Cécile de France
Encyclopedia
Cécile de France is a Belgian
actress. After achieving success in French cinema
hits such as L'Art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) and Irène (2002), she gained international attention for her lead role in Haute Tension
(2003) and Hereafter
(2010).
, she left Belgium at the age of 17 to go to Paris where she studied theatre
for two years with actor Jean Paul Denizon, assistant to British director Peter Brook
. She then spent three years (1995–98) at the acting academy ENSATT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre) in the Département Comédie first at the Rue Blanche in Paris, then in Lyon
. She was discovered by the agent Dominique Besnehard
and appeared in French hit films such as L'Art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) and Irène (2002).
Her international breakthrough came with the horror
thriller Haute Tension
(2003, UK title: Switchblade Romance, US title: High Tension), which was a worldwide success. She caught the eye of Hollywood producers and soon landed her first major role in a US feature, Around the World in 80 Days
(2004), in which she starred alongside Jackie Chan
.
She won two César Award
s for Most Promising Actress
in L'Auberge espagnole (2002), and Best Supporting Actress
in Les Poupées russes (2005).
group Dolores Riposte has recorded a song named Cécile de France
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
actress. After achieving success in French cinema
Cinema of France
The Cinema of France comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad.France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its early significant contributions. Several important cinematic movements, including the Nouvelle...
hits such as L'Art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) and Irène (2002), she gained international attention for her lead role in Haute Tension
Haute Tension
Haute Tension is a 2003 French horror film that was later released in 2004 in the United Kingdom and 2005 in the United States and Canada. The film, directed by Alexandre Aja, stars Cécile de France, Maïwenn and Philippe Nahon....
(2003) and Hereafter
Hereafter (film)
Hereafter is a 2010 American drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film tells three parallel stories about three people affected by death in similar ways - all three have issues of communicating with the dead; Matt Damon plays...
(2010).
Career
Born in NamurNamur (city)
Namur is a city and municipality in Wallonia, in southern Belgium. It is both the capital of the province of Namur and of Wallonia....
, she left Belgium at the age of 17 to go to Paris where she studied theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
for two years with actor Jean Paul Denizon, assistant to British director Peter Brook
Peter Brook
Peter Stephen Paul Brook CH, CBE is an English theatre and film director and innovator, who has been based in France since the early 1970s.-Life:...
. She then spent three years (1995–98) at the acting academy ENSATT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre) in the Département Comédie first at the Rue Blanche in Paris, then in Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
. She was discovered by the agent Dominique Besnehard
Dominique Besnehard
Dominique Besnehard is a French actor. He has appeared in over 80 films and television shows since 1975. He starred in the 1983 film À nos amours, which was entered into the 34th Berlin International Film Festival....
and appeared in French hit films such as L'Art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) and Irène (2002).
Her international breakthrough came with the horror
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
thriller Haute Tension
Haute Tension
Haute Tension is a 2003 French horror film that was later released in 2004 in the United Kingdom and 2005 in the United States and Canada. The film, directed by Alexandre Aja, stars Cécile de France, Maïwenn and Philippe Nahon....
(2003, UK title: Switchblade Romance, US title: High Tension), which was a worldwide success. She caught the eye of Hollywood producers and soon landed her first major role in a US feature, Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days (2004 film)
Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 American comedy adventure film based on Jules Verne's novel of the same name. It stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan and Cécile de France. The film is set in 19th-century Britain and centers on Phileas Fogg , here reimagined as an eccentric inventor, and his...
(2004), in which she starred alongside Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
.
She won two César Award
César Award
The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The nominations are selected by the members of the Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma....
s for Most Promising Actress
César Award for Most Promising Actress
The following is the list of winners of the César Award for Most Promising Actress . Since its inception in 1983, the award is given as part of the French film industry's annual César Awards....
in L'Auberge espagnole (2002), and Best Supporting Actress
César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
List of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Supporting Actress .-Winners:Adapted from the article , from Wikinfo, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License....
in Les Poupées russes (2005).
Films
- 1999 : Toutes les nuits by Eugène Green
- 2000 : Petites joies lointaines by Marco Nicoletti
- 2001 : L'art (délicat) de la séduction by Richard BerryRichard Berry (actor)Richard Berry is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. He has appeared in nearly 100 films since 1972. He starred in The Violin Player, which was entered into the 1994 Cannes Film Festival.-Selected filmography:...
- 2002 : Pot Luck (L'auberge espagnole) by Cédric KlapischCédric KlapischCédric Klapisch , is a French film director.Klapisch was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He is from a Jewish family; his maternal grandparents were deported to Auschwitz. He studied cinema at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as at the University of Paris VIII...
- 2002 : A+ PolluxA+ PolluxA+ Pollux is a film by Luc Pagès, released in 2002. It is an adaptation of a novel by Philippe Jaenada, Le Chameau sauvage, which won the Prix de Flore in 1997.-Synopsis:...
