Since its creation in 1994 by Yaël Fogiel and Laetitia Gonzalez, Les Films du Poisson has established itself as a major player in independent production in Europe. Bold, committed, and resolutely auteur-driven, the company champions unique, powerful, and sensitive works, with the constant ambition of combining artistic excellence with wide distribution. Joined by Estelle Fialon and Inès Daïen Dasi, the producers have been working with renowned filmmakers for over 30 years, while also betting on the emergence of new talent.

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Les Films du Poisson's catalog now includes over a hundred works, most of which are distributed internationally and selected for the most prestigious festivals: Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, Sundance, Telluride, Locarno, and more. Our films have also been recognized with major awards: several César, a Caméra d'Or and a Best Director Award at Cannes, and an Oscar nomination...

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Among the most iconic titles are:

• Voyages by Emmanuel Finkiel (Louis Delluc Prize, César Award for Best First Film)

• Since Otar Left by Julie Bertuccelli (Grand Prix Semaine de la Critique – Cannes, César Award for Best First Film)

• Jellyfish by Etgar Keret & Shira Geffen (Caméra d'Or – Cannes)

• On Tour by Mathieu Amalric (Best Director Award, FIPRESCI Award – Cannes)

• The Gatekeepers by Dror Moreh (Nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary)

• En Thérapie by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache (a hit on Arte)

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The work of the producers has been recognized with the Prix Toscan du Plantier (César Award for Best Producer) in 2011, the IFCIC Award for Best Young Production in 2008, and the Hachette Foundation Grant for Best Producer in 1996.

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Les Films du Poisson has built solid relationships with renowned filmmakers such as Emmanuel Finkiel, Julie Bertuccelli, Mathieu Amalric, Mona Achache, Blaise Harrison, Éric Toledano & Olivier Nakache, while also opening its doors to young filmmakers and new collaborations: Simon Rieth, Alexis Langlois, Marine Atlan, Laure Portier, Valéry Carnoy, to name but a few.

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Always guided by a strong artistic ambition and curiosity, the company continues to explore new territories, for example by getting involved in animation projects and infusing our DNA as a film producer into ambitious and innovative series. Our next production, Etty, the new series from Hagai Levi (creator of In Treatment, The Affair, and Scenes from a Marriage), will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in early September 2025.