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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

78

Gender

Male

Birthday

1972-10-15 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Also Known As

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. IMDb mini bio by: yusufpiskin

Known For

Acting

All to Play For

2023

All to Play For

as

Alain Paugam

The Great Alibi

2008

The Great Alibi

as

Philippe Léger

Viva Varda!

2023

Viva Varda!

as

Self

The Girl on the Train

2009

The Girl on the Train

as

Alex, le fils de Samuel

Sitcom, A Movie

1999

Sitcom, A Movie

as

Benoît

Arlette

1997

Arlette

as

Julien

Under the Stars

1994

Under the Stars

as

Thomas

Le nouveau Jean-Claude

2002

Le nouveau Jean-Claude

as

Jean-Claude

Tomboy

2011

Tomboy

as

Father

Kung-Fu Master!

1988

Kung-Fu Master!

as

Julien

Student Services

2010

Student Services

as

Benjamin

L'Affaire Dreyfus

1995

L'Affaire Dreyfus

as

Marcel Proust

The Art of Seduction

2011

The Art of Seduction

as

Jean-François

Block Pass

2025

Block Pass

as

Étienne

My Friend Rachid

1998

My Friend Rachid

as

Eric adulte

Meet the Barbarians

2024

Meet the Barbarians

as

Philippe Poudoulec

Fissures

2007

Fissures

as

Julien

Americano

2011

Americano

as

Martin

Love Torn in a Dream

2000

Love Torn in a Dream

as

Paul / loup (voice)

Aram

2002

Aram

as

Lévon

The Dark Room

2000

The Dark Room

as

Thomas

Documenteur

1981

Documenteur

as

Martin Cooper

Les Dominos

2020

Les Dominos

as

Antoine

The Sandmen

2000

The Sandmen

as

Antoine

Le Silence

2004

Le Silence

as

Olivier

The Conquerors

2013

The Conquerors

as

Noé

Club Zero

2023

Club Zero

as

Elsa's Father

A Few Days in September

2006

A Few Days in September

as

Le jeune banquier

Max & Lenny

2015

Max & Lenny

as

The Teacher

Dog on Trial

2024

Dog on Trial

as

Judge

Mister V.

2003

Mister V.

as

Carlo Locatello

Magma

2025

Magma

as

Le Préfet

Turning Table

1988

Turning Table

as

The Little Clown

Seances

2016

Seances

as

Les Insomniaques

2011

Les Insomniaques

as

Martial

Colère

2010

Colère

as

Mickey

My Little One

2019

My Little One

as

Bernardo

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

as

Zorro, his Son

Mur Murs

1981

Mur Murs

as

Self

Pronobis

2003

Pronobis

as

A guest (uncredited)

Agnes V. by Jane B.

2020

Agnes V. by Jane B.

as

Self (Archive Footage)

On the Verge

On the Verge

as

Martin

Mythomaniac

Mythomaniac

as

Patrick

37 secondes

37 secondes

as

Christophe Costil

Production

Americano

2011

Americano

as

Crew

Directing