Jérôme Cohen-Olivar

Moroccan-born filmmaker, Jérôme Cohen-Olivar, was born in 1964 in Casablanca, a city of rich cultural history and cinematic significance. Active since the late 1980s, Cohen-Olivar primarily works within the horror and comedy genres, and is most recognized for his films "The 16th Episode" and "Kandisha," the latter of which won the Jury Prize at the Festival du Film de Paris in 2008. His filmography is characterized by a unique blend of supernatural elements and dark humor, often juxtaposing the ordinary with the extraordinary to create a distinctively eerie atmosphere.

Despite the often chilling nature of his films, Cohen-Olivar himself is a vibrant and passionate individual, with a deep love for the craft of storytelling that is palpable in every frame of his work.