During Rendez-vous d’Unifrance in Le Havre, screenwriter, showrunner, and director Noé Debré received the Deadline TV Disruptor Award, a prestigious prize established in 2024 by the renowned American media outlet to honor the most remarkable talents in international television.
Debré becomes the first French recipient of this award, following German showrunner Annette Hess, marking a significant milestone in his career. The award were presented to him on September 4 during a ceremony at the Franciscaines in Deauville, as part of the Rendez-vous d’Unifrance in Le Havre.
The director is known for his versatility and innovative approach to storytelling, seamlessly navigating between television series and auteur films. He co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the acclaimed series Parlement, and is currently the co-writer of Zorro, which is featured as the closing presentation at the Rendez-vous d’Unifrance in Le Havre. His work often tackles bold and complex subjects, such as exploring European institutions through a comedic lens in Parlement.
In addition to his television work, Debré has collaborated as a writer with many esteemed filmmakers, including Michel Hazanavicius, Romain Gavras, Yvan Attal, Thomas Bidegain, and Tom McCarthy. He directed his first feature film, the burlesque and intimate comedy The Last of the Jews, which was released in early 2024 in France.
Debré’s latest project, Zorro, co-created with Benjamin Charbit and starring Jean Dujardin, Grégory Gadebois, André Dussollier, Audrey Dana, and Éric Elmosnino, is one of the most anticipated series of the year. Produced by Le Collectif 64 and co-broadcast by Paramount+ and France Télévisions, Zorro premieres in France on September 6 and will also air in Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Latin America.
This recognition of Noé Debré’s talent underscores his ability to cross genres and formats, establishing him as a significant figure in both French and international television.
