Popular French actor Benoit Mazhimelwas born on May 11, 1974 in Ile-de-France, a suburb of Paris. At the age of twelve, he was invited to one of the main roles in the film "Life is a long calm river" directed by Etienne Chatillier. The film tells about a social incident, when two newborns were confused in the maternity hospital. The story of two teenagers who grew up with other people's parents, to the core of the soul touched the audience. Critics also did not remain indifferent, and the film received four "Cesar" prizes. In the jury of the Cannes Film Festival, it is not customary to encourage young talents with prizes, although they sometimes deserve it. Therefore, Mazhimel, the performer of one of the leading roles, received nothing.

Film and TV

Then Benoit Mazhimel starred in the comedy ChristinaLipinski 1989, under the title "Daddy's gone, Mom too," where the aspiring actor played a teenager named Jerome. The humorous background of the film helped Benoit to create a memorable image.

After two debut films, Benoit settled ontelevision and began to star in the series. The memorable appearance helped the youth become a popular performer of youth roles, and also opened the way to him for a variety of TV shows.

First successes

However, in 1993 Benoit Mazhimel returned toa great movie to play one of the supporting roles in the movie "Stolen Notebook." Maurice, a young man who returned from the war, succeeded Mazhimel as best he could, and he began receiving invitations from other directors.

In 1995, Benoit Mazhimel, films with participationwhich began to gradually gain fame, took part in the creation of the film "Hatred" staged by Mathieu Kasovitz. The main roles were played by Vincent Cassel and Said Tagmau, the stars of the first magnitude. The film was awarded three prizes "Cesar" at the Cannes Film Festival, and also received a prize in the nomination "Best Director".

Acquaintance with Catherine Deneuve

A year later, the actor starred in a small role indirector Andre Tisheny, in the movie "Thieves". The character Jimmy Fontan did not make an impression, but the presence on the set of the megastar of Hollywood Catherine Deneuve made the film successful. Nevertheless, Benoit Mazhimel was also awarded the "Cesar" nomination as a novice actor, although he did not receive it.

In the film "Children of the Century" directed by Diane Curie, Benoitplayed the main role, playing Alfred de Musset, a faithful friend and lover of the famous French writer George Sand. For a young actor, this role was a real breakthrough, he was able to fully unfold as a dramatic actor.

Dancing in the Palace

The next major role of Mazhimel was the characterthe movie "The King dances" - Louis XIV. The image of the French king was very difficult for execution, if only because the conceited monarch loved choreography and tried to show himself as an experienced dancer. Benoit Mazhimel had to study dance art for three months to match the role.

Another notable work of the actor was the mainrole in the film "The Pianist", where he played Walter Klemmer, an amateur musician who is in a strange relationship with Erika Kohut, professor at the Vienna Conservatory.

After the overwhelming success of "The Pianist", BenoitMazhimel played the main role in the film directed by Claude Chabrol under the title "Flower of Evil". The character François Wasser, a young man, revolves in circles close to politics.

Psychology

In 2007, Benoit Mazhimel played an unusuala role hopelessly in love named Paul, who in every way achieves the favor of the main character Gabrielle. However, she meets with the aged Lovelace Charles. A woman sleeps with him, and at the same time with his friends, all of this happening in one room. The film was created by director Claude Chabrol and is called "The Girl Cut in Two", another name is "One Girl for Two." Benoit Mazhimel believes that Paul's role was successful, but there was an unpleasant residue in his soul. Still, in his opinion, a man should not be humiliated, as his hero did.

Benoit Mazhimel: personal life

Today the actor lives in Paris, he is not yet married, andnothing announces the ringing of wedding bells in his honor. In 1999, Benoit met actress Juliette Binoche, it happened on the set of the movie "Children of the Century." Young people lived together until 2003, after which they parted safely. As a living memory of their love, there remained a daughter named Anna.