Born in 1978, Sophie Letourneur studied at the École Duperré and then at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs. She went on to make experimental videos, installations, documentaries and a short film in super 8. In 2004, she directed her first narrative short film, La Tête dans le vide. Further shorts, Manue Bolonaise, and Le Marin masque were select¬ed for 2006 Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes and the Locarno Festival respectively. She has now made five feature films.