Person
Sophie Bruneau
Directing · Born 1964-01-01 · Brussels, Belgium
Biography
Sophie Bruneau is a Belgian documentary filmmaker and anthropologist. She studied anthropology and sociology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Bruneau's films often delve into social and cultural subjects, providing insightful observations of human behavior and societal structures. Her notable works include Ils ne mouraient pas tous mais tous étaient frappés (2005), co-directed with Marc-Antoine Roudil, which examines the impact of work-related stress, and Rêver sous le capitalisme (2017), exploring the dreams of workers in a capitalist society. Bruneau's anthropological background informs her cinematic approach, resulting in thought-provoking documentaries that challenge viewers to reflect on contemporary issues.
Known for

Ils ne mouraient pas tous mais tous étaient frappés
Director

Devil's Rope
Delegated Producer

Dreaming Under Capitalism
Director

Trees
Director
Cezanne
Producer
Pêcheurs à cheval
Director

Pardevant notaire
Director

Terre d'usage
Director
Filmography
- 2021CezanneProducer
- 2018Dreaming Under CapitalismDirector
- 2014Devil's RopeDelegated Producer
- 2010Terre d'usageDirector
- 2006Ils ne mouraient pas tous mais tous étaient frappésDirector
- 2001TreesDirector
- 1999Pardevant notaireDirector
- 1993Pêcheurs à chevalDirector
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