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Zoe Cassavetes
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Cassavetes in 2008
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Zoe Rowlands Cassavetes
June 29, 1970 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sebastien Chenut |
| Parent(s) | John Cassavetes Gena Rowlands |
| Family | Nick Cassavetes (brother) Alexandra Cassavetes (sister) Katherine Cassavetes (paternal grandmother) Lady Rowlands (maternal grandmother) Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands (maternal grandfather) |
Zoe Rowlands Cassavetes (born on June 29, 1970) is an American film director, screenwriter, and actress. She is known for her work behind and in front of the camera. Zoe comes from a famous family of filmmakers. Her father was the well-known filmmaker John Cassavetes, and her mother is the talented actress Gena Rowlands. Zoe is especially recognized for directing her 2007 movie, Broken English.
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Zoe Cassavetes's Journey in Film
Zoe Cassavetes started her journey in the film world very early. When she was just one year old, she appeared as a baby in her father's movie, Minnie and Moskowitz. However, her first official acting role was in 1991, in the film Ted & Venus. After that, she had small parts in movies like Noises Off and The Thing Called Love.
Creating Hi Octane
In 1994, Zoe teamed up with her friend, filmmaker Sofia Coppola. Together, they created and hosted a TV show called Hi Octane for Comedy Central. This show was a mix of funny skits and variety acts. Famous guests like Keanu Reeves, the Beastie Boys, and Martin Scorsese appeared on the show. Hi Octane only lasted for one season. But it was special because it was one of the first TV series ever filmed entirely using digital video.
Directing Her Own Stories
Zoe Cassavetes made her debut as a director in 2000. She directed a short film called Men Make Women Crazy Theory. This film was shown at the famous Sundance Film Festival.
Her most well-known work as a director and writer is the 2007 romantic comedy Broken English. The movie starred Parker Posey and Zoe's own mother, Gena Rowlands. Zoe was inspired to make Broken English because she noticed that many people thought happiness only came from being in love. She wanted to show what happens when someone gets caught up in that idea. For her work on Broken English, Zoe was nominated for a special award in 2008. It was the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
More Recent Projects
In 2012, Zoe was asked to be part of a special ad campaign called "The Women's Tales" for the fashion brand Miu Miu. She created a short film for this project called The Powder Room. This film was first shown at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
Her second full-length movie is called Day Out of Days. This film tells the story of a 40-year-old actress named Alexia Landeau. She is trying hard to succeed in Hollywood. The movie also features other well-known actors like Melanie Griffith and Eddie Izzard. Zoe Cassavetes also works with a production company called Little Minx. She helps them with making commercials.
Zoe Cassavetes's Family and Life
Zoe Cassavetes comes from a family deeply involved in filmmaking. Her father, John Cassavetes, was a famous actor, screenwriter, and director. Her mother, Gena Rowlands, is a celebrated actress. Her brother, Nick Cassavetes, is an actor and director. Her sister, Alexandra Cassavetes, is also an actress and director. Even her grandmother, Katherine Cassavetes, was an actress.
Zoe has said that some of the relationship challenges in her movie Broken English are based on her own experiences. She is very interested in the idea of love in many forms. This includes love for family, friends, and even loving yourself. Zoe is married to Sebastien Chenut. She has also been called a "muse" (someone who inspires) by fashion designer Marc Jacobs and fellow filmmaker Sofia Coppola.
Zoe Cassavetes's Filmography
Here are some of the films Zoe Cassavetes has worked on:
Feature Films Directed
- Broken English (2007)
- Day Out of Days (2015)
Short Films Directed
- Men Make Women Crazy Theory (2000)
- The Powder Room (2012)
