André Bonzel

André Bonzel is a Belgian film director, screenwriter, and actor born on May 28, 1961, in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France. He is best known for co-directing the cult mockumentary Man Bites Dog (C'est arrivé près de chez vous, 1992) with Rémy Belvaux and Benoît Poelvoorde. The film gained international attention for its dark humor, satirical style, and controversial portrayal of violence, becoming a landmark of independent European cinema. Bonzel has also worked as a cinematographer and actor, contributing to a variety of film and television projects throughout his career.