Isabelle Huppert

by Delphine Trouillard
  • wednesday, 28 August 2024

She is not just an actress but an unstoppable force in the international film landscape. Her ability to transform herself in every role, bringing to life complex and often controversial characters, has made her one of the most respected and sought-after actresses in the world. This year, as President of the International Jury of the 81st Venice Film Festival, her influence extends beyond the screen, guiding one of the industry’s most important events with her artistic vision. With over 120 films since 1970, Huppert has worked with some of the greatest masters of cinema, from Bertrand Tavernier to Claude Chabrol, including Jean-Luc Godard and François Ozon.

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Isabelle Huppert and Debra Granik leading the Competition and Horizons

But her curiosity and artistic courage have also led her beyond the boundaries of French cinema, collaborating with international directors such as Michael Haneke, Paul Verhoeven, and Wes Anderson. Her willingness to work with debut directors, including Luc Bondy and Laura Schroeder, stands for her admirable open-mindedness and her constant pursuit of creative challenges. Isabelle Huppert is an icon and a symbol of a career built on boldness and dedication to the craft. Her presence at the Venice Film Festival is not only a tribute to her talent but also a deserved recognition of her profound and lasting influence on contemporary cinema.

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Isabelle’s Five
Violette Nozière
(1978)
di Claude Chabrol

Huppert plays an eighteen-year-old in 1930s Paris who attempts to kill her parents, inspired by a notorious true crime of the era.

Story of Women
(1988)
di Claude Chabrol

Based on the true story of Marie, a young mother who, during the German occupation, becomes an abortionist and adulteress, eventually ending up guillotined at the end of the war.

The Ceremony
(1995)
di Claude Chabrol

A psychological thriller co-starring Sandrine Bonnaire, set against the backdrop of class struggle.

The Piano Teacher
(2001)
di Michael Haneke

A tale of obsessive passion between a stern piano teacher and her student, masterfully portrayed by Benoît Magimel. This role earned her a prize at Cannes.

Elle
(2016)
di Paul Verhoeven

A controversial film that tells the story of Michèle, whose life is turned upside down after being raped by a masked man. Huppert won a Golden Globe for her performance.

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