2025 News - The Vincent Perez Archives

07 May 2025

The restaurant, brasserie and bar called Closerie Des Lilas was a favorite of Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway whenever they were in Paris. Besides serving indulgent dishes, Closerie Des Lilas is the host each year to presenting female writers with prestigious literary prizes - the Prix de la Closerie, Prix Lilas, and Lilas du Livre. Vincent and his wife attended the awards night on May 6.

28 April 2025

Vincent was invited to participate in China's 15th Beijing International Film Festival, which was held last week. The Tiantan Awards remain the festival's most prestigious competition section, recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking. Vincent was a jury member and was described as such:

"As a director, Vincent Perez excels at conveying emotional tension through visual metaphors; as an actor, he shapes the souls of his characters through gaze and physicality. Over thirty-five years, he has achieved an ascending spiral in his artistic journey. The dual identities of actor and director are not disparate labels for him, but rather different facets of a single prism; when light passes through, it refracts an unending exploration into human nature. Now, this artist, embodying both Swiss precision and French romanticism, in his capacity as a juror for the Tiantan Award, infuses his manifold gaze into the multifaceted dimensions of cinema."

Lilja Ingolfsdottir's debut feature "Loveable" claimed four top honors at the festival. Vincent praised the film for its emotional authenticity and craftsmanship. "It has to go through the heart," Perez said, calling it "a bit of a miracle" when a film balances technical precision with raw emotion. He also lauded the cast's performances and the director's collaboration with the actors as "absolutely magnificent."

The following photos are from the Opening Ceremony on April 18th, the Press Conference on April 20th and the Closing Ceremony on April 26th.

01 April 2025

I have an update on Vincent's daughter Tess. Apparently, a couple years ago she finished her studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. She now joins the millions of young people around the world who aspire to become professional actors or singers. May the force be with you, Tess!

It appears that older sister Iman is capable of being financially independent as she "struts her stuff" down the catwalk or in fashion magazines. Congratulations, Iman!

And here's the most recent photo of Vincent with his son Pablo at Omar Harfouch's Concerto for Peace at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees on September 18, 2024 in Paris. Look at that hair!

29 March 2025

Trying times for Vincent and wife Karine. The trial for her ex-lover Gerard Depardieu began on March 24 at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse. The 76-year-old has been accused of sexual abuse by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial. The two plaintiffs, who allege being sexually assaulted during a film shoot in 2021, represent a small fraction of allegations against the legendary French actor in recent years. The verdict will be announced on May 13. The only family present was 33-year-old Roxane, daughter of Gerard and Karine. During the trial, Roxane arrived one day dressed in a black sweatshirt with the repeated inscription "fuck you" in capital letters, which strongly illustrates how she doesn't understand "respect". The choice of such provocative clothing in the solemn setting of a criminal court mirrors a vulgar nature, often attributed to her father. Roxane had previously worn this outfit three years earlier at the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping. Among the photos below, you'll find Karine accompanied by Vincent, showing apparent support by their courtroom presence. Such a difficult situation for them.

UPDATE: May 13 - The verdict is in. Depardieu was convicted of sexually assaulting two women and received an 18-month suspended prison sentence. He must also pay both accusers a total of 29,040 euros (around $32,350) in fines, and the court ordered that his name be listed in the national sex offender database. What a disgrace!

23 March 2025

The Series Mania International TV festival is an annual event held in Lille, France, dedicated to showcasing and celebrating television series. It is the largest TV series event in Europe and serves as an important premiere platform. Before the screenings on March 21, numerous celebrities walked the purple carpet, including Vincent.

16 February 2025

On February 14, "Hot Milk" premiered in the competition section of this year’s Berlinale. Vincent has a supporting role in this adaptation of Deborah Levy’s 2016 novel, directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. The story follows the complex relationship dynamics of three women; an older Irish lady – Rose ( Fiona Shaw)her daughter Sofia (Emma Mackey), and her lover Ingrid (Vicky Krieps).

Vincent plays an enigmatic healer who may hold the key to Rose's mysterious illness.

Update: The film had a theatrical release in the US on June 27th and received very unfavorable reviews. Rotten Tomatoes rated it at 28%.

31 January 2025

A funeral was held on January 29 for French film director Bertraud Blier, who passed away on January 20 at aged 80. The ceremony took place at Saint Roch church in Paris. Blier was a cult director who leaves behind a filmography marked by audacity and impertinence. Among the mourners was Vincent and his wife, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Jean Dujardin. The funeral was faithful to the spirit of the filmmaker with both contemplation and bursts of laughter.