François Cluse - a popular French actor and theatrical figure

French actor Francois Cluze was born in 1955, September 21, in the family of a Parisian merchant. After graduating from the appointed time in the secondary school, Francois entered the Lyceum "Stanislas". At that time he was already seventeen years old. However, the study in the lyceum was not asked, since the young Cluse dreamed of becoming an actor, and applied science was of little interest to him. He left the school without regret and went to enter the theater courses.

For three years, François had a good artistry school, his teachers were Jean-Lauren Koshe and Jean Perimoni, famous actors. At the end of the course Francois Clueuse began to work in the theater and participate in the production of television performances. The young actor had a certain charisma, and it was noticed by Diane Curie, director and producer. It was she who invited Cluse to the set, thereby opening the way to the big cinema. Francois considered Diana his godmother.

Carier start

In 1980, Cliuset made his debut in the cinema, he managed to play a small role in the political film "Molotov Cocktail", which was dedicated to the events of the spring of 1968. The picture was put by Diane Curie. The next work of Francois Clusse was his participation in the film project of the famous French director Claude Chabrol. The film was called "The Horse of the Hopes", and the young actor played one of the main roles in it. The picture was the beginning of a long fruitful collaboration between Claude Chabrol and Francois Clusse.

In 1982, the movie "Ghosts of the Hatter" based on the detective novel by Georges Simenon was staged at the Philippe Grumbach Productions. Directed by Claude Chabrol, who invited Francois Clusey one of the leading roles in the picture - the character Jeanne.

Nominations

The year 1984 was the turning point for the actor, he was first nominated for "Cesar" (the French analogue of the American Oscar Award) for the best supporting actor in the crime drama "Murderous summer". In world cinema, getting the highest award is not easy. American "Oscar" or French "Cesar" is a longed-for dream of all actresses and actors, without exception, as the treasured figurine is the result of many years of work and becomes the pinnacle of the creativity of any performer of major or minor roles.

In the same year Francois Clueuse was nominated for the Cesar prize as the most promising actor. The film was called "Long live social assistance!" And told about the events that took place in the 20 th Parisian district.

In 1989, François Clueuse met on the set with the star of French cinema Gerard Depardieu. It was a collaboration in the film "Too Beautiful for You" directed by Bertrand Bleu.

Hollywood

On the American continent, Clusse enters only in 1993 at the invitation of one of the producers of the Miramax studio. He happened to play a small role in the super comedy "High Fashion" directed by Robert Altman. On the set, Francois met with a whole cascade of movie stars of the first magnitude: Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts, Kim Bessinger, Lauren Bacall and other famous actors.

In the film "The French Kiss" directed by Lawrence Kasden for Clusoe also had a small role, he played Bob, an inconspicuous character, but in Hollywood, any participation in the film project is considered honorable.

The first prize "Cesar"

After several nominations, Francois finally gets a prize. He was awarded the "Cesar" award for his starring role in the film "Do not Tell Anyone" directed by Guillaume Cane, filmed in 2006. He received the long-awaited award in 2007.

Roles and subsequent nominations

In total, Francois Clueuse had eight nominations for the "Cesar" award, and all for the best male role.

Films for the roles in which the actor was presented to receive the award: "One Plus One", "Force Majeure", "At the Poet", "At the Beginning," "Contender", "Pupils", "Long Live Social Assistance!" , "Murderous summer".

In 2002, Cluse was also nominated for the European Film Academy Award for Best Actor in the movie "One Plus One".

Francois Clusse: filmography

During his long career, the actor starred in forty-eight full-length films, more than half of which were successful and gave good box office. Films with Francois Clusse, listed below, can be considered the main achievements of the film actor:

• 1982, "Ghosts of the Hatter".
• 1983, "Between Us".
• 1983, "Destructive summer";
• 1984, "Long live the social assistance!".
• 1986, "Departure street".
• 1987, "Association of intruders".
• 1988, "Chocolate".
• 1989, "Force Majeure".
• 1989, "Too beautiful for you".
• 1993, The Instinct of the Angel.
• 1994, "High Fashion".
• 1995, The French Kiss.
• 1996, "The Disciples".
• 1996, "The children of a scoundrel".
• 1997, "The stakes are made".
• 1998, "The Road Is Free".
• 2002, The Contender.
• 2002, The Boutique.
• 2003, "Who Killed Pamela?".
• 2004, "Janice and Jones".
• 2005, "Four stars".
• 2006, "Do not Tell Anyone."
• 2007, "Almost Truth".
• 2008, Blood ties.
• 2008, Paris.
• 2009, "At the Staff".
• 2010, "Little Secrets".
• 2011, "The art of love."
• 2012, "Do not enter."
• 2013, the "Loner".
• 2014, "One meeting".
• 2015, "The awkward moment."

Actor Francois Clueuse, whose filmography will be replenished with new films, is currently working on another role.