Lou du Pontavice was born in Paris. After a year-long course in literature and a degree with two majors, philosophy and cinema (Sorbonne), she joined the INSAS film directing course in 2014 where she made both documentaries and fiction films. Most of them have one thing in common: they begin with preparatory documentary work using real characters. The fictional part – be it significant or incidental in the final film – gives her a certain freedom in the aesthetics and scenario for telling the story.

The Watchmen (2024, doc)

Victoire Bonin studied art history in Paris. After that she joined INSAS film school in Brussels. Following graduation, she made short documentary films and became a cinematographer. “The Watchmen” – co-directed with Lou du Pontavice – is her first feature-length documentary as a director. It was shot in China and Estonia.

The Watchmen (2024, doc)