Cédric Kahn

Cédric Kahn (; born 17 June 1966) is a French filmmaker, screenwriter and actor. Most known for his drama films Roberto Succo, The Prayer (2018), and The Goldman Case (2023).

Early life Born to an architect father and a pharmacist mother, Kahn grew up in the Drôme region. Showing little interest in traditional schooling, he developed a keen passion for cinema during his teenage years, hosting a film-review radio show with fellow students from his high school in Crest. He moved to Paris immediately after graduating from high school and, within a few years, managed to carve out a place for himself in the film industry.

Career He began working in the French film industry as an assistant to film editor Yann Dedet on Maurice Pialat's Under the Sun of Satan, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.

His films include L'Ennui (1998), based on the Alberto Moravia novel Boredom, and Red Lights (2004), based on the Georges Simenon novel. His film Roberto Succo was entered into the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.

Personal life

Political views In December 2023, alongside 50 other filmmakers, Kahn signed an open letter published in Libération demanding a ceasefire and an end to the killing of civilians amid the 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, and for a humanitarian corridor into Gaza to be established for humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.

Filmography

As filmmaker

Only screenwriter YearTitleNotes 1990 Overseas Bayard d'Or for Best Screenplay 1993 Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional 2006 Les Ambitieux

As actor Year Title Role 1995 Don't Forget You're Going to Die Benoit's Friend 2012 Alyah Isaac Raphaelson 2013 Miss and the Doctors Boris Pizarnik 2015 The Anarchists Gaspard 2016 L'Economie du couple Boris 2016 Up for Love Bruno 2018 Maya 2018 Cold War Michel 2022 Neneh SuperstarJean-Claude Kahane

As editor 1993: L'Exposé