Trivia

Is influenced by Yasujirô Ozu's films.

Received the Médaille Charlemagne pour les Médias Européens, an award for achievements in integration, together with Fatih Akin (2008).

After his family emigrated from Tunisia to France in 1966, he grew up in Nice.

Member of the 'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' (AMPAS) since 2016.

Made his stage debut at the Arènes de Cimiez (1978).