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Isabelle Huppert

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French actress with two Best Actress prizes at Cannes and a Volpi Cup at Venice, one of the most prolific and acclaimed leads in European cinema.

Background

Born in Paris, Huppert trained at the Conservatoire National Superieur d’Art Dramatique. Her screen debut came in 1971; she was a fixture of post-New Wave French cinema by the late 1970s.

Career

She has worked with Claude Chabrol on seven films, Michael Haneke on three, and many others including Paul Verhoeven and Hong Sang-soo. She has played more than 130 roles across cinema and theater.

Style

Huppert is recognized for restrained, often unsettling performances and an exceptional work rate. She holds the record for most Cesar Award nominations and was awarded the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters.

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