Élodie Lélu

Élodie Lélu (March 21, 1982 – August 13, 2024) was a French Belgian filmmaker and writer known for her innovative work in both fiction and documentary films. Celebrated for her ability to blend drama and comedy, her work often explored themes of feminism, family, and the intersection of personal and societal struggles. Throughout her career, she garnered international recognition and several accolades, including awards for several of her films. Born in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, Lélu pursued studies in Art History in Paris before enrolling at INSAS in Belgium, where she settled. She began her career directing documentaries such as Vénus Khoury-Ghata, poète franco-libanaise: Une poésie française aux saveurs de l'Orient (2005). Transitioning to fiction, she received widespread acclaim for her debut short film, Leçons de conduite (2012), which addressed abortion with humor and levity, earning multiple international awards. Her first feature film, Colocs de choc (developed under ea...