Bernadette Lafont

Actor

Bernadette Lafont was a celebrated French actress whose career spanned over five decades. She was often associated with the French New Wave cinema and gained prominence in the late 1950s and 1960s. Lafont made her film debut in François Truffaut's short film "Les Mistons" (1958). She became a muse for director Claude Chabrol and starred in several of his films, including "Le Beau Serge" (1958) and "Les Bonnes Femmes" (1960). Her talent for both comedy and drama allowed her to work with a range of directors across various genres. Some of her notable films include "The Mother and the Whore" (1973) by Jean Eustache and "Paulette" (2012), which showcased her versatility even in her later years. Bernadette Lafont won the César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "L'Effrontée" (1985) and received an Honorary César in 2003 for her contributions to French cinema. She remains an iconic figure in French film history, remembered for her bold performances and enduring presence on screen.