alentin Hadjadj is a French composer whose work moves between acoustic intimacy and electronic experimentation. Working with voices, acoustic instruments, electronics and sound, he creates musical worlds where organic and synthetic, melody and texture, fragility and intensity can coexist. His scores often transform familiar sounds and instruments through unusual combinations, recording techniques and electronic processing.

He has collaborated with directors including Lukas Dhont (Girl, Close, Coward), Thomas Vinterberg (Families Like Ours), Erige Sehiri, Jérémy Comte, Zou Jing and Gaya Jiji, as well as choreographer Jérémy Tran and creative studio Wieden+Kennedy UK.

His work has been presented at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, TIFF and BFI London. Films featuring his music have received distinctions including the Grand Prix at Cannes and nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and César Awards. His music has been released by Deutsche Grammophon, Decca Records and Universal Music, and published by Sony Music Publishing.

Valentin lives and works in Paris.