Mathieu Kassovitz remembers the September scare. In full preparation of the musical inspired by his film HateThe actor and director tells of his serious motorcycle accident that occurred three months ago on a circuit in Linas-Monthléry, in Essonne, and his long convalescence:
“(Today) I’m fine,” he first declares in this interview with RTL, before joking: “I have a cage around my foot, but everything will be fine. I’m not going to complain: if you go If you go on tour by motorcycle and You act stupid, you’ll screw up.” Because she insists:
“I really acted stupid. I wanted to impress my daughter and because I’m not a good motorcyclist, I crashed into a wall.”
Serious injuries
Mathieu Kassovitz was hospitalized in Kremlin-Bicêtre on September 3 after a serious motorcycle accident that occurred during a driving improvement course with a view to future filming. He lost control of his two-wheeler. His life prognosis was never threatened, but he underwent surgery for serious injuries to his pelvis, leg and ankle.
The Evry prosecutor’s office clarified that the actor was the only one involved in this accident and that he had not collided with any other vehicle. An investigation has been opened to “find the causes of the injuries” and will be based, in particular, on the hearing of witnesses, including the driving teacher.
The star of the series. The legends office He assures me that he was not afraid. Because he maintained awareness of it, but also thanks to the effectiveness of the “French system”:
“Whether it’s the fire department, the reception at the hospital, the way people treat you is incredible.”
“The level of professionalism of the people is so high that I quickly felt confident,” he continues. “They thought they were going to cut off my foot and I said to myself: ‘If they’re doing it it’s because they can’t do anything else.'”
Touched by public support
While he’s not done with motorcycling yet (“As soon as I can put my foot back in a boot, we’ll be back on the circuit!”), he plans to adopt a more cautious attitude: “Be careful on the bike, when you skate, get a helmet and put on your protective equipment. Because it’s a pain to have a cage on your foot for three or four months.”
And to conclude by expressing that the numerous testimonies of concern moved him: “It really touched my heart, because I didn’t expect it at all. It shocked me in a good way.”
“Immersive” staging for La Haine
Mathieu Kassovitz also spoke about the adaptation of his cult film Hate (1995) in musical comedy, his big project planned for 2024. He announces having found three “absolutely brilliant” actors to take on the roles played by Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé and Saïd Taghmaoui in the original film and that viewers will find a cult there. dialogues.
As for music, there will be “pure rap” as well as “more sung things.” In addition, it promises an “immersive” staging: “They will put you in the place of the camera and the stage will revolve around you. You will find yourself in the very center of the story of these three boys. It is a new experience.” way to approach it.”
Source: BFM TV
