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Mathieu Kassovitz
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Kassovitz at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
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| Born | 3 August 1967 Paris, Île-de-France, France
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Mauduech |
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Mathieu Kassovitz (born August 3, 1967) is a talented French actor, film director, producer, and writer. He has won several important awards for his work. These include three César Awards, which are like the French Oscars.
He won "Most Promising Actor" for his role in the film See How They Fall (1994). He also won "Best Film" and "Best Editing" for his movie La Haine (1995).
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Early Life and Family
Mathieu Kassovitz was born in Paris, France. His father, Peter Kassovitz, is a film producer, director, and writer. His mother, Chantal Rémy, works as a film editor.
His father is a Hungarian Jew who moved from Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Mathieu has said that he grew up with a lot of "Jewish humor."
Career as a Filmmaker
As a filmmaker, Mathieu Kassovitz has created many popular and successful movies. He wrote and directed La Haine (which means Hate in English) in 1995. This film explored important topics like social class, race, and violence. It also looked at how police interact with people.
La Haine won the César Award for Best Film. Kassovitz also won the "Best Director" award at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival for this movie.
He later directed The Crimson Rivers (2000), a detective thriller. This movie starred famous French actors Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. It was a huge success in France.
Kassovitz also directed Gothika (2003), a fantasy thriller. This film starred Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., and Penélope Cruz. He used the money from Gothika to make a more personal film called Babylon A.D..
In 2000, Kassovitz started his own film company, MNP Entreprise. This company helps to create and produce films that he directs or acts in.
In 2011, he directed and starred in Rebellion. This war film tells a true story about French soldiers in New Caledonia.
Career as an Actor
Mathieu Kassovitz is well-known outside of France for his acting. He played the character Nino Quincampoix in the famous French film Amélie. He also had small roles in movies like The Fifth Element and La Haine (which he also directed).
He played important roles in A Self-Made Hero (1996) and Amen. (2003). Kassovitz also appeared in Steven Spielberg's 2005 film Munich. In Munich, he played a Belgian explosives expert alongside actors like Eric Bana and Daniel Craig.
Since 2015, Kassovitz has been the main star of the spy thriller TV series The Bureau. This show is very popular in France and can be watched around the world.
Personal Life
Mathieu Kassovitz was married to French actress Julie Mauduech. She also appeared in his 1993 film Métisse and had a small part in La Haine.
In 2009, Kassovitz won a car race called the Rallye Monte Carlo des Véhicules à Énergie Alternative. He won in the electric vehicle category with a Tesla Roadster.
Kassovitz is known for sharing his strong opinions on social and political topics. He has often spoken out about things he believes are important.
On September 3, 2023, Kassovitz was in a serious motorcycle accident during a training course. He suffered a head injury and a broken pelvis.
Filmography
Selected Acting Roles
- 1993: Métisse as Felix
- 1994: See How They Fall as Johnny
- 1995: La Haine as Young Skinhead
- 1996: A Self-Made Hero as Albert Dehousse
- 1997: The Fifth Element as Mugger
- 2001: Amélie as Nino Quincampoix
- 2002: Amen. as Riccardo Fontana
- 2005: Munich as Robert
- 2011: Rebellion as Philippe Legorjus
- 2017: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets as Camelot on Big Market
- 2019: The Wolf's Call as ALFOST
- 2021: The Accusation as Adam
Selected Television Roles
- 2015–2020: The Bureau as Malotru
- 2016: War & Peace as Napoléon Bonaparte
- 2024: Furies as Driss
- 2024: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew as General Strix
Awards and Nominations
Mathieu Kassovitz has received many awards and nominations for his work in film and television.
Cannes Film Festival
- 1991: Won the Perspectives du Cinéma Award for Cauchemar Blanc
- 1995: Won "Best Director" for La Haine
- 1995: Nominated for the Palme d'Or (the top award) for La Haine
César Awards
- 1994: Won "Most Promising Actor" for See How They Fall
- 1995: Won "Best Film" for La Haine
- 1995: Won "Best Editing" for La Haine
- 1995: Nominated for "Best Director" and "Best Writing" for La Haine
European Film Awards
- 1995: Won "European Discovery of the Year" for La Haine
Lumières Award
- 1995: Won "Best Film" for La Haine
Other Awards
- 1991: Won "Best Short Film" at the Chicago International Film Festival for Cauchemar Blanc
- 2001: Won "Best Actor" at the Cabourg Film Festival for Amélie
- 2015: Won "Best Actor" at the ACS Awards for The Bureau
See also
In Spanish: Mathieu Kassovitz para niños
