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Hubert Koundé

Hubert Koundé (born December 30, 1970) is a French actor and film director. He is best known for his role as Hubert in the film La Haine written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

Hubert Koundé
Born (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 53)
Saint-Denis, Réunion, France
Occupation(s)Actor, film director

Early life

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Koundé was born in France in 1970. He is of Beninese origin. He was raised by his grandparents and spent his childhood in Ouidah and Cotonou. Koundé returned to Paris to go to school.[1]

Career

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In addition to his acting career, Koundé is also the author of a play, Cagoule: Valentin et Yamina (Cagoule: Valentine and Yamina), performed in 2003. He has made two short films, Qui se ressemble s'assemble and Menhir, and co-directed a feature film, Paris, la métisse. He has also acted in English-language films such as The Constant Gardener.

Filmography

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Actor

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Director

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  • 1998: Menhir (short film)
  • 2000: Qui se ressemble s'assemble (short film)
  • 2005: Paris, la métisse

Writer

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  • 1998: Menhir (short film)
  • 2000: Qui se ressemble s'assemble (short film)

Television

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Theatre

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Levieux, Michele (March 23, 2002). "Hubert Kounde L'herbe qui pousse sous le goudron" [Hubert Kounde The grass that grows under the tar]. l'Humanité (in French). Paris, France. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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