Biography

Julius-Amédée Laou, born on February 9th, 1950, is a distinguished filmmaker, playwright, theatre director, and writer. Hailing from Paris with Martinican roots, Laou made his mark with the short films "Open Mic Solitaire" and "Mist Melodies in Paris. " He later expanded his cinematic vision with two notable feature films: "The Old Sorceress and the Valet" (1987) and "Zouk, Marriage and Ouélélé! " (2004). A compelling voice representing the Caribbean diaspora, Laou masterfully blends sharp-witted comedy to unveil the stark contrasts of a Black individual's experience in France.