The queen is frequently misunderstood. Such is the case with Catherine Deneuve, who is in her sixth decade as a leading lady. The great beauty who became one of France’s all-time biggest stars is defined by her elegance and seductive mystery, associations which made her an obvious casting choice but don’t capture the extent of her great achievements in acting. Shining the brightest in films that pushed buttons and the limits of expectations, Deneuve’s collaborations with top European auteurs created some of their most memorable works. Her masterful abilities have sustained her through decades of difficult and controversial roles. These characterizations became authentic and truthful in her hands; whether she plays a bourgeois prostitute, an uncaring mother, a lesbian philosophy professor, a bitter amputee or a fairytale princess. The veil of mystery in each is part of her brilliance; she performs the hidden self, the well of the unknown in everyone.
In this series, AFS Cinema will explore some of Deneuve’s most interesting work with her frequent collaborators.
Film schedule:
- October 26 and 28: The Last Metro
- November 9 and 11: My Favorite Season
- November 16 and 18: A Christmas Tale
The queen is frequently misunderstood. Such is the case with Catherine Deneuve, who is in her sixth decade as a leading lady. The great beauty who became one of France’s all-time biggest stars is defined by her elegance and seductive mystery, associations which made her an obvious casting choice but don’t capture the extent of her great achievements in acting. Shining the brightest in films that pushed buttons and the limits of expectations, Deneuve’s collaborations with top European auteurs created some of their most memorable works. Her masterful abilities have sustained her through decades of difficult and controversial roles. These characterizations became authentic and truthful in her hands; whether she plays a bourgeois prostitute, an uncaring mother, a lesbian philosophy professor, a bitter amputee or a fairytale princess. The veil of mystery in each is part of her brilliance; she performs the hidden self, the well of the unknown in everyone.
In this series, AFS Cinema will explore some of Deneuve’s most interesting work with her frequent collaborators.
Film schedule:
- October 26 and 28: The Last Metro
- November 9 and 11: My Favorite Season
- November 16 and 18: A Christmas Tale
The queen is frequently misunderstood. Such is the case with Catherine Deneuve, who is in her sixth decade as a leading lady. The great beauty who became one of France’s all-time biggest stars is defined by her elegance and seductive mystery, associations which made her an obvious casting choice but don’t capture the extent of her great achievements in acting. Shining the brightest in films that pushed buttons and the limits of expectations, Deneuve’s collaborations with top European auteurs created some of their most memorable works. Her masterful abilities have sustained her through decades of difficult and controversial roles. These characterizations became authentic and truthful in her hands; whether she plays a bourgeois prostitute, an uncaring mother, a lesbian philosophy professor, a bitter amputee or a fairytale princess. The veil of mystery in each is part of her brilliance; she performs the hidden self, the well of the unknown in everyone.
In this series, AFS Cinema will explore some of Deneuve’s most interesting work with her frequent collaborators.
Film schedule:
- October 26 and 28: The Last Metro
- November 9 and 11: My Favorite Season
- November 16 and 18: A Christmas Tale
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