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Fanny Ardant is a celebrated French actress and director, born on March 22, 1949, in Saumur, France. Raised in Monaco, she initially studied political science before turning toward acting in the 1970s. Her breakthrough came with François Truffaut’s The Woman Next Door (1981), which established her as one of the most distinctive voices of French cinema. Known for her magnetic presence, elegant intensity, and sophisticated roles, Ardant has worked with renowned directors such as Alain Resnais, Ettore Scola, Costa-Gavras, and François Ozon. Alongside her acclaimed acting career, she also became a film director and screenwriter, directing films such as Ashes and Blood and Cadences obstinées.

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Event in French, with translation into Romanian and English
France