Jean-Gabriel Périot

Editor, Director, Screenwriter

Born in 1974 in France. French citizenship. Works as filmmaker, having developed own editing style with archives. Between documentary, animation and experimental, most of his works deal with violence and history. His films have been screened worldwide in numerous festivals and were honoured by many prizes. RETURNING TO REIMS (FRAGMENTS) premiered in Cannes' Directors Fortnight in 2021 and was awarded the César for Best Documentary in 2023.

Filmography
(a selection)

Director

2023
Facing Darkness by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2015
Une jeunesse allemande by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2014
We Are Become Death by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2014
Si jamais nous devons disparaitre ce sera sans inquiétude mais en combattant jusqu'à la fin by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2013
L'optimisme by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2013
Le jour a vaincu la nuit by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2012
The Devil by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2010
Les barbares by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2009
L'art délicat de la matraque by Jean-Gabriel Périot

Screenwriter

2023
Facing Darkness by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2015
Une jeunesse allemande by Jean-Gabriel Périot

Editor

2023
Facing Darkness by Jean-Gabriel Périot
2015
Une jeunesse allemande by Jean-Gabriel Périot
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