Isabelle Yasmine Adjani, born on June 27, 1955, is a French actress and singer of Algerian and German descent. She has had a remarkable career, earning accolades and recognition for her performances.
César Awards: Isabelle Adjani is the only performer to win five César Awards for acting, all in the Best Actress category. Her wins include roles in films such as.
Possession (1981)
One Deadly Summer (1983)
Camille Claudel (1988)
La Reine Margot (1994)
Skirt Day (2009)
Academy Award Nominations: Her portrayal of Adèle Hugo in The Story of Adèle H. (1975) earned her her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her, at 20, the youngest nominee in that category at the time. Her second Best Actress nomination came in 1990 for portraying Camille Claudel, making her the first French actress to receive two Academy Award nominations for foreign-language films.
César Awards: Isabelle Adjani is the only performer to win five César Awards for acting, all in the Best Actress category. Her wins include roles in films such as.
Possession (1981)
One Deadly Summer (1983)
Camille Claudel (1988)
La Reine Margot (1994)
Skirt Day (2009)
Academy Award Nominations: Her portrayal of Adèle Hugo in The Story of Adèle H. (1975) earned her her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her, at 20, the youngest nominee in that category at the time. Her second Best Actress nomination came in 1990 for portraying Camille Claudel, making her the first French actress to receive two Academy Award nominations for foreign-language films.
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00:00Isabelle Yasmin Ejani, born on June 27, 1955, is a French actress and singer of Algerian
00:08and German descent. She has had a remarkable career, earning accolades and recognition for
00:14her performance at the Academy Awards and the César Awards. Isabelle Ejani is the only performer
00:19to win five César Awards for acting, all in the Best Actress category. Her wins include roles in
00:26films such as Pontidons, Perbersen en Stia, Tintin 81, One Deadly Summer 1983, Camille
00:35Clotalkine 1988, Laurine Margot 1994, Skirt Day 2009. Her portrayal of Adele Hugo in The Story
00:46of Adele H., 1975, earned her her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her
00:55at 20, the youngest nominee in that category at the time. Her second Best Actress nomination
01:00came in 1990 for portraying Camille Clotal, making her the first French actress to receive
01:07two Academy Award nominations for foreign-language films. Other notable roles. She won the Cannes
01:14Film Festival Award for her performances in Possession and Quartet in 1981, becoming the
01:21only actress to win for two films in the same competition slate. She also received a Berlin
01:28Silver Bear for her role in Camille Clotal. Her other notable film roles include Nosferatu the
01:34Vampire, All Fired Up Subway, Ishtar Diabolic, and Bon Voyage. Early life and education.
01:42Isabelle Ejani was born in the 17th arrondissement of Paris to Mohamed Sharif Adjani,
01:49an Algerian Muslim, and Emma Auguste-Auguste Schweinberger, a German Catholic. She grew up
01:56bilingual, speaking French and German fluently, in Genevilliers, a northwestern suburb of Paris.
02:03Ejani began acting by the age of 12, in amateur theater, and later joined the comedy. She
02:09successfully passed her baccalaureate and audited classes at the University of Vincennes in 1976.
02:17Isabelle Ejani's talent, versatility, and dedication have left an indelible mark on the world.
02:24Let's delve into some fascinating facts about the talented French actress Isabelle Ejani.
02:30Multicultural background. Isabelle Ejani was born on June 27, 1955, in Paris, France. She hails from
02:40a multicultural background, with her mother being German and her father Algerian. Early-day DC,
02:46Ejani made her acting debut at the tender age of 14. She was discovered by the famed director
02:52Françoise Truffaut, who cast her in his film The Story of Adèle Aitchie. This role earned her her
02:59first Academy Award nomination at the César Awards Record. Isabelle Ejani is the only actress to win
03:06the Best Actress César Award five times. Her remarkable range in command over her craft
03:12have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. Ejani is fluent in four languages,
03:18French, English, German, and Arabic. Her ability to effortlessly converse in multiple languages
03:25adds to her versatility. Her international breakthrough came with the film The Tenant,
03:30directed by Roman Polanski. