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My Take
Yasmina Reza is, in my view, one of the sharpest dramatists of her generation. Her gift is taking the petty vanities and buried resentments of the middle class and turning them into comedies that draw blood, as 'Art' and God of Carnage both prove. A Tony Award, the Prix Renaudot, and a body of work spanning theater, novels, and translation reveal a formidable range. That Polanski adapted her into the film Carnage only confirms her cinematic instincts. What I treasure most is how she makes audiences laugh while quietly exposing them. That, to me, is genuine intelligence at work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yasmina Reza
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤスミナ・レザ
- Reading
- やすみな・れざ
- Born
- May 1, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / linguist / translator / playwright / novelist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Paris Nanterre University
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 2000 Grand prix du théâtre
- 2020 Jonathan Swift Award
- 2022 Prix de l’Académie de Berlin
- 2024 Prix mondial Cino Del Duca
- 2016 Prix Renaudot
- 2009 Tony Award for Best Play
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Desolation | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yasmina Reza born?
Born May 1, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Yasmina Reza from?
Yasmina Reza is from Paris, France.
What does Yasmina Reza do?
Yasmina Reza works as actor, linguist, translator, playwright, novelist.
What is Yasmina Reza known for?
Notable works include Desolation.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.