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Yannick Kergoat

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Yannick Kergoat is a French film editor whose work spans narrative features and politically oriented documentaries. His credits include Mathieu Kassovitz's Gothika, Costa-Gavras's Amen., and Michel Hazanavicius's OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies. He also co-directed the documentary The New Watchdogs, which examines relationships among French media, political power, and business interests, and was nominated for a César Award.

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What famous French spy comedy did Yannick Kergoat edit?

Yannick Kergoat was the film editor for Michel Hazanavicius's hit 2006 spy comedy *OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies*. His editing helped establish the film's deliberate pacing, which was designed to lovingly parody classic 1960s secret agent films.

Did Yannick Kergoat edit any films for director Costa-Gavras?

Yes, Kergoat collaborated with the renowned Greek-French director Costa-Gavras on his 2002 historical drama *Amen.*. Kergoat frequently works on narrative features as well as documentaries with strong political themes.

What Hollywood thriller did Yannick Kergoat work on?

Kergoat edited the 2003 psychological thriller *Gothika*, which was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and starred Halle Berry. This was a notable project that brought his European editing sensibilities into a high-budget Hollywood production.

Has Yannick Kergoat ever directed a film himself?

Yes, in addition to his prolific career as an editor, Kergoat has stepped into the director's chair. He co-directed politically oriented documentaries, utilizing his deep understanding of pacing and narrative to explore complex real-world subjects.

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