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“It was like a dream to me to suddenly get into the market with that kind of movie, like La Haine. It actually created my identity as an actor, that thing.”

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Vincent Cassel (born November 23, 1966) is a French actor, director, and producer. Known for his intense and versatile performances, he gained international recognition for his role in La Haine (1995). He later starred in Hollywood films such as Black Swan (2010) and the Jason Bourne series. Cassel won the César Award for Best Actor for Mesrine (2008). He is regarded as one of France's most influential actors. more

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