Bastien Bouillon

Bastien Bouillon embarked on his acting journey in 2009, making his mark with appearances in French television series such as RIS, Central Nuit, and Boulevard du Palais. His career took a significant turn with his performance in "Declaration of War," which marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership with director Valérie Donzelli. This collaboration continued with the films "Hand in Hand" (2012) and "Marguerite et Julien," the latter being showcased in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.

Bouillon's talent garnered further recognition in 2014 when he received a nomination for the Lumières Award for Most Promising Actor for his role in Julie Lopes-Curval’s "High Society." Demonstrating his dedication to his craft, he frequently collaborates with filmmaker Dominik Moll, starring in "Only the Animals" (2019) and taking on the lead role in "The Night of the 12th," which premiered in the Cannes Première section in 2022. This performance earned him another nomination for the César Award for Most Promising Actor, marking a notable achievement three years after his earlier nomination for Sébastien Betbeder’s "Up the Mountain." Bouillon's impressive body of work and his ability to command the screen have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary French cinema.