Marin Karmitz

Born: 1938-10-07

Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania

Biography

Marin Karmitz (born 7 October 1938) is a Romanian-French businessman whose career has spanned the French film industry, including director, producer, film distributor, and operator of a chain of cinemas.

He comes from an assimilated Jewish-Romanian family and emigrated to France in 1948. Karmitz attended film school at IDHEC (renamed La Fémis) and worked as a director of photography after graduating.

Karmitz founded MK2, a production company and movie theater chain, which has specialized in creating, distributing, and screening independent or "auteurist" cinema, including short films.

In 2005, he turned over leadership of the MK2 company and its theaters to his son, Nathanaël.

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Known For

Rape of Love
The Piano Teacher
Three Colors: Red
Cléo from 5 to 7
Three Colors: Blue
Madame Bovary
Three Colors: White
On the Road
Claire Dolan
Betty

Top Movie Credits

Rape of Love Producer
The Piano Teacher Producer
Three Colors: Red Producer
Cléo from 5 to 7 Assistant Director
Three Colors: Blue Producer
Madame Bovary Producer
Three Colors: White Producer
On the Road Associate Producer
Claire Dolan Producer
Betty Producer