Blanche Gardin

Actor

Blanche Gardin is a French actress, author, and comedian who has become known for her sharp dialogue and distinctive humor. She is one of the most important voices in contemporary French cinema and television, combining social issues with satirical precision and emotional depth. In BEING BLANCHE HOUELLEBECQ (2024, directed by Nicolas Pariser), she stars alongside Michel Houellebecq as the title character Blanche Houellebecq in an unusual blend of comedy, drama, and self-reflection. The film was produced by BAC Films and artfully combines fiction and reality. Gardin impresses with her characteristic presence, which combines intelligence, vulnerability, and irony. In addition to this work, Blanche Gardin has appeared in several cinematically and thematically striking productions. In “Selfie” (2019, directed by Thomas Bidegain et al.), she plays a central role in a satirical episodic narrative about digital addiction. The film was shown at the Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême and praised by critics for its pointed humor. Also in 2019, she appeared in “#Iamhere” (directed by Éric Lartigau), a warm-hearted comedy about virtual relationships and real encounters. On television, she caused a stir in 2021 with the series “La meilleure version de moi-même” (Canal+), in which she not only played the lead role, but also wrote and directed. The project was widely discussed for its relentless self-irony and original narrative style, underscoring her versatility as a writer and filmmaker.

Films on Sooner

Being Blanche Houellebecq

2024

88 mins

Comedy

Enfant terrible and provocateur Michel Houellebecq plays himself in this revealing comedy.