Michel Such

Michel Such, born in Algiers in 1944, has carved out a notable career as a French actor, screenwriter, and director. His entry into the film world was serendipitous; while working at the Santa Cruz bistro on rue Saint-André-des-Arts in Paris, he mingled with film students and industry insiders who opened doors for him. His journey started on stage, and a pivotal moment came when he assisted director Luc Béraud during a medium-length film production, leading to a lasting professional relationship that introduced him to influential figures like Claude Miller and Patrice Leconte.

Such has become a recognized face in French cinema, appearing in beloved films such as *The Best Way to Walk*, *Les Bronzés*, and *Come to My Place, I Live with a Copine*. His diverse roles have made him a familiar presence, from the memorable moment in *Les Bronzés font du ski* to significant parts in *Garde à vue* and *Police Python 357*.

Beyond acting, he gained experience as an assistant director for prominent filmmakers, including Béraud and Miller. He ventured into directing with three short films: *Elli Fat Mat* (1990), *Vagues À L'Âme* (1992), and *Vingt-Trois Rue Des Francs Bourgeois* (1995), and his feature film, *Oranges Amères* (1997), which tells the love story of a pieds-noirs and an Algerian post-World War II. This film earned the SACD Beaumarchais Prize for its screenplay and the Audience Award at the Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival. Since the late 1990s, Such has also led the amateur theater group Saujon Comédia in Charente-Maritime.