alentin Hadjadj is a French composer whose music moves between acoustic intimacy and electronic depth. Working with acoustic instruments, voices, electronics, and sound design, he creates musical worlds where melody and texture, fragility and distortion, intimacy and intensity coexist. His scores often begin with organic, human elements and transform them through unexpected combinations of instrumentation, recording, 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 studios including Wieden+Kennedy UK.

His work has been presented at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, TIFF, and BFI London, with films he has scored receiving distinctions including the Grand Prix at Cannes and nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and César Awards. His music has been released by labels including Deutsche Grammophon, Decca Records, Universal Music, and Sony Publishing.

Valentin lives and works in Paris.