The French film and fashion industries are mourning a devastating loss following the deaths of Nicolas Altmayer and Mathilde Favier. The renowned film producer and his partner, Dior Couture’s public relations director, were killed in a car accident.
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The accident occurred on Monday afternoon, August 17, in France. According to information released by the Niort prosecutor’s office and cited by Le Figaro, the couple’s car collided with a truck traveling in the opposite direction.
Nicolas Altmayer was 61 and had four children. Together with his brother, Eric Altmayer, he ran the production company Mandarin, becoming one of the leading figures in French film and television.
Although he did not seek public attention, Altmayer was behind the financing and production of several successful films, including “Brice de Nice” and “OSS 117,” as well as projects by director François Ozon.
The producer was also involved in making films associated with Grand Corps Malade, including “Patients,” “Monsieur Aznavour” and “La Vie scolaire.” He also collaborated with the Fenkinos brothers and Rime Kerissi on “Jour J” and “Chien et Chat.”
Another major title in his filmography was “Saint Laurent,” directed by Bertrand Bonello. The film was selected to represent France in the race for an Oscar.
Altmayer’s work also extended to television and streaming platforms. He produced the Prime Video series “Cœur Noir,” while his portfolio also included Franck Gastambide projects such as “Validé” and “La Cage.”
Following news of his death, Gastambide remembered him as the first person to believe in him and support him during the early stages of his career.
Mathilde Favier was 56, a mother of two and one of the best-known public relations figures in French fashion.
For more than a decade, as public relations director at Dior Couture, she managed the fashion house’s relationships with prominent international figures.
Before joining Dior, Favier spent 11 years at Prada. She began her professional career at Glamour magazine.
During her career in fashion, Favier worked with renowned Hollywood stars, including Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence and Anya Taylor-Joy.
She was also the author of the book “Mathilde à Paris,” in which she shared her views on aesthetics, beauty and well-being in Paris.
Favier also founded the organization “Esthétique & Cancer,” which aimed to help people facing cancer and restore their self-confidence through care and beauty. She had also spoken publicly about her experience with breast cancer.
Delphine Arnault, the head of Dior, expressed profound sadness over Favier’s death in an internal statement issued by the fashion house.
Arnault described her as “an extraordinary person” and praised the joy, optimism, courage, dedication and energy that defined her.
“She embodied the Dior woman in a unique way,” Arnault said, adding that “her energy, smile and elegance will be deeply missed.”
The sudden deaths of Nicolas Altmayer and Mathilde Favier have shocked the French worlds of film, fashion and culture.
