Happy birthday! André Téchiné turns 82 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 82 on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025.

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André Téchiné is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer André Téchiné (The Witnesses, Wild Reeds, My Favorite Season, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Téchiné, a cultural icon

Born in Valence-d'Agen on March 13, 1943, André Téchiné's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Téchiné's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little André hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for André Téchiné as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, André, you're the best!