Vincent Cassel Interview

In an Exclusive Interview for Cinémoi, the star of La Haine, Irreversible and Ocean's 12, talks about his latest role in Mesrine, Monica Bellucci and his love of cinema.

In February 2009, Jason Solomons interviewed Vincent Cassel for Cinémoi in Paris. This hour-long interview offers an exclusive insight into Mesrine, the new two-part film about the infamous French gangster, ahead of its UK release.  Jacques Mesrine was a massive media figure in France, his criminal notoriety akin to that of Billy the Kid in the US or The Kray brothers in the UK.  The film’s release was highly anticipated and did not disappoint, achieving great success both with critics and at the box office.  Mesrine has cemented Cassel’s position as France’s shining star and led to an overdue César for best actor.

In addition to his experience on Mesrine, Vincent Cassel discusses his career both in France, from the ground breaking La Haine to the controversial Irréversible, and abroad, with hits such as Ocean’s 12 and Eastern Promises (not to mention Shrek!) to his name.    
Vincent Cassel generously gave us his full support for the launch of Cinémoi and uses the opportunity to reflect on French films in general, including those of his father Jean-Pierre Cassel, as well as Italian cinema and his relationship with actress Monica Belluci.