Charlotte Dauphin (born 1987) is a French filmmaker, performance artist, visual artist, and designer.
Early life and education Dauphin was born in Paris, France in 1987. She trained as a ballet dancer before her dance career was cut short by injury and she subsequently decided to focus on her studies. She graduated from EDHEC, University of London (Courtauld Institute of Art) and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Later, Dauphin studied filmmaking at the University of Southern California.
She is the daughter of Chantal Lajous and Laurent Dauphin. Following her father's suicide, she became the only grandchild and heir to Jacques Dauphin and Dauphin O.T.A., one of the oldest European media houses in poster art and billboard advertising.Avec l'achat de Dauphin, Clear Channel devient leader mondial de l'affichageThe Ascent of Media: From Gilgamesh to Google via Gutenburg
Career
Film career
Dauphin is the founder and artistic director of Dauphin Studio, home to her art practice and portfolio of works across genres including performance, visual arts, film, and design. Her work has been exhibited in film festivals around the world and in cultural institutions, such as at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris and the Serpentine Galleries in London. It is also part of the permanent collections of the MAD Museum of Paris.
In January 2020, she released her first feature film, L'Autre (The Other). It received a Best Actress Award for Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey at the Taormina Film Fest. She then performed alongside French ballet star Marie-Agnès Gillot in her short experimental film Barre and in Architect.
In 2023 she joins the international cast of Dear Paris, Marjane Satrapi’s cinematic ode to the French city.Dear Paris by Marjane Satrapi - Unifrance She reunites with Marie-Agnès Gillot to perform a unique representation of the experimental piece The Future of Statues at Musée de l’Orangerie.The Future of Statues - Dauphin and Gillot's unique performance
In 2025, she directs and is the lead actress of Melpomene, her second feature film starring as Marthe opposite Marisa Berenson, Pascal Greggory, Finnegan Oldfield and Andie MacDowell.Forbes 2025
As a producer, she focuses on independent features and auteurs. The first feature she worked on was Dark Inclusion by Arthur Harari. It won the Louis Delluc Prize for Best Film as well as several accolades at the César Awards. Dauphin has also produced films for Mia Hansen-Løve including Bergman Island, which was an official selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.Bergman Island She also works with filmmakers Marjane Satrapi or Scarlett Johansson for her directorial debut Eleanor the Great. In 2026, Dauphin co-produces Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film All of A Sudden that earned the Prix d’Interprétation at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.Le Figaro 2026
Art and design
Dauphin is also internationally known for her work as a designer.Designers to watch - W Magazine Her creations are referred to as minimal and poetic with influences from dance, technology, architecture and sculpture.“L’Autre », leçon pour s’apprivoiser It has appeared on leading figures such as Billie Eilish, Susan Sarandon, Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Vikander or Juliette Binoche.The BRIT Awards 2020 - ShowFestival de Cannes 2016: Cannes by night - La montée des marches du 11 maiOn a trouvé les créateurs de bijoux préférés d'Alicia VikanderJuliette Binoche très élégante en longue robe en velours noire et chignon haut
Personal life Dauphin is a member of the La Rochefoucauld family through her marriage to Charles de La Rochefoucauld.https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/dauphin-x-dsm They married in a private ceremony at The Invalides on 17 March 2012.
She is a niece of fashion designer Óscar de la Renta through his wife Annette. Dauphin in Paris from New York Times, 28 Novembre 2024
Filmography
Film
YearTitleCredited as Notes Director Screenwriter Producer Actress 2010An Attempt to Know MoreWoman / The narrator 2015The Matter of Time 2016Diamant Noir 2018Maya 2020 L'Autre Character of The Mother 2021Bergman Island 2022Architect The womanOne Fine Morning 2023Barre Woman in black and white 2024Dear Paris ChristineThe Future of Statues Self 2025Eleanor the Great& Sons Lucy Yakushima’s Illusion 2026Melpomene MartheRose’s Baby All of A Sudden
Music video Year Song Artist Notes 2023 "Unisex" Mirwais Director & Performer
Exhibitions The Future of Statues, Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris (2024)
References
External links Official website