He came close to death. Three months ago, Mathieu Kassovitz was the victim of a serious motorcycle accident on the Linas-Montlhéry circuit (Essonne) while he was preparing his next film during a driving improvement course. Emergency hospitalized in Kremlin-Bicêtre, he had to undergo several operations due to numerous injuries to his pelvis, hams and ankles. If his vital prognosis has never been engagedthe question of amputation was however seriously raised, as he revealed this Sunday, December 3 on RTL.
Come to promote the musical inspired by his successful film HateMathieu Kassovitz gave reassuring news about his state of health, even if the convalescence is expected to be long: “Today I am fine. I have a cage around my foot, but it’s going to be okay. I’m not going to complain: If you go on a motorcycle tour and act like an idiot, you’re in trouble.” And to continue, explaining that he wanted to act smart in front of his daughter, Ava, whose age we do not know: “I really acted stupid. I wanted to impress my daughter and since I’m not a good biker, I hit a wall“ he detailed.
“It’s annoying to have a cage for 3 or 4 months”
The situation was so worrying that doctors at one time considered amputating it: “They thought they were going to cut off my footand I said to myself: If they do, it’s because they can’t do otherwise.“. However, despite this serious accident which could have traumatized him for life, Mathieu Kassovitz does not want to give up, and intends to continue his automotive improvement: “As soon as I can put my foot back in a boot, we’ll get back on the circuit”. And to conclude, by warning his fans as well as RTL listeners: “Be careful when cycling, when skateboarding, wear a helmet and put on your protective equipment. Because it’s annoying to have a cage on your foot for three or four months.”