About
Nadine Trintignant, born Lucienne Marquand in Nice in 1934, is a French film director, screenwriter, and novelist. She began her career in cinema at age 15 as a film lab assistant, then worked as an editor on major films such as Du rififi chez les hommes (1955) and Léon Morin, prêtre (1961). Her first feature film, Mon amour, mon amour (1967), was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. She directed notable films including Ça n'arrive qu'aux autres (1971) starring Catherine Deneuve and Marcello Mastroianni. A committed activist, she signed the Manifeste des 343 in 1971. She is the sister of actors Christian and Serge Marquand, and was married to Jean-Louis Trintignant.
* 1934-11-11
Major works
- Mon amour, mon amour (1967)film
- Ça n'arrive qu'aux autres (1971)film
- Défense de savoir (1973)film
- L'Été prochain (1985)film
- Colette, une femme libre (2004)TV miniseries
Key milestones
- 1967Her first feature film, Mon amour, mon amour, was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
- 1971She signed the Manifeste des 343, advocating for abortion rights in France.
- 2004She directed the TV miniseries Colette, une femme libre.
Themes
Family relationshipsPolitical commitmentPortraits of womenPsychological dramaLiterary adaptation
Sources: data.bnf.fr · encyclopedia.com