Background
Garrel is the son of director Philippe Garrel and actress Brigitte Sy.
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Garrel is the son of director Philippe Garrel and actress Brigitte Sy.
CNSAD; Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse.
He is best known for his starring role in The Dreamers, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. He regularly appears in films by French director Christophe Honoré, including Ma mère, Dans Paris, Les Chansons d"amour, Louisiana Belle Personne and Non ma fille, tu n"iras pas danser. He is a graduate of the Conservatoire de Paris.
Garrel was six when he first appeared onscreen, in the film Le baisers de secours.
In 2002, Garrel gained international recognition playing Eva Green"s twin brother in The Dreamers. Director Bernardo Bertolucci found him on the first session of casting in Paris.
Garrel has since starred in various French films, including Les Amants réguliers (2005), directed by his father Philippe Garrel. He was awarded the César Award for Most Promising Actor for his work in the film.
The youngest Garrel has been exploring his talents: he showcased his singing ability in the Christophe Honoré-directed film Les Chansons d"amour.
In 2008, Garrel wrote and directed a short film, Mes copains (My buddies). César Étoiles d"Or
Lumières Prix Patrick Dewaere
Prix Jean Vigo.