Jonathan Millet Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Short Films, Awards, Books

Jonathan Millet is a French filmmaker, writer, and director whose work blends fiction and documentary storytelling, focusing on human experiences, solitude, and social issues.

Known for his debut feature Ghost Trail (Les Fantômes), which opened the 2024 Cannes Critics’ Week, he has traveled the world capturing stories from remote regions.

Profile

• Full Name: Jonathan Millet
• Stage Name: Jonathan Millet
• Born: July 1, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Paris, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Cinematographer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Millet
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $200,000 to $600,000

Early Life and Education

Jonathan Millet was born on July 1, 1985, in Paris, France. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Millet, he grew up in a city rich with art and culture. His ethnicity is French, and his religion is not disclosed. Jonathan studied philosophy, which shaped his thoughtful approach to storytelling.

Details about his early education are sparse, but his academic background in philosophy led him to explore deep human themes in his films. Before becoming a filmmaker, he traveled alone, filming in remote regions, which shaped his global perspective.

Career

Jonathan began his career filming in over 50 countries for image databases, capturing stories from places like Antarctica and the Amazon. His early work includes documentaries like Ceuta, Douce Prison (2014), a theatrical release about migrants in a Spanish enclave, Dernières Nouvelles des Étoiles (2017), shot in Antarctica, and La Disparition (2021), filmed in the Amazon about the last Taushiro.

He directed six short fiction films, including Et Toujours Nous Marcherons (2016), nominated for a César Award, and La Veillée (2018), a medium-length film released in theaters. His debut feature, Ghost Trail (Les Fantômes) (2024), a thriller about a Syrian war criminal hunter, opened Cannes’ Critics’ Week and screened at festivals like Busan, BFI, Chicago, Sydney, and Rotterdam. Co-directed with Loïc H. Rechi, it stars Adam Bessa and Tawfeek Barhom. Jonathan is currently developing his next film, Les Rêves-Tempêtes.

Awards & Nominations

• César Award for Best Short Film (2018) – Nominated for Et Toujours Nous Marcherons
• Prix Louis-Delluc for First Feature (2024) – Won for Ghost Trail
• Cannes Critics’ Week Selection (2024) – Ghost Trail (Opening Film)
• Nederlands Theater Festival Selection (2024) – Ghost Trail

Social Media

Jonathan Millet does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jonathan Millet, 40, is single and has no children. His height is not publicly known. Based in France, likely Paris, he keeps his personal life private, focusing on his craft. Jonathan’s love of travel and exploration, shaped by his years of filming in remote areas, informs his storytelling. He speaks French and likely English, given his international work.

Net Worth

Jonathan Millet’s estimated net worth is between $200,000 and $600,000. His income comes from directing films, documentaries, and short films, as well as festival awards and production deals. The success of Ghost Trail and his growing reputation in French cinema are likely to boost his earnings.

Filmography

• Old Love Desert (2012, Short Film) – Director, Writer
• Ceuta, Douce Prison (2014, Documentary) – Director, Writer
• Et Toujours Nous Marcherons (2016, Short Film) – Director, Writer
• Tell Me About the Stars (Dernières Nouvelles des Étoiles) (2017, Documentary) – Director, Writer
• La Veillée (2018, Medium-Length Film) – Director, Writer
• La Disparition (2021, Documentary) – Director, Writer
• Ghost Trail (Les Fantômes) (2024, Feature Film) – Director, Co-Writer