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Martin Provost, actor & director
Actor & Director

Martin Provost: Movies & Box Office

films
11
as director
6
on screen
1976–2023
box office
$17.9M
average score
69
Born
May 13, 1957 (age 69)
Birthplace
Brest, France
Citizenship
French
Occupations
Film director, Writer, Actor
Years active
1989-present
Biggest hits

The Best Martin Provost Movies

The films of Martin Provost that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Midwife (2017) leads with $7.29M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Martin Provost's Career in Numbers

Martin Provost's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Martin Provost works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Nea (1976) to Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Martin Provost Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 2
  2. 1980s 2
  3. 2000s 1
  4. 2010s 3
  5. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Martin Provost's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Martin Provost Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 3
  • Drama 2
  • Biography 2
  • History 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1

Comedy is the genre Martin Provost has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of drama (2).

Martin Provost Career Milestones

First film
Nea 1976
Biggest box office hit
The Midwife $7.29M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Midwife Movie Echo Score 73
11 credits

Martin Provost Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Martin Provost is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 6 as director and 4 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Martin Provost?

Martin Provost was born in Brest, France in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Martin Provost, born on May 13, 1957, is a French film director, writer, and actor recognized for his extensive contribution to the world of cinema. Not limited to one role, Provost has showcased an array of talent, gracefully wielding the pen, stepping behind the camera, and taking center stage to breathe life into various characters. He is best known for writing and directing critically acclaimed films like Séraphine and Le Ventre de Juliette. His work is characterized by his impeccable directorial vision and narrative style, often combining powerful performances with compelling storytelling.Violette, his 2013 biographical drama about author Violette Leduc, further cemented his standing in international cinema. This dramatic masterpiece was screened in the Special Presentation section at the reputed 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, reaching a diverse audience and garnering attention from both critics and movie enthusiasts alike. Interestingly, Provost's talents aren't confined to the realm of films. He has successfully published works touching various genres and themes, showcasing his versatility as a writer. Published in different years, his works include Aime-moi vite, Léger, humain, pardonnable, La Rousse Péteuse, and Bifteck. These works, coupled with his impressive filmography, illustrate him as an artist of numerous dimensions, giving his audience a taste of various artistic styles and narratives, reflecting not just his creative prowess but his inclusive understanding of human nature and story-telling

FAQ

Martin Provost: Questions & Answers

How many movies Martin Provost has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Martin Provost been in?

Martin Provost is credited on 11 films, from 1976 to 2023. 4 of them as an actor and 6 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Martin Provost's highest-grossing movie?

The Midwife (2017) is Martin Provost's biggest box office hit, with $7.29M worldwide, ahead of How to Be a Good Wife (2020) ($6.03M). Across every film with box office figures, Martin Provost's movies have made $17.9M.

Martin Provost's biggest hits

What is the best Martin Provost movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Martin Provost's best-rated film is The Midwife (2017) with a score of 73, followed by How to Be a Good Wife (2020) (64).

Best Martin Provost movies, ranked

How old is Martin Provost?

Martin Provost is 69 years old, born on May 13, 1957 in Brest, France.

What is Martin Provost's newest movie?

The most recent film on Martin Provost's filmography is Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe (2023), which Martin Provost directed.

The Best Martin Provost Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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