Claude Barras

Born: 1973-01-19

Birthplace: Sierre, Valais, Switzerland

Biography

Claude Barras was born in Sierre, Switzerland. He studied illustration and computer graphics at École Emile Cohl in Lyon. He received a degree in anthropology and digital images from Lyon, studied computer graphics at ECAL (École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne) and worked as a freelance illustrator in Geneva.

Throughout his career, Barras directed several short films, including The Genie in a Ravioli Can (2006). Barras' first full-length animated feature, My Life as a Courgette (2016), was presented at the Director's Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival and received numerous awards at film festivals around the world. The film was selected as Switzerland's oficial entry for the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.

Known For

My Life as a Zucchini
Savages
Land of the Heads
Sainte Barbe
Room 69
The Genie in a Tin of Ravioli
Banquise
Spud
You're Not the One I Expected
Monsieur l'assassin X

Top Movie Credits

My Life as a Zucchini Co-Writer
Savages Editor
Land of the Heads Executive Producer
Sainte Barbe Producer
Room 69 Director
The Genie in a Tin of Ravioli Screenplay
Banquise Animation
Spud Director
You're Not the One I Expected Screenplay
Monsieur l'assassin X Producer