Raphaël Uzan

Raphaël Uzan’s got one of those filmographies that makes you double-take: yeah, you might know him from “Arsène Wenger: Invincible” (2021)—that doc that managed to get even non-football fans hooked on the legendary manager’s wild ride at Arsenal. Uzan doesn’t just skate by on that, though. Fast-forward to “Classico” (2022), a flick that dips its toes into the chaos of football rivalries, but it’s not just about the game. There’s heart, there’s drama, and there’s the kind of humor that sneaks up on you. It’s the sort of film where you can almost taste the turf, hear the crowd, and feel that tension when the ref’s about to blow the whistle. Now, there’s a buzz about “K.O.” (2025) on the horizon—people are already debating what kind of punch Uzan’s going to pack next. His style? You never really know what you’re gonna get, which, honestly, is half the fun. He jumps between genres, but there’s always something magnetic pulling you in, whether it’s the characters, the story, or just that offbeat way he frames a scene. Sure, his name isn’t plastered everywhere yet, but give it a minute—he’s the type to sneak up on the mainstream, one unexpected project at a time. If you’re digging for films with a pulse and a little bit of bite, Uzan’s work is worth a look.