| Who is it? | Actor, Writer, Director |
| Birth Day | December 07, 1960 |
| Birth Place | Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisia |
| Age | 62 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Native name | عبد اللطيف كشيش |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Abdellatif Kechiche, a renowned actor, writer, and director from Tunisia, is estimated to have a net worth of $300,000 in 2024. With his exceptional talents and contributions to the film industry, Kechiche has carved a prominent name for himself both in Tunisia and internationally. Known for his thought-provoking and emotionally powerful storytelling, he has received numerous accolades and critical acclaim for his work. His dedication to his craft and artistic vision has not only earned him financial success but also garnered him a loyal fan base worldwide.
He directed Games of Love and Chance, known as L'esquive, which won a César Award for Best Film and Best Director. He presented The Secret of the Grain at the 64th Mostra del Cinema in Venice for which he was awarded the Special Jury Prize. The film also received the FIPRESCI Prize, the Louis Delluc Prize and the César Awards for Best Film and Best Director.
He was decorated by the government of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2005 and in 2008.
His 2013 film Blue Is the Warmest Colour won the Palme d'Or and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Several days later a controversy erupted about Kechiche's work methods; technicians on the film accused him of harassment, unpaid overtime and violations of labour laws. The two main actresses, Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos, who were also awarded the Palme d'Or, had complained about Kechiche's behaviour during the shooting but later, in an extensive interview, claimed that although he was difficult to work with it had been worth it, as he was a great filmmaker. The film also won Best International Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards in 2013.
