Steve Suissa

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Steve Suissa
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Suissa in 2019.
Born (1970-12-07) 7 December 1970 (age 54)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Film director, actor
Years active1990-present

Steve Suissa (born 7 December 1970) is a French film director and actor. His 2000 film Taking Wing was entered into the 22nd Moscow International Film Festival where he won the award for Best Director. [1]

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References

  1. "22nd Moscow International Film Festival (2000)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.