- Joffe storyboards all his films.
- He was the youngest director ever engaged by Britain's National Theater in 1973 shortly before his 28th birthday.
- Grandson of sculptor Jacob Epstein.
- Was the Official Patron of the 2011 Cambodia Volleyball World Cup held from July 23 to July 29, 2011 at the National Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh.
- Is a board member of Operation USA, a non profit humanitarian organization dedicated to helping communities alleviate the effects of disaster, disease, and endemic poverty throughout the world by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction, humanitarian aid and development aid.
- Directed two Oscar nominated performances: Haing S. Ngor and Sam Waterston. Ngor won for his role in The Killing Fields (1984).
- Has one daughter with actress Cherie Lunghi, Nathalie Lunghi (full name Nathalie Kathleen Lunghi-Joffé), born 26 August 1986.
- Lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands [2007].
- Has one son with actress Jane Lapotaire, Rowan Joffe, born in 1972.
- Separated from Jane he now lives with Cherie Lunghi in Chelsea.
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