Happy birthday! Claire Denis turns 80 today

Claire Denis is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Claire Denis (Stars at Noon, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Denis, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on April 21, 1946, Claire Denis' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Denis' not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Claire hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Claire Denis as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Claire, you're the best!

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