Christophe Lafaye - Actor Profile

Christophe Lafaye

Writing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
1Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 20, 1977

About Christophe Lafaye

Christophe Lafaye, born August 20, 1977, is a French historian. A reserve officer in the engineering corps between 2010 and 2022, Christophe Lafaye completed his doctoral thesis on combat engineers in Afghanistan, under the supervision of Rémy Porte. It was published in 2016 by the CNRS. A doctor of history, he is an associate researcher at the University of Burgundy. His work also focuses on the use of chemical weapons by the French army's special weapons sections during the Algerian War. He documented this use of weapons, which violated the Geneva Protocol, with journalist Claire Billet, first in a report for XXI magazine, then in a documentary film, Algérie section armes spéciales (Algeria: Special Weapons Section), which was canceled by France 5 in 2025. This postponement sparked controversy.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Christophe Lafaye reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Christophe Lafaye's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Christophe Lafaye remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Algeria, Special Weapons Sections, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Christophe Lafaye Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christophe Lafaye's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Christophe Lafaye.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Algeria, Special Weapons Sections Self Super Hit Similar →

Christophe Lafaye - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christophe Lafaye?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christophe Lafaye is "Algeria, Special Weapons Sections" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Christophe Lafaye acted in?

Christophe Lafaye has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.