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Maïwenn is a French actress and filmmaker of mixed Breton, Vietnamese, French and Algerian descent. She is known for her roles in The Fifth Element, Haute Tension and Polisse, and for directing films such as Pardonnez-moi, Mon roi and Jeanne du Barry.
Maïwenn is a versatile and multicultural filmmaker who has starred in films by Luc Besson and directed social dramas. She is also known for her one-woman shows, her relationship with Besson, and her son Diego.
Apr 3, 2024 · Maïwenn Le Besco (simply known as Maïwenn) began her career in cinema as a child, pushed by her Algerian-born “stage mother” who pressured her to play in as many films as she could. Her first breakthrough was in the role of Elle in the 1983 film O ne Deadly Summer , directed by Jean Becker.
Oct 2, 2023 · France. Haifa. She Recently Attacked a Journalist at a Restaurant, Claimed That #MeToo Causes Serious Damage and Directed Johnny Depp in Her New Film, ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ A Guest at the Haifa Film Festival This Year, Franco-Algerian Filmmaker Maïwenn Says Her Worst Fear Is Losing Passion.
May 15, 2023 · French director/actor Maïwenn explains why she chose Johnny Depp to play the French king in her Cannes opening night film, a fictionalised account of a 18th-century courtesan. She also talks about her research, her vision and her signature style in the period drama.
Mar 1, 2016 · Maïwenn talks about her latest film, a romantic drama starring Emmanuelle Bercot and Vincent Cassel, and her career as a versatile and unconventional filmmaker. She shares her views on love, improvisation, and being a woman in the industry.
Maïwenn is a French actress, film director and screenwriter of mixed Breton, Vietnamese, French and Algerian descent. She is known for her roles in Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element and Polisse, and for her one-woman shows about her life in the entertainment industry.
