Brown, Byrdie Bell, and Luke Worrall; Fabio Youniss's "A Stable For Disabled Horses" starring Daniel Swan and Daniel Simonsen; Antony Hickling and Amaury Grisel's "Little Gay Boy, ChrisT Is Dead" starring Gaëtan Vettier; Till Kleinert's "Boys Village" starring Benjamin Thorne and Andrew McQueen; Lukas Dhont's "Headlong" starring Jelle Florizoone and Thomas Coumans; Evan Roberts's "Yeah Kowalski!" starring Cameron Wofford and Conor Donnelly; William Feroldi's "Inflatable Swamp" starring Francis Beraud and Paul Huntley-Thomas; and Dominic Haxton's "Teens Like Phil" starring Adam Donovan and Jake Robbins.

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