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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-10-15 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Mathieu Demy

Biography:

Mathieu Demy is a French filmmaker and actor. He is the son of renowned filmmakers Jacques Demy and Agnès Varda. Demy has directed several acclaimed films, including "Americano" (2011), "Lola Pater" (2017), and "Three Songs for Benazir" (2021).

Demy began his career as an actor, appearing in several films directed by his parents. He made his directorial debut in 2000 with the short film "The Girl from the Train." His first feature film, "Americano," was a critically acclaimed drama about a young French woman who travels to Los Angeles to find her estranged father.

Demy's films are often characterized by their personal and intimate style. He frequently explores themes of family, relationships, and loss. His films have been praised for their emotional honesty and visual beauty.

In addition to his work as a director, Demy has also written several screenplays and acted in several films. He is a regular collaborator with his wife, the actress Chiara Mastroianni.

Demy is a rising star in French cinema. His films have been shown at major film festivals around the world, and he has won several awards for his work. He is a talented filmmaker with a unique vision, and he is sure to continue to make acclaimed films for many years to come.

Demy is a significant figure in contemporary French cinema. His films are personal, intimate, and visually beautiful. He is a talented filmmaker with a unique vision, and he is sure to continue to make acclaimed films for many years to come.

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Known For

Acting

2025

Block Pass as Étienne
Magma as Le Préfet
37 secondes as Christophe Costil

2024

Meet the Barbarians as Philippe Poudoulec
Dog on Trial as Judge

2023

All to Play For as Alain Paugam
Viva Varda! as Self
Club Zero as Elsa's Father

2022

2021

On the Verge as Martin

2020

Les Dominos as Antoine
Agnes V. by Jane B. as Self (Archive Footage)

2019

My Little One as Bernardo
Mythomaniac as Patrick

2016

2015

Max & Lenny as The Teacher

2013

2011

2010

Student Services as Benjamin
Colère as Mickey

2009

The Girl on the Train as Alex, le fils de Samuel

2008

The Great Alibi as Philippe Léger

2007

2006

2005

2004

Le Silence as Olivier

2003

Mister V. as Carlo Locatello
Pronobis as A guest (uncredited)

2002

Le nouveau Jean-Claude as Jean-Claude
Aram as Lévon

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

Arlette as Julien

1995

1994

Under the Stars as Thomas

1988

Kung-Fu Master! as Julien
Turning Table as The Little Clown

1981

Documenteur as Martin Cooper
Mur Murs as Self

1977

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Directing

2021

On the Verge as Director

2011

Americano as Director

2000

The Ceiling as Director

Writing

2020

DNA as Screenplay

2011

Americano as Writer

2000

The Ceiling as Adaptation

Crew

2003

Production

2011

Americano as Producer