Magnetic, intense French actor Mathieu Amalric made his film debut in the 1980s, but achieved greater fame almost a decade later with appearances in features by Steven Spielberg, Julien Temple and Sofia Coppola. In his native country, Amalric was best known for his three collaborations with director Arnaud Desplechin, who gave him his first notable role in 1997’s “Ma Vie Sexuelle.” The acclaim surrounding Amalric’s work with Desplechin led to other notable performances in European films, as well as a second career as a film director. Amalric’s profile rose to global proportions after his
