
Person
Julius-Amédée Laou
Directing · Born 1950-02-09 · Paris, France
Biography
Julius-Amédée Laou, born on February 9th, 1950, is a distinguished filmmaker, playwright, theatre director, and writer. Hailing from Paris with Martinican roots, Laou made his mark with the short films "Open Mic Solitaire" and "Mist Melodies in Paris." He later expanded his cinematic vision with two notable feature films: "The Old Sorceress and the Valet" (1987) and "Zouk, Marriage and Ouélélé!" (2004). A compelling voice representing the Caribbean diaspora, Laou masterfully blends sharp-witted comedy to unveil the stark contrasts of a Black individual's experience in France. His films, imbued with fervent outrage, range from the fiery and thought-provoking to the tranquil and comical.
Known for

Mist Melodies of Paris
Director

French Wedding, Caribbean Style
Director

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
Writer

Open Mic Solitaire
Story

The Old Sorceress & the Valet
Director
Filmography
- 2002French Wedding, Caribbean StyleDirector
- 1987The Old Sorceress & the ValetDirector
- 1986The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of HamWriter
- 1985Mist Melodies of ParisDirector
- 1983Open Mic SolitaireStory
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