Samuel Kircher

Samuel Kircher (French: [samɥɛl kiʁʃɛʁ]; born 23 December 2004) is a French actor. The youngest son of actors Irène Jacob and Jérôme Kircher, he is known for his starring role in Catherine Breillat's relationship drama Last Summer (2023), for which he received César Award and Lumières Award nominations.

Early life

Samuel Kircher was born on 23 December 2004. He is the youngest son of actors Irène Jacob and Jérôme Kircher. His grandfather was the phyisicist Maurice Jacob (1933–2007). He grew up in Paris with his brother Paul, who is three years his senior and is also an actor. They both attended school in the 18th arrondissement. Irène Jacob and Jérôme Kircher both often acted together and took their sons on tours.

Career

Kircher made his screen debut in 2023 in Catherine Breillat's erotic drama Last Summer (L'Été dernier), a remake of the 2019 Danish film Queen of Hearts. In the film, he took on the role of 17-year-old Théo, who moves in with his father Pierre (played by Olivier Rabourdin) and Pierre's new wife Anne (played by Léa Drucker). Shortly thereafter, Théo and his stepmother begin an affair. Théo is a fragile figure, and as time passes, the relationship turns destructive. Kircher's brother Paul was originally slated to play the role. However, the shooting was delayed, after which Paul was considered too old for the part intended for him. Paul then recommended Samuel, who was not active in cinema, to the director, who ultimately awarded him the role. For his portrayal of Théo, Kircher received nominations for Best Male Revelation at the 29th Lumières Awards and 49th César Awards.

In January 2024, Kircher began filming for Louise Hémon's debut film L'Engloutie, in which he will star alongside Galatea Bellugi.

Filmography

Film

Awards and nominations