PARIS · 1981
BIOGRAPHY
Xanvier Allison
Xanvier Allison is a French-Algerian director and visual artist
whose work sits at the intersection of raw human intimacy and
architectural abstraction. Born in Paris in 1981, he studied
cinematography at La Fémis before emerging on the
international stage with his debut feature Les Ombres
Blanches (2009).
His films have screened at Venice, Cannes, and Sundance,
garnering acclaim for their stark visual language, deliberate
pacing, and unflinching emotional precision. Ferragut's
commercial work spans fashion, luxury, and culture —
collaborating with houses including Dior, Saint Laurent, and
Bottega Veneta.
He currently divides his time between Paris and Los Angeles,
developing a new feature and a long-form documentary series
on African cinema heritage.
AWARDS
RECOGNITION
CANNES
Palme d'Or Nomination —Sans Retour
[2024]
VENICE
Golden Lion — Best Short Film —Hiver Perpétuel
[2023]
SUNDANCE
Grand Jury Prize —Le Fond de l'Eau
[2027]
BAFICI
Best Director —Cartographie du Silence
[2026]
CÉSAR
César Award — Most Promising Director
[2024]
Director &
Cinematographer
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