Fanny Ardant was born on March 22, 1949 in France, in the city of Saumur, in the family of an officer. She trained as a political scientist at the University of Provence. Simultaneously with her studies at the university, Fanny Ardant took acting courses. And in 1974 she performed on the theater stage for the first time.
Fanny made her film debut in 1978 in the film “Mutant”. Her career in cinema was ensured by a meeting with the famous French film director, screenwriter and actor Francois Truffaut, who is one of the founders of the French New Wave.
He directed Fanny in the 1981 film “The Girl Next Door.” This role made the artist famous. Fanny Ardant’s partner in the film was Gerard Depardieu. Later, she repeatedly noted that Depardieu was her favorite film partner.
Fanny Ardant is an actress who is an example of incredible talent, innate aristocracy and true femininity.
8 Women (2001)
François Ozon’s film tells the story of the meeting of eight women in one house on the eve of Christmas. The relationship between them is unpredictable and confusing. And the only person who connects them is killed.
This musical, thriller and detective story is still considered by film fans to be one of the most beautiful films featuring the actress.
For the film “8 Women,” the European Film Academy awarded Fanny Ardant a nomination for Best Actress.
Secrets (2007)
Three girls find their way, despite the resistance of those around them. The rabbi’s daughter Naomi tries to postpone the wedding forced on her. Rebel Michelle tries to maintain her character in a religious environment where her parents sent her for re-education.
And the French woman Anouk, on the contrary, is trying to find peace in this environment, but everyone reminds her that she is a stranger.
The Girl Next Door (1981)
Bernard Curly has a good life. He has a good job, a comfortable home, a loving wife and a charming son. But one day his calm life collapses in an instant. Philippe and Mathilde Bochard move into the house next door. It was with this woman that Bernard had a whirlwind affair seven years ago, and, as it turned out, their passion has not yet faded.
A year after the release of “The Girl Next Door” on the big screen, in 1982, Fanny Ardant was nominated for the prestigious French Cesar film award.
Confidentially Yours (1983)
While hunting, under unclear circumstances, a certain Masulye was shot dead. Suspicion falls on another hunter – Parisian realtor Julien Verseille. The rare type of shot in his cartridges matches the shot found in the victim’s body, and Vercel’s wife turned out to be the lover of the murdered man.
She, too, soon faces a mysterious death – and again Verseilles is deprived of an alibi. It seems that he is driven into a corner, but then his secretary Barbara comes to the rescue and embarks on her own investigation.
Subsequently, Fanny Ardant was nominated for a Cesar Award for the second time for her role in this detective story.
Callas Forever (2002)
The actress’s significant work is the role of the opera diva Maria Callas in Franco Zeffirelli’s film “Callas Forever.”
The plot of the film is based on a fictional episode from the life of the great opera singer of the 20th century. After partially losing her voice, Callas practically did not leave the house, refused performances and going out.
But music producer and old friend Larry Kelly, who flew to France, was still able to visit her apartment and came up with a plan to return Callas to the stage and to a full life.
For the role of Maria Callas in 2003 at the Moscow International Film Festival, Fanny Ardant was awarded the Stanislavsky Prize, which is awarded for special acting achievements.
Ridicule (1996)
The film takes place in France during the time of King Louis XVI. The Marquis de Malavois comes to Versailles in the hope of obtaining permission to drain the wetlands.
The engineering project completed by the Marquis did not find support from the courtiers. The nobleman tries to meet the king in person. To do this, he uses an intimate acquaintance with one of the influential court ladies.
The film received twelve nominations for the National Cesar Award and was recognized as the best French film of 1996. The film was also nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe in the Best Foreign Language Film categories.
Paris, I love you (2006)
Several directors of different nationalities pay tribute to the city of the Eiffel Tower in this unconventional and inclusive collection of short films.
Each of the 18 episodes is dedicated to a specific area of Paris. Each tape lasts no more than 5 minutes, succinctly outlining the stories of countless lives of people taking place in the city on a certain day.
Bright Days Ahead (2013)
Who said retirement is the beginning of the end and not a new beginning? Carolina does not do what is expected of her. She takes a lover, gets new experiences and breaks established rules. As a result, she again becomes the mistress of her life and experiences a second youth.
Natalie (2003)
Catherine lived happily for 20 years with her husband. And suddenly she finds out that her beloved is cheating on her. At first she feels insulted, but then the deceived woman comes up with a wonderful idea. Katrin invites her new friend Marlene, acc. insult Bernard.
Marlene begins her task, not forgetting to tell her wife everything in detail. Gradually, rather strange relationships are established between the women.
Railway Romance (2007)
The story begins with an ordinary acquaintance in a roadside cafe on the territory of a lonely gas station. Upset and tearful, Huguette meets a respectable-looking man who, after a short conversation, offers her a ride.
Then the stranger, who introduces himself as Pierre, agrees to Huguette’s proposal to play the role of her fiancé, so as not to upset the girl’s vulnerable parents.
Later it turns out that Pierre works as the secretary of a famous writer, who meanwhile ends up with the police on suspicion of murder.