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Three days after a motorcycle accident that necessitated his hospitalization, renowned actor and director Mathieu Kassovitz has emerged from the medically induced coma in which his physicians had placed him. He has spoken from his hospital room to reassure his fans and to express gratitude for the public’s unwavering support.
In a moment that has stirred the French film community, 56-year-old actor and director Mathieu Kassovitz provided reassuring updates from his hospital room, where he is confined following a motorcycle accident that occurred on September 3. In an Instagram post, shirtless and visibly weakened but smiling, the actor expressed gratitude to his fans and friends for their messages of support. “Thank you very much, I didn’t realize I had so many friends; it’s heartwarming,” he stated.
The incident occurred during an advanced motorcycle riding course at the Linas-Monthléry aerodrome in Essonne. “I foolishly took a fall off the motorcycle,” explained Kassovitz, disclosing that he had “broken his femur and ankle.” Due to the severity of his injuries, an investigation has been launched by the Evry prosecutor’s office to ascertain the precise causes.
Kassovitz achieved international fame through his multifaceted talents. He rose to public prominence in 1995 with his black-and-white film La Haine, which explores social tensions in the French suburbs. This masterwork earned him an award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and launched the career of actor Vincent Cassel. Kassovitz has also excelled in a variety of roles, ranging from art house films like Un héros très discret by Jacques Audiard and Amen by Costa-Gavras, to Hollywood ventures like Gothika in the early 2000s.
After a career marked by fluctuating success, Kassovitz experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2015 through his role as Guillaume Debailly, alias Malotru, in the hit series Le Bureau des Légendes, directed by Eric Rochant. The character, a secret agent torn between his duty and love life, captivated audiences for five seasons.
Despite this setback, the actor has not paused his career. This very Wednesday, he stars in Yann Gozlan’s new film Visions, sharing the screen with actress Diane Kruger.
Both the public and the cinematic world are eagerly awaiting the full recovery of this actor and director, who has significantly contributed to the French and international film landscape.
With AFP
