Samuel Tourneux

An ingenious innovator of animation, Samuel Tourneux, was born in 1978 in Paris, France, and has been actively contributing to the film industry since 2001. Tourneux's work is primarily rooted in the animation and short film genres, with his most acclaimed films including "Mea Maxima Culpa," "Belly," and the Oscar-nominated "Even Pigeons Go to Heaven." His distinctive authorial style employs imaginative storytelling and quirky humor, earning him a nomination for the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Tourneux, an unassuming genius, infuses his work with a blend of whimsy and profundity that leaves audiences both entertained and deeply moved.