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Christine Pascal
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Born (1953-11-29)29 November 1953
Died 30 August 1996(1996-08-30) (aged 42)
Occupation Actress, screenwriter, director
Years active 1974–1995
Spouse(s) Robert Boner (1982–1996)

Christine Pascal (born 29 November 1953 – died 30 August 1996) was a talented French actress, writer, and film director. She was known for her strong performances and for also creating her own movies.

About Christine Pascal's Life

Her Early Life and Acting Career

Christine Pascal was born in Lyon, a city in France. She started her acting career when she was 21 years old. Her first movie was Les Guichets du Louvre in 1974.

Soon after, she began working with a famous French director named Bertrand Tavernier. Their first film together was L'Horloger de Saint-Paul (1974). She worked with him on many other movies, including Que la fête commence (1975). For this role, she was even nominated for a César Award for Best Supporting Actress, which is a very important award in French cinema.

Christine Pascal also appeared in other well-known films. These include La Meilleure façon de marcher (1976), The Maids of Wilko (1979), and Entre Nous (1983). She played many different kinds of characters during her career.

Christine Pascal as a Director

Besides acting, Christine Pascal also loved to tell stories through directing. She made her first movie as a director called Félicité in 1979. This was a big step for her, showing her skills behind the camera.

She went on to direct several other films. These included La Garce, Zanzibar, and Le Petit prince a dit. Her film Le Petit prince a dit was very successful. It won the Louis Delluc Prize, which is a major film award in France. It was also nominated for César Awards for Best Film and Best Director. Her last film as a director was Adultère, mode d'emploi in 1995.

Christine Pascal passed away in 1996 and is buried in the famous Cimetière du Père Lachaise in Paris.

Christine Pascal's Filmography

As an Actress

Christine Pascal appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her roles:

Year Title Role Notes
1974 L' Horloger de Saint-Paul Liliane Torrini
Les Guichets du Louvre Jeanne
1975 Que la fête commence... Emilie
Cécile ou La Raison des femmes: Vivre à deux Cécile TV mini-series
Le docteur noir Pauline TV movie
1976 La meilleure façon de marcher Chantal
The Judge and the Assassin one of the strikers Uncredited
1977 Rendez-vous en noir the fiancée TV mini-series
Les Indiens sont encore loin Lise
L'imprécateur Betty Saint-Ramé
Des enfants gâtés Anne Torrini
1978 Chaussette surprise Juliette
1979 On efface tout Anne Glizer
The Maids of Wilko Tunia
Félicité Félicité
Paco l'infaillible Maria
1980 Le Chemin perdu Liza
1981 Au bon beurre Josette TV series
Das Haus im Park Simone TV movie
1982 Bonbons en gros Jeannette TV movie
1983 Entre Nous Sarah
Cinéma 16 Isabelle TV series
Faux fuyants the filmmaker
Elle voulait faire du cinéma Alice Guy-Blaché TV movie
1985 Train d'enfer Isabelle
Signé Charlotte Christine
Elsa, Elsa the "true" Elsa
1986 Round Midnight Sylvie
1987 Le grand chemin Claire (Louis' mother)
Promis... juré! Madeleine
1988 La travestie Christine
La couleur du vent Hélène Plazy
1989 Série noire Corinne Episode: "Main pleine"
Pause-café Josiane Vernon Episode: "La traverse"
1990 Navarro Sylvie Rivette Episode: "Fils de périph"
L'ami Giono: Le déserteur Marie-Jeanne TV movie
Le sixième doigt Viviane
A Ilha Linda Walsh Short
1991 Rien que des mensonges Lise
1992 La femme de l'amant Laetitia TV movie
1994 Regarde les hommes tomber Sandrine
Les patriotes Laurence
Le sourire Chantal (final film role)

As a Director

Christine Pascal directed these films:

Year Title Notes
1979 Félicité
1985 La Garce
1989 Zanzibar
1992 Le petit Prince a dit Cesar Nominations for Best Film and Best Director
1995 Adultère (mode d'emploi)

Awards and Nominations

Christine Pascal was recognized for her work in film. Here are some of the awards and nominations she received:

Year Result Award Category Film or series
1976 Nominated César Awards Best Supporting Actress Que la fête commence
1993 Nominated Best Film Le Petit prince a dit
Nominated Best Director Le Petit prince a dit
1992 Won Louis Delluc Prize Prix Louis Delluc Le Petit prince a dit
Montréal World Film Festival Best Screenplay Le Petit prince a dit (Shared with Robert Boner)
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