Abdellatif Kechiche Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Nationality, Awards

Abdellatif Kechiche is a prominent Tunisian-French film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his raw, intimate, and socially provocative style.

He gained international acclaim for directing Blue Is the Warmest Colour (La Vie d’Adèle), which won the Palme d’Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and sparked global conversations about sexuality, identity, and the ethics of filmmaking.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Abdellatif Kechiche
• Stage Name: Abdellatif Kechiche
• Born: December 7, 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian-French
• Ethnicity: North African
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Kechiche and Mrs. Kechiche
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ghalya Lacroix
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Abdellatif Kechiche was born on December 7, 1960, in Tunis, Tunisia. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Kechiche and Mrs. Kechiche, in a modest family environment in Tunisia. He emigrated to France at a young age with his family. He grew up in the suburbs of Nice and later moved to Paris, where he pursued acting and filmmaking. He trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris. His ethnicity is North African (Tunisian), and his religion is unknown.

Career

Abdellatif Kechiche began his career as an actor in French theater and television before transitioning to directing. He made his feature directorial debut with La Faute à Voltaire (2000). He gained critical attention with L’Esquive (Games of Love and Chance, 2003), which won the César Award for Best Film.

His breakthrough came with The Secret of the Grain (La Graine et le Mulet, 2007), earning the Louis Delluc Prize and multiple César Awards. His most famous and controversial work is Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), a three-hour coming-of-age drama that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes (shared with its lead actresses) but also faced criticism regarding its production process. Other notable films include Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno (2017) and Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo (2019).

He is known for his naturalistic style, long takes, and focus on working-class immigrant experiences, sexuality, and social realism. His accolades include the Palme d’Or, multiple César Awards, and recognition at major international film festivals.

Social Media

Abdellatif Kechiche does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Abdellatif Kechiche, 65 years old and height unknown, has no publicly confirmed current spouse or long-term partner. No past relationships or children are widely detailed publicly. He maintains a private personal life, often avoiding media spotlight outside of his film projects and living primarily in France.

Net Worth

Abdellatif Kechiche‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from directing and screenwriting acclaimed films such as Blue Is the Warmest Colour, The Secret of the Grain, and Mektoub, My Love; residuals and royalties from festival screenings, streaming platforms, and international distribution; acting roles in earlier projects; and occasional producing or festival-related work.