Happy birthday! Olivier Assayas turns 71 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 71 on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

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Olivier Assayas is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Olivier Assayas (Something in the Air, Clean, Late August, Early September, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Assayas, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on January 25, 1955, Olivier Assayas' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Assayas' 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 Olivier hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Olivier Assayas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Olivier, you're the best!

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