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Luc Jacquet, director
Director

Luc Jacquet: Movies & Box Office

films
6
as director
4
on screen
2004–2023
box office
$133M
Born
December 5, 1967 (age 58)
Birthplace
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Citizenship
French
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer
Years active
1993-present
Career at a glance

Luc Jacquet's Career in Numbers

Luc Jacquet's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Luc Jacquet works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from March of the Penguins (2005) to Antarctica Calling (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Luc Jacquet Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 3
  3. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Luc Jacquet's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Luc Jacquet Movies by Genre

  • Documentary 2
  • Family 2
  • Adventure 1

Documentary is the genre Luc Jacquet has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of family (2).

Luc Jacquet Career Milestones

First film
March of the Penguins 2005
Biggest box office hit
March of the Penguins $127M worldwide
Newest film
Antarctica Calling 2023
6 credits

Luc Jacquet Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Luc Jacquet is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 4 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Luc Jacquet?

Luc Jacquet was born in Bourg-en-Bresse, France in 1967 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Luc Jacquet, born 5 December 1967, is a renowned French film director and screenwriter. His significant contribution to the film industry began in 1993 and has continued till date. He is predominantly known for writing and directing the award-winning film March of the Penguins. This film, appreciated for its captivating storytelling and stunning cinematography, secured an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2005, enhancing Jacquet’s reputation in the film fraternity. The film also received a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Screenplay, adding yet another feather to Jacquet’s hat. Apart from March of the Penguins, Jacquet has also directed The Fox and the Child, which was released in Britain and Ireland in a slightly re-edited dubbed English-language version with narration by the acclaimed actress Kate Winslet. The film was later released in the United States on 29 February 2008. In 2015, Jacquet once again proved his mettle by releasing the film Ice and the Sky. The film was selected to close the esteemed 2015 Cannes Film Festival, thereby earning Jacquet immense praise and recognition.

FAQ

Luc Jacquet: Questions & Answers

How many movies Luc Jacquet has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Luc Jacquet been in?

Luc Jacquet is credited on 6 films, from 2004 to 2023. 1 of them as an actor and 4 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Luc Jacquet's highest-grossing movie?

March of the Penguins (2005) is Luc Jacquet's biggest box office hit, with $127M worldwide, ahead of Once Upon a Forest (2013) ($2.75M). Across every film with box office figures, Luc Jacquet's movies have made $133M.

Luc Jacquet's biggest hits

How old is Luc Jacquet?

Luc Jacquet is 58 years old, born on December 5, 1967 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France.

What is Luc Jacquet's newest movie?

The most recent film on Luc Jacquet's filmography is Antarctica Calling (2023), in the role of Narrateur.

The Best Luc Jacquet Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 directing credits.

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