Mathieu Kassovitz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mathieu Kassovitz
Kassovitz at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
Born	Paris, Île-de-France, France
Occupation	Actor film director film producer screenwriter
Years active	1978–present
Spouse(s)	Julie Mauduech
Parent(s)	Peter Kassovitz (father)

Mathieu Kassovitz 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 for See How They Fall (1994) as a promising actor. He also won for La Haine (1995) for Best Film and Best Editing. He was also nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for La Haine.

Early Life and Family

Mathieu Kassovitz was born in Paris, France. His father, Peter Kassovitz, is also a film producer, director, and writer. His mother, Chantal Rémy, works as a film editor. Mathieu's father is a Hungarian Jew who left Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. His mother is French Catholic. Mathieu has said he grew up with a lot of "Jewish humor."

Career Highlights

Mathieu Kassovitz is known for his work both behind and in front of the camera. He has created many successful movies.

As a Filmmaker

Kassovitz has directed and written several popular films.

• He wrote and directed La Haine (Hate, 1995). This film explored important topics like social classes, race, and challenges with law enforcement. La Haine won the César Award for Best Film. Kassovitz also won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director for it.
• He directed The Crimson Rivers (2000), a detective thriller. It starred famous actors Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. This movie was a huge success in France.
• He also directed Gothika (2003), a fantasy thriller. It featured stars like Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., and Penélope Cruz. Even though some thought it wasn't a big hit, it earned more than three times its budget.
• The money from Gothika helped him make a more personal film, Babylon A.D.. This movie was based on a book by Maurice G. Dantec.
• In 2000, Kassovitz started his own film company, MNP Entreprise. This company helps develop and produce films he directs or acts in. MNP Entreprise helped make films like Avida (2006) and Babylon A.D..
• He also bought the rights to a novel called Johnny chien méchant. This book was turned into the film Johnny Mad Dog. The movie was shown at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
• In 2011, he directed and starred in Rebellion. This war film tells a true story about French commandos. They faced challenges with tribes in New Caledonia, a French territory.

As an Actor

Kassovitz at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival

Outside of France, Kassovitz is perhaps most famous for playing Nino Quincampoix. This was in the beloved film Amélie by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

• He also had small parts in movies he directed, like La Haine.
• Other acting roles include Birthday Girl and The Fifth Element.
• He played main characters in A Self-Made Hero (1996) and Amen. (2003).
• Kassovitz also played a key role in Steven Spielberg's 2005 film Munich. He acted alongside Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, and Geoffrey Rush.
• From 2015 to 2020, Kassovitz starred in the popular spy thriller TV series The Bureau. This show was broadcast in France and available worldwide.

Personal Life

Mathieu Kassovitz was married to French actress Julie Mauduech. They worked together in his 1993 film Métisse. She also had a small role 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 speaking his mind on social and political issues. He has often shared his strong opinions. On September 3, 2023, he was in a serious motorcycle accident. This happened during a training course and caused him head trauma and a broken pelvis.

Filmography

Mathieu Kassovitz has been involved in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable works.

Short Films

Feature Films

Kassovitz at the preview of Rebellion, 2011

Acting Roles in Films

Acting Roles in Television

Awards and Nominations

Mathieu Kassovitz has received many awards and nominations for his work in film.

Cannes Film Festival

César Awards

European Film Awards

Lumière Awards

Other Awards

See also

In Spanish: Mathieu Kassovitz para niños