, by Luc Pagès - 2002 : Irène, by Ivan Calbérac
- 2003 : I, Cesar (Moi César, 10 ans ½, 1m39) by Richard BerryRichard Berry (actor)Richard Berry is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. He has appeared in nearly 100 films since 1972. He starred in The Violin Player, which was entered into the 1994 Cannes Film Festival.-Selected filmography:...
- 2003 : High TensionHigh tensionHigh tension is a synonym for high voltage.It can also mean:* The HT, high tension or B battery supply to a traditional vacuum tube circuit, see HT * Haute Tension, a French horror film released as High Tension in North America...
(Haute Tension) by Alexandre AjaAlexandre AjaAlexandre Aja is a French film director who rose to international stardom for his 2003 horror film Haute Tension .-Personal life:... - 2003 : Kaena: The ProphecyKaena: The ProphecyKaena: The Prophecy is a 2003 French-Canadian computer-generated fantasy movie. The United States release of the film is distributed by Sony Pictures and features the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Richard Harris, Anjelica Huston, Keith David and Ciara Janson.The idea originally started out as a...
(Kaena, la prophétie), animated movie from Xilam Films (she plays the French voice of Kaena, original voice is Kirsten DunstKirsten DunstKirsten Caroline Dunst is an American actress, singer and model. She made her film debut in Oedipus Wrecks, a short film directed by Woody Allen for the anthology New York Stories...
) - 2004 : Around the World in 80 DaysAround the World in 80 Days (2004 film)Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 American comedy adventure film based on Jules Verne's novel of the same name. It stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan and Cécile de France. The film is set in 19th-century Britain and centers on Phileas Fogg , here reimagined as an eccentric inventor, and his...
by Frank CoraciFrank CoraciFrank Coraci is an American film director and screenwriter best known for his work with Adam Sandler.Coraci was born in Shirley, New York. Coraci graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1988. He has directed three of Sandler's hit films as well as several of Sandler's... - 2005 : The Russian DollsThe Russian DollsThe Russian Dolls is a 2005 French-British film, the sequel to L'Auberge espagnole . Cédric Klapisch wrote and directed the film, whose settings include Paris, London, Saint Petersburg and Moscow...
(Les poupées russes) by Cédric KlapischCédric KlapischCédric Klapisch , is a French film director.Klapisch was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He is from a Jewish family; his maternal grandparents were deported to Auschwitz. He studied cinema at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as at the University of Paris VIII... - 2006 : When I Was a SingerQuand j'étais chanteurWhen I Was a Singer is a 2006 French musical romantic drama film starring Gérard Depardieu and Cécile de France. It was written and directed by Xavier Giannoli.-Cast:* Gérard Depardieu as Alain Moreau* Cécile De France as Marion...
(Quand j'étais chanteur) by Xavier GiannoliXavier GiannoliXavier Giannoli is a French film director and screenwriter. He has directed nine films since 1993.-Filmography:* Le condamné * Terre sainte * J'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites... - 2006 : Bad Faith (Mauvaise foi) by Roschdy ZemRoschdy ZemRoschdy Zem is a French actor of Moroccan descent. He shared the award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Days of Glory" at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival....
- 2006 : Orchestra Seats (Fauteuils d'orchestre) ("Avenue Montaigne" in US and Anglophone Canada) by Daniele ThompsonDanièle ThompsonDanièle Thompson is a French film director and screenwriter. She is the daughter of film director Gérard Oury and actress Jacqueline Roma....
- 2007 : A SecretA SecretUn secret is a 2007 French film directed and written by Claude Miller. The screenplay was based on the novel by Philippe Grimbert.-Synopsis:...
(Un secret) by Claude MillerClaude MillerClaude Miller is a French film director, producer and screenwriter.-Career:Claude Miller was born to a Jewish family. A student at Paris' IDHEC film school from 1962 through 1963, Miller had his first practical cinematic experience while he was in uniform, serving with the Service Cinéma de l'Armée... - 2007 : Gone for a Dance (J'aurais voulu être un danseur) by Alain BerlinerAlain BerlinerAlain Berliner is a Belgian director best known for the 1997 film Ma vie en rose, which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 55th Golden Globe Awards in 1998...
- 2008 : Mesrine: L'instinct de Mort (Mesrine: Killer Instinct) by Jean-François Richet
- 2009 : Soeur SourireSoeur Sourire (film)Soeur Sourire is a drama film directed by Stijn Coninx and written by Coninx, Ariane Fert and Chris Vander Stappen. The film stars Cécile De France as Jeanine Deckers...
by Stijn ConinxStijn ConinxStijn, Baron Coninx is a Belgian film director best known for the movie Daens. He was made a Baron by King Albert II of Belgium... - 2009 : Où est la main de l’homme sans tête by Guillaume and Stéphane Malandrin.
- 2010 : HereafterHereafter (film)Hereafter is a 2010 American drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film tells three parallel stories about three people affected by death in similar ways - all three have issues of communicating with the dead; Matt Damon plays...
by Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodClinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician. Eastwood first came to prominence as a supporting cast member in the TV series Rawhide... - 2011 : The Kid with a BikeThe Kid with a BikeThe Kid with a Bike is a 2011 drama film written and directed by the Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, starring Cécile de France and Thomas Doret. Set in Seraing, it tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who turns to a woman after his father has abandoned him. The film was produced...
by the Dardenne brothersDardenne brothersBrothers Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne are a Belgian filmmaking duo...
Shorts
- 1997 : Tous nos vœux de bonheur, by Jean-Pierre Améris
- 1998 : Bon appétit, by Patrice Bauduinet
- 1999 : Le dernier rêve, by Emmanuel Jespers
- 2001 : Le mariage en papier, by Stéphanie Duvivier
- 2001 : Loup ! by Zoé Galeron
- 2002 : 3 jours, 3 euros by Fernand Berenguer
- 2002 : Nervous break down, by Emmanuel Jespers
- 2002 : Il était une femme, by Marc Saubain
- 2002 : La nuit du 6 au 7, by Patrice Bauduinet
- 2002 : Les calamars n'écoutent plus la radio, by Patrice Bauduinet
- 2002 : L'auberge Espagnole, by Cédric KlapischCédric KlapischCédric Klapisch , is a French film director.Klapisch was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine. He is from a Jewish family; his maternal grandparents were deported to Auschwitz. He studied cinema at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as at the University of Paris VIII...
- 2004 : A tes souhaits, Music Video, by Emilie Chedid
Television
- 1997 : La balle au bond, by William Crépin
- 1998 : Le juge est une femme - Episode « L'usine du père Noël», by Pierre Boutron
- 2001 : Nana, by Édouard MolinaroÉdouard MolinaroÉdouard Molinaro is a French film director, actor, and screenwriter. He was born in Gironde, Bordeaux.He is best known for his comedies with Louis de Funès , My Uncle Benjamin , Dracula and Son , and the Academy Award-nominated La Cage aux Folles Édouard Molinaro (born 13 May 1928) is a French...
Theater
- 1996 : Dormez je le veux by Georges FeydeauGeorges FeydeauGeorges Feydeau was a French playwright of the era known as the Belle Époque. He is remembered for his many lively farces.-Biography:Georges Feydeau was born in Paris, the son of novelist Ernest-Aimé Feydeau and Léocadie Bogaslawa Zalewska. At the age of twenty, Feydeau wrote his first comic...
, directed by Benoît Blampain - 1996 : Une palette rouge sang by Valeria Moretti, directed by Jean Paul Denizon
- 1996 : Le songe d'une nuit d'été by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
, directed by Pierre Pradinas - 1997 : Variations Strindberg-Feydeau, directed by Nada Strancar
- 1998 : Pour nous, directed by Serguei Issayev
- 1998 : Tu serais un ange tombé du ciel exprès pour nous by N. Sadour and A. Vampilov
- 1999, 2000 : Electre, by Sophocle, directed by Claudia Stavisky
- 1999 : Le baladin du monde occidental de John Millington SyngeJohn Millington SyngeEdmund John Millington Synge was an Irish playwright, poet, prose writer, and collector of folklore. He was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and was one of the cofounders of the Abbey Theatre...
, directed by Philippe Delaigue - 2001 : Mademoiselle Julie by August StrindbergAugust StrindbergJohan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience, Strindberg's career spanned four decades, during which time he wrote over 60 plays and more than 30 works of fiction, autobiography,...
, directed by Gwenaël Morin - 2001 : SC35C, by Jean-Michel Frère
Awards
- 2000 : Acting Award at Festival du Court Métrage de Bruxelles
- 2003 : Louis Lumière award for meilleur espoir féminin (best female newcomer) for L'auberge espagnole
- 2003 : Gold Star of meilleur espoir féminin (best female newcomer)
- 2003 : César of Meilleur Jeune Espoir Féminin (best young female newcomer) for L'auberge espagnole
- 2005 : Prix Romy SchneiderPrix Romy SchneiderThe Prix Romy Schneider is the most prestigious award for promising upcoming actresses in the French film industry.It was initiated in 1984 by the French journalists Marlène and Eugène Moineau and is named after the actress Romy Schneider...
- 2006 : César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleCésar Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleList of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Supporting Actress .-Winners:Adapted from the article , from Wikinfo, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License....
for The Russian DollsThe Russian DollsThe Russian Dolls is a 2005 French-British film, the sequel to L'Auberge espagnole . Cédric Klapisch wrote and directed the film, whose settings include Paris, London, Saint Petersburg and Moscow...
Anecdotes
In 2011 the Power Pop PunkPop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
group Dolores Riposte has recorded a song named Cécile de France