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
Spud
The Girl and the Hunter
Making of the Genie in a Ravioli Can
Sainte Barbe
Land of the Heads
Impostor
You're Not the One I Expected
Ever Since, I Have Been Flying

Top Movie Credits

My Life as a Zucchini Co-Writer
Savages Editor
Spud Director
The Girl and the Hunter Producer
Making of the Genie in a Ravioli Can Self
Sainte Barbe Director
Land of the Heads Executive Producer
Impostor Modeling
You're Not the One I Expected Screenplay
Ever Since, I Have Been Flying Consulting Producer