Laurent Boutonnat, a multifaceted French individual, has made a profound impact on the worlds of music and cinema.
Born and raised in the City of Light, Paris, France, Boutonnat's creative journey began at a tender age. He started playing the piano at just five years old, and his fascination with music only grew stronger with time. Concurrently, he developed a passion for cinema, experimenting with short films from a very young age. One of his early works, a peculiar adaptation of Bambi, dates back to 1971.
As he entered his teenage years, Boutonnat's academic pursuits took a backseat, and he began seeking work and honing his writing skills. His interest in music gradually waned, and he became increasingly enamored with the art of filmmaking. At the tender age of seventeen, he created his first medium-length film, Ballade de la Féconductrice, which received a two-week screening in Paris in 1980.
Boutonnat's professional journey continued as a cameraman, working alongside renowned reporter Jean-François Chauvel. He later dedicated himself to producing television commercials, a venture that laid the groundwork for his future successes.
One of his most notable achievements is the discovery of French pop sensation Mylène Farmer, a collaboration he shared with his friend and fellow creative Jérôme Dahan. Together, they penned Farmer's debut single "Maman a tort" and directed the iconic music video that brought her to the forefront of the French music scene. Since then, Boutonnat has crafted an impressive 20 music videos for Farmer, as well as visuals for other notable artists, including Alizée and Nathalie Cardone.
