Denis Ostier

Denis Ostier
Denis Ostier (2025)
Born	1993 (age 31–32) Paris, France
Nationality	French
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

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

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), Look at Me (2022), 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". ^[8]

Filmography

Feature films

• Exodus (2025) – Hakan Arikan (lead role) ^[1]

Short films

• Humains (2020) – Sam ^[6]
• À Terre (2020) – William ^[9]
• Bloody Mary (2021) – James Randall ^[10]

• Look at Me (2022 - short) – Jason ^[6]
• Lipstick (2022) – Pierre ^{[6] [11]}

Television

• Qu’une Famille (2019) – Fajitas (1 episode) ^[6]

Video games

• Days Gone (2020) – Deek ^[12]

Commercials

• HONOR Christmas Advertisement – "Unsung Heroes" (2023) – Lead ^{[8] [5]}

References

1. "Exodus (2025)". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
2. "Exodus". Apple TV. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
3. "Exodus (2025) wins Best Drama at London Independent Film Festival". Daily Entertainment World. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
4. "Denis Ostier". LinkedIn. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
5. "Denis Ostier". Film Makers. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
6. "Denis Ostier – Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
7. "Exodus Premieres Worldwide on 20 June". ABNewswire. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
8. "HONOR Christmas Ad 2023 – Unsung Heroes". YouTube (Honor Global). Retrieved 26 July 2025.
9. "À Terre – Cast and Crew". Kinorium.
10. "Bloody Mary (2021) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
11. "Denis Ostier - Curriculm Vitae". Onsetapp.
12. "Days Gone (Video Game 2020) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 29 July 2025.