Bernard-Henri Lévy French Director Born 1948 in Beni Saf
Bernard-Henri Lévy · philosopher and film director · French
Known for
Biography
Bernard-Henri Lévy, born 5 November 1948 in Beni Saf, is a French director. Audiences know him from Day and Night (1997).
Early life
He studied at École Normale Supérieure, finishing in 1971; Lycée Pasteur; and Lycée Louis-le-Grand.
Career
Records list Partir, revenir (1985) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 10 films appear in his credits from 1985 to 2025. The newest title on record is Our War, from 2025. He is also credited as director on 7 titles, including Peshmerga, and writer on 5 titles, including Bosna!. Left in Dark Times, Adventures on the Freedom Road: The French Intellectuals in the 20th Century and American Vertigo are listed among his notable work.
Recognition
Bernard-Henri Lévy received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class in 2023. Further recognition came with the Prix Médicis (1984) and the Prix Interallié (1988) for Les Derniers Jours de Charles Baudelaire. His awards record shows 8 wins and one nomination.
Personal life
He has been married to Arielle Dombasle since 1993. Earlier marriages on record are to Isabelle Doutreluingne (1967 to 1974, divorced) and Sylvie Bouscasse (1980 to 1988, divorced). He is the father of Justine Lévy, and has 2 children in total.
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Our War | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Glory to the Heroes (film) | Director | Film |
| 2023 | Slava Ukraini | Director | Film |
| 2016 | Peshmerga | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | The Oath of Tobruk | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Serbia, Year Zero | Film | |
| 1997 | Day and Night | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1994 | Bosna! | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1985 | Partir, revenir | Film | |
| Milan Kundera: From the Joke to Insignificance | Film |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science | Won | |
| 2023 | Daniel Pearl Award | Won | |
| 2023 | Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class | Won | |
| 2003 | Livre et droits humains award | Won | |
| 2002 | “Today” Prize | Won | |
| 1988 | Prix Interallié | Les Derniers Jours de Charles Baudelaire | Won |
| 1984 | Prix Médicis | Won | |
| Assistance to the Army (chest badge of Ukraine) | Won | ||
| 1995 | César Award for Best Documentary Film | Nominated |
Bernard-Henri Lévy on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Bernard-Henri Lévy?
Bernard-Henri Lévy is 77 years old, born on 5 November 1948 in Beni Saf.
What is Bernard-Henri Lévy known for?
Bernard-Henri Lévy is known for Day and Night (1997).
What is Bernard-Henri Lévy’s nationality?
Bernard-Henri Lévy is French, born in Beni Saf.
Who is Bernard-Henri Lévy married to?
Bernard-Henri Lévy is married to Arielle Dombasle; they married in 1993.
Has Bernard-Henri Lévy won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q313509), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Marc Roussel · CC BY 4.0
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