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Denis Ostier | |
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 Denis Ostier (2025) | |
| Born | 1993 (age 32–33) Paris, France |
| Education | University - Acting International |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Exodus (2025 film) |
Denis Ostier (born 1993) is a French actor. He is best known for his leading role as Hakan Arikan in the 2025 political drama film Exodus, directed by British-Turkish filmmaker Serkan Nihat.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Ostier was born in Paris, France, in 1993. He studied acting at Acting International in Paris between 2014 and 2017, a theatre school known for its multilingual and multidisciplinary approach.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Ostier began acting professionally in 2019, performing in a range of short films and independent productions in French, English, and Turkish. His early screen credits include the short films Humains (2020), À Terre (2020), Bloody Mary (2021), and Lipstick (2022).[6]
In 2022, Ostier was cast in the lead role of Hakan Arikan, a Turkish academic in exile, in Exodus (2025), a political drama about migration and identity directed by Serkan Nihat. The film premiered worldwide on 20 June 2025 across major digital platforms including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.[7] It was awarded "Best Drama" at the 2025 London Independent Film Festival.[3]
Ostier also appeared as the lead actor in the 2023 Christmas advertisement for the smartphone brand HONOR, titled "Unsung Heroes".
Filmography
[edit]Feature films
[edit]Short films
[edit]Television
[edit]- Qu’une Famille (2019) – Fajitas (1 episode)[6]
Video games
[edit]- Days Gone (2020) – Deek [11]
Commercials
[edit]- HONOR Christmas Advertisement – "Unsung Heroes" (2023) – Lead
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Exodus (2025)". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Exodus". Apple TV. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- 1 2 "Exodus (2025) wins Best Drama at London Independent Film Festival". Daily Entertainment World. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Denis Ostier". LinkedIn. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Denis Ostier". Film Makers. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Denis Ostier – Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "Exodus Premieres Worldwide on 20 June". ABNewswire. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ↑ "À Terre – Cast and Crew". Kinorium.
- ↑ "Bloody Mary (2021) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ "Denis Ostier - Curriculm Vitae". Onsetapp.
- ↑ "Days Gone (Video Game 2020) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 29 July 2025.