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Alexandre Aja was born on August 7, 1978 in Paris, France and is credited as a screenwriter, film producer and film director. That puts Alexandre Aja at 48 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Sitges Film Festival Best Director award (2003).
My Take
Alexandre Aja is a director I admire while half-hiding behind a cushion. The Parisian filmmaker broke out internationally with 2003's Haute Tension and later went brutal with The Hills Have Eyes, becoming a flag-bearer for French horror who crossed to Hollywood on sheer nerve. What I respect is his commitment. If a scene needs to terrify, he goes all the way, no flinching. Raised around filmmaking, he carved out a real authorial voice inside a genre that's easy to dismiss. The best of his work digs at human cruelty rather than just spilling blood, and that's why I keep wincing and watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexandre Aja
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクサンドル・アジャ
- Reading
- あれくさんどる・あじゃ
- Born
- August 7, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / manufacturer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Alexandre Aja born?
Born August 7, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Alexandre Aja from?
Alexandre Aja is from Paris, France.
What does Alexandre Aja do?
Alexandre Aja works as screenwriter, film producer, film director, manufacturer, director.
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