Louise Courvoisier Biography: Movies, TV Series, Awards, Husband, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Books

Louise Courvoisier is a French filmmaker whose heartfelt storytelling has captured audiences worldwide.

Born in Geneva and raised in the Jura region of France, she draws inspiration from her rural roots and artistic family.

Her debut feature film, Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux), a coming-of-age tale set in her childhood village, won multiple awards, including the prestigious Prix Jean Vigo.

Profile

• Full Name: Louise Courvoisier
• Stage Name: Louise Courvoisier
• Born: 1994
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Writer, Director
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Courvoisier
• Siblings: brothers and sisters
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $100,000 to $500,000

Early Life and Education

Louise Courvoisier was born in 1994 in Geneva, Switzerland, to a Swiss father and a Canadian-German mother, both baroque musicians who ran a sheep farm in Cressia, Jura, France. She grew up among farmers with her brothers and sisters, in a creative, rural environment.

Her ethnicity is mixed (French, Swiss, Canadian, and German), and her religion is not disclosed. Louise completed her secondary education in Besançon, where she took a cinema course that sparked her passion for filmmaking. She later studied at CinéFabrique, a prestigious film school in Lyon, France, where she honed her skills and developed her unique storytelling style.

Career

Louise began her career with short films, including Mano a Mano (2018), a look at an acrobatic couple that won the Premier Prix de la Cinéfondation at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Her short La jarretière (2019) also drew attention at festivals such as Sarajevo and Stockholm.

Her debut feature, Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux) (2024), follows 18-year-old Totone, a carefree teen in Jura who must care for his younger sister and aims to make the best Comté cheese. The film, rooted in her childhood village, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2024, earning widespread acclaim for its humor and heart. Louise collaborates closely with her family, who contribute to her films’ music and creative elements, giving her work a personal touch. She’s currently writing her next film.

Awards & Nominations

• Cinéfondation Premier Prix (2019) – Won for Mano a Mano at Cannes Film Festival
• Un Certain Regard Youth Award (2024) – Won for Holy Cow at Cannes Film Festival
• Valois de Diamant (2024) – Won for Holy Cow at Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême
• Valois des Étudiants (2024) – Won for Holy Cow at Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême
• Prix Jean Vigo (2024) – Won for Holy Cow
• Prix Louis-Delluc for Best First Film (2024) – Won for Holy Cow
• Lumières Award for Best First Film (2025) – Won for Holy Cow
• César Award for Best First Film (2025) – Won for Holy Cow

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @louise_courvoisier
• Facebook: Louise Courvoisier

Personal Life

Louise Courvoisier, 31, is single and has no children. Her height is not publicly known. She lives in France, likely splitting time between Lyon and Jura, where she stays connected to her childhood village. Louise is proud of her French-Swiss heritage and her family’s artistic influence, often involving them in her projects. She describes her family as “freely cheerful artist-farmers,” and her films reflect the landscapes and community of Jura.

Net Worth

Louise Courvoisier’s estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $500,000. Her income comes from her films, festival awards, and potential grants or production deals. Her rising fame after Holy Cow’s success is likely to increase her earnings.

Filmography

• Mano a Mano (2018, Short Film) – Director, Writer
• La jarretière (2019, Short Film) – Director, Writer
• Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux) (2024) – Director, Co-Writer