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Director
Birthday
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Nationality
Languages
French
Spouse
Laïla Marrakchi
Parents
Alexandre Arcady, Marie-Jo Jouan
Education
Lycée Montaigne
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Portuguese < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξανδρος)
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Alexandre Aja is known for directing.
Born in Paris, France (age 47).
Recipient of the Sitges Film Festival Best Director award.
Alexandre Aja has 9 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (9)
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Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
2003
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Biography
Alexandre Jouan-Arcady (born August 7, 1978) is a French filmmaker. He has primarily worked in the horror genre, beginning with his acclaimed French-language breakthrough slasher film High Tension (2003) before making the transition to American films with his remake of Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (2006). He has gone on to direct other notable horror films such as Mirrors (2008), Piranha 3D (2010), Horns (2013), Crawl (2019), Oxygen (2021) and Never Let Go (2024).
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How old is Alexandre Aja?
Alexandre Aja is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Alexandre Aja born?
Alexandre Aja was born in Paris, France.
What movies or shows has Alexandre Aja been in?
Alexandre Aja has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Pyramid (2014), Horns (2013), Piranha 3D (2010), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), High Tension (2003).
What is Alexandre Aja known for?
Alexandre Aja is primarily known as a director. Alexandre Jouan-Arcady (born August 7, 1978) is a French filmmaker. He has primarily worked in the horror genre, beginning with his acclaimed French-language breakthrough slasher…
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