Movies by Marie-Ève de Grave

Marie-Ève de Grave is a visionary French filmmaker whose poetic, contemplative works offer a unique window into the human experience. Drawing inspiration from literature, philosophy, and the visual arts, de Grave crafts films that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. At the heart of de Grave's oeuvre is a deep fascination with the interplay between the individual and their environment. Her films often explore themes of solitude, introspection, and the search for meaning, as exemplified by her acclaimed 2025 adaptation of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden," titled La vie dans les bois. Through her meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of natural imagery, de Grave creates cinematic landscapes that are both breathtakingly beautiful and subtly unsettling. Equally adept at documentary and narrative filmmaking, de Grave has produced a diverse body of work that spans intimate character studies, such as her 2017 film Belle de nuit: Grisélidis Real, Self Portraits, and illuminating artistic biographies, including 2020's Dora Maar: Between Light and Shade. Underlying each of her films is a unique visual sensibility and a dedication to exploring the complexities of the human condition. With her most recent work, Code Haneke (2022) and the forthcoming Louise Bourgeois, The Rage to Understand (2025), de Grave continues to cement her reputation as one of the most compelling and thought-provoking filmmakers working today.