Alex Christophe Dupont (born 22 November 1960), best known as
Leos Carax , is a French
film director, critic, and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was
Boy Meets Girl (1984), and his notable works include
Les Amants du Pont-Neuf (1991) and
Holy Motors (2012). His professional name is an anagram of his real name, 'Alex', and 'Oscar'.