Christophe de Ponfilly was born on January 5, 1950 in Paris, France. He was a director and cinematographer, known for The Soldier's Star (2006), Les combattants de l'insolence (1985) and Massoud et la délégation de l'espoir (2002). He was married to Rim Turki and Florence Dauchez. He died on May 16, 2006 in Rambouillet, Yvelines, France.