Mathieu Kassovitz (1967) is a French director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his incisive and socially engaged cinema.

His most celebrated work is *La Haine* (1995), a raw and stylized black-and-white portrayal of life in the Parisian banlieues. The film won the Best Director Award at Cannes and three César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), establishing Kassovitz as an authoritative voice in French cinema.

His subsequent directorial works include the thriller *The Crimson Rivers* (*Les Rivières Pourpres*, 2000) and the international productions *Gothika* (2003) and *Babylon A.D.* (2008).

As an actor, he has played significant roles in films such as *Amélie* (*Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain*, 2001) and *Munich* (2005), often portraying intense, complex, or tormented characters. His directorial style is characterized by a stark realism and a strong focus on social dynamics and urban violence.