In a devastating turn of events, the film industry mourns the loss of Nicolas Altmayer, the acclaimed producer known for his work on the popular films "OSS 117" and "Brice de Nice," alongside his wife, Mathilde Favier, who served as the public relations director at Dior. According to reports from AFP, the couple tragically lost their lives in a road accident in the Deux-Sèvres region of western France on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 4:00 PM on a departmental road in Airvault, where their vehicle collided with a heavy truck coming from the opposite direction while they were overtaking another car. Nicolas Leclainche, the deputy prosecutor in Niort, has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, categorizing it as involuntary manslaughter due to the driver’s actions.
Mathilde Favier, aged 57, was well-respected in her role at Dior, while her partner Nicolas Altmayer, aged 61, was a prominent figure in the film industry, heading the production company Mandarin & Compagnie alongside his brother, Éric. He was celebrated for producing not only "OSS 117" and "Brice de Nice" starring Jean Dujardin but also more recent films like "Alpha" directed by Julia Ducournau and "Monsieur Aznavour," featuring actor Tahar Rahim. Their unexpected passing leaves a significant void in both the cinematic and fashion worlds.
As reported by lesoir.be.
