Gerard Diefenthal

Gerard Diefenthal

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Germany
August 14, 1966

Biography

Gerard Diefenthal (born August 14, 1966) is a French film director and visual storyteller, born in Germany. He is the founder and creative force behind Majestic XII Srl, an independent studio known for atmospheric, genre-driven productions. Diefenthal's signature style blends European gothic aesthetics with modern cinematic techniques, especially within the supernatural and horror genres. His current project, Darkside Witches II, explores witchcraft mythology and female power through a darkly poetic lens, set in the haunting landscapes of Scotland. As a director, Diefenthal is recognized for his meticulous visual worldbuilding, practical effects, and his psychological approach to storytelling.

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Gerard Diefenthal 1

Representative Works

No Time to Die
No Time to Die
7.3
/ English
Taxi
Taxi
6.7
/ French
Crying Freeman
Crying Freeman
6.4
/ English
Tale of Tales
Tale of Tales
6.4
/ Italian
Dogman
Dogman
7.5
/ Italian
Darkside Witches
Darkside Witches
2.3
/ Italian
Saving My Pig
Saving My Pig
No Rating Yet
/ French
Darkside Witches II
Darkside Witches II
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

No Time to Die
2021Nominee

Best Performance

No Time to Die

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019Nominee

Best Performance

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Taxi
1998Nominee

Best Director

Taxi

Career Highlights

Crying Freeman
1995Highlight

Best Performance

Crying Freeman

Tale of Tales
2015Highlight

Best Picture

Tale of Tales

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