Cédric Klapisch
DirectingAbout Cédric Klapisch
Cédric Klapisch (born September 4, 1961), is a French film director. Klapisch was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He is from a Jewish family; his maternal grandparents were deported to Auschwitz. He studied cinema at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as at the University of Paris VIII. He was rejected on two occasions by the prestigious French film school IDHEC (Institut des hautes études cinématographiques), now known as La fémis. He later attended the film school at New York University from 1983 to 1985. During the 1980s, he started to shoot short films such as In transit or Ce qui me meut. He subsequently worked as a scriptwriter and he became a director for feature films. He has also directed a nature documentary for French television. Klapisch's next film, Ni pour, ni contre (bien au contraire), had its production delayed for 4 months. During this period, he devised a new, low-budget product, which became L'Auberge Espagnole (The Spanish Apartment). Shot in Spain, this film became his greatest box-office success.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cédric Klapisch reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Cédric Klapisch's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cédric Klapisch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Quand Jean devint Renoir, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Cédric Klapisch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cédric Klapisch's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cédric Klapisch.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colours of Time | Passager omnibus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Babyphone | Le psychiatre | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Belmondo l'influenceur | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Still Not... Breathless | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cinéma par... Cédric Klapisch | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Back to Burgundy | Un vendangeur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Quand Jean devint Renoir | Self - Interviewee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top | Cédric Klapisch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chinese Puzzle | le photographe (caméo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ballerina | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Russian Dolls | L'homme qui veut aller aux toilettes dans le train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Spanish Apartment | Un professeur à la recherche de ses élèves | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Day in the Life of French Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Peut-être | L'épicier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lilas's Chimney-Sweep | The Chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Lilac Sweep | Le chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Family Resemblances | Father in 1967 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Good Old Daze | Obstetricien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | In transit | Musician | Super Hit | Similar → |
Cédric Klapisch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cédric Klapisch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cédric Klapisch is "Quand Jean devint Renoir" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Cédric Klapisch acted in?
Cédric Klapisch has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cédric Klapisch?
Other notable films include "Belmondo l'influenceur", "Ballerina", and "In transit".