Sébastien Lifshitz: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 15
- as director
- 13
- on screen
- 1996–2023
- box office
- $1.43M
- average score
- 84
- Born
- January 1, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Citizenship
- French
- Occupations
- Film director, screenwriter
- Years active
- 1994-present
The Best Sébastien Lifshitz Movies
The films of Sébastien Lifshitz that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Adolescents (2019) leads with $752K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Sébastien Lifshitz's Career in Numbers
Sébastien Lifshitz's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sébastien Lifshitz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Claire Denis, The Vagabond (1996) to Madame Hofmann (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Sébastien Lifshitz Movies by Decade
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 4
The 2000s were Sébastien Lifshitz's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Sébastien Lifshitz Movies by Genre
- Documentary 9
- Drama 4
- Romance 1
- Tv movie 1
Documentary is the genre Sébastien Lifshitz has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (4).
Sébastien Lifshitz Career Milestones
- First film
- Claire Denis, The Vagabond 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- Adolescents $752K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Little Girl Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Madame Hofmann 2023
Sébastien Lifshitz Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sébastien Lifshitz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 13 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 84. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz
13- 2023
Madame Hofmann Documentary Worldwide box office: $305K - 2022
Casa Susanna Documentary - 2021
Bambi: A French Woman Documentary - 2021
Little Girl Documentary Worldwide box office: $28.9K Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2019
Adolescents Documentary Worldwide box office: $752K - 2016
The Lives of Thérèse Documentary - 2013
Bambi Documentary - 2012
Les Invisibles Romance - 2009
Going South Drama - 2005
Wild Side Drama Worldwide box office: $15.4K - 2001
Come Undone Drama Worldwide box office: $326K - 2001
The Crossing Documentary - 1996
Claire Denis, The Vagabond Documentary
Sébastien Lifshitz Movies as an Actor
2
Who Is Sébastien Lifshitz?
Sébastien Lifshitz was born in Paris, France in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Sébastien Lifshitz (born 1968) is a distinguished French screenwriter and director who specializes in LGBTQ+ themes. His career has been both prolific and impactful, with a number of his works winning noteworthy awards. He is also known for his involvement in academia, where he holds a teaching position at La Fémis - a renowned school of image and sound. Lifshitz's academic background is in arts, with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Paris and studies at the École du Louvre. His 2004 film Wild Side, a story about a transgender prostitute, showcases the unique narrative style Lifshitz employs, with a blend of forward and backward storytelling. This work won him the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film in 2004, awarded at the Berlin International Film Festival. His documentary profile, 'Bambi', which covers the life of the transgender French entertainer Marie-Pierre Pruvot, also won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary in 2013. Outside of film, Lifshitz has also expanded into the literary realm, with Rizzoli International publishing his collection, The Invisibles: Vintage Portraits of Love and Pride, featuring gay-themed photos from the early 20th century. Even though he has various achievements under his belt, Lifshitz is still active in the film industry, having won the Grand Prix at the 2020 edition of Film Fest Gent.
Sébastien Lifshitz: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sébastien Lifshitz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sébastien Lifshitz been in?
Sébastien Lifshitz is credited on 15 films, from 1996 to 2023. 2 of them as an actor and 13 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 Sébastien Lifshitz's highest-grossing movie?
Adolescents (2019) is Sébastien Lifshitz's biggest box office hit, with $752K worldwide, ahead of Come Undone (2001) ($326K). Across every film with box office figures, Sébastien Lifshitz's movies have made $1.43M.
Sébastien Lifshitz's biggest hits What is the best Sébastien Lifshitz movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sébastien Lifshitz's best-rated film is Little Girl (2021) with a score of 84.
Best Sébastien Lifshitz movies, ranked How old is Sébastien Lifshitz?
Sébastien Lifshitz is 58 years old, born on January 1, 1968 in Paris, France.
What is Sébastien Lifshitz's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sébastien Lifshitz's filmography is Madame Hofmann (2023), which Sébastien Lifshitz directed.
The Best Sébastien Lifshitz Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 directing credits.
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