Lawrence Valin
Acting
Biography
Lawrence Valin made his film debut as an actor, notably in “Le Beau Monde” (Julie Lopez Curval) and “Lola Pater” (Nadir Moknèche). In 2019, he directed his medium-length film, “The Loyal Man” a romance set in the Tamil mafia of Paris. His first feature, “Little Jaffna”, was selected for Critics' Week at Venice 2024 and the Toronto Film Festival.
Known For
Amanda
David, who gets by doing odd jobs, meets Léna, who has just moved up to Paris, and falls in love. But soon after, his life is brutally interrupted by the sudden death of his sister. Beyond the shock, and the pain, David now finds himself alone with his young niece Amanda to care for.
Little Jaffna
The district of 'Little Jaffna' in Paris is the heart of a vibrant Tamil community, where Michael, a young police officer, is assigned to infiltrate a criminal group known for extortion and money laundering for the benefit of separatist rebels in Sri-Lanka. But as he works his way deeper into the heart of the organization, his loyalty will be tested, in a relentless pursuit against one of Paris' most hidden and powerful gangs.
A Change of Heart
Jean-Pierre is a brilliant surgeon. The problems of his nearest and dearest don't interest him. But when he discovers that he too has a serious heart disease which needs operating on, Jean-Pierre finds out what it is to be a patient.
Lola Pater
When his mother dies, Zino decides to look for his father, Farid. But twenty-five years ago, Farid became Lola.
High Society
Class barriers threaten the budding romance of two young lovers striving to realize their artistic ambitions.
Don't Look Down
Four gay men and a straight woman who barely know each other find themselves in an apartment in the sky above Paris. They have all been the victim of the same domineering pervert who is locked in a room. That night, they decided to finish it. In turn, they tell each other memories that bind them to this man and enter the room to confront him. But what happens between the monster and them remains their secret.
Doosra
Vinoth, a young Sri Lankan refugee, has been living alone and working in Switzerland for a year. He is looking for a volunteer activity to escape his loneliness but no one is willing to accept his help.
The Loyal Man
Aathi is a quiet henchman for a tough boss of the Paris Tamil mafia. When he meets Minnale, a young immigrant with nowhere to go, he begins to question his loyalty.
Little Jaffna
In 2009, war is raging in Sri Lanka. 10,000 km away, in the Tamil district of Paris, Seelan sees his daily life turned upside down.
Filmography
as Michael
as Vinoth
as Lawrence
as Aathi
as Indian Father
as Le réceptionniste
as Seelan
as Dr. Pakhar
as Martin