Yann Gonzalez (born 2 March 1977[citation needed]) is a French film director,[1] most noted as a recipient of the Prix Jean Vigo in 2018 for his film Knife+Heart (French: Un couteau dans le cœur).

[2] The older brother of musician Anthony Gonzalez of M83, he grew up in Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes.

[3] He and his brother have frequently collaborated, with Anthony writing and performing the scores to Yann's films and Yann directing several of M83's music videos and contributing to the writing of some songs.

[4] He wrote and directed numerous short films before releasing his debut feature film, You and the Night (Les Rencontres d'après minuit), in 2013.

[8] The short premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on 22 May,[9] and later released exclusively on Mubi on 8 September.