Mathieu KASSOVITZ

Mathieu Kassovitz is a French director, screenwriter and actor. He began his career as an actor in the 1980s, appearing in a number of French films.

However, it was with his first feature film as director, La Haine (1995), that he made his mark. The film, which depicts the lives of suburban youth confronted with violence and discrimination, received rave reviews from critics and won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director.

After the success of La Haine, Kassovitz continued to make films that tackled social and political issues. Notable achievements include Assassin(s) (1997), Les Rivières pourpres (2000) and Babylon A.D. (2008). He has also appeared in a number of French and international films, including Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain (2001) and Munich (2005).

In addition to his film work, Mathieu Kassovitz is also known for publicly expressing his opinions and concerns on subjects such as social injustice and political issues.