Valentin Hadjadj - Film Music Composer

A b o u t

Valentin Hadjadj is a French composer whose music navigates the space between acoustic intimacy and electronic depth, crafting soundscapes that evoke complex emotion with lyrical nuance.

He collaborates with internationally renowned directors such as Lukas Dhont (Girl, Close, Coward), Thomas Vinterberg (Families Like Ours), Erige Sehiri, Jérémy Comte, Gaya Jiji, Claus Drexel, and Fabienne Berthaud, as well as choreographer Jérémy Tran and creative studios including Wieden+Kennedy UK.

His work has been featured in some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, TIFF, and BFI London, with films he has scored receiving nominations for the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Césars. The soundtrack for Girl was released by Deutsche Grammophon, while Close won the Grand Prix at Cannes 2022 and received widespread international acclaim.

Valentin also composes for major animated series such as Big Lizard (52×7’, France Télévisions/BBC) and Roger (78×7’, France Télévisions), and has collaborated with institutions and ensembles including Opéra de Lyon, Brussels Philharmonic, Ensemble 12, and Quatuor Debussy, with releases on Deutsche Grammophon, Decca Records, Universal Music, and Sony Publishing.

Valentin lives and works in Paris.