Beineix

Beineix is a French surname. It is relatively uncommon and is most often encountered in France and among Francophone communities.

The name is most closely associated with Jean-Jacques Beineix, a French film director whose work helped define the cinema du look movement of the early 1980s. His films gained international attention for their distinctive visual style, bold use of color, and urban atmospheres. Notable works include Diva (1981), a stylish thriller, and Betty Blue (37°2 le matin) (1986), a romantic drama that achieved global popularity. Beineix also directed La lune dans le caniveau (The Moon in the Gutter) (1983). Critics often describe his films as highly visual and sometimes provocative, emphasizing imagery and mood alongside narrative.

Beyond Jean-Jacques Beineix, there are other individuals who bear the surname, but none have achieved the same level of international recognition in film as Beineix. The surname Beineix remains relatively uncommon, with limited widely published information about other notable figures sharing the name.

Etymologically, the exact origin of Beineix is not clearly documented in major reference sources. The name is distinctly French in form, and its distribution suggests a primary association with France and French-speaking communities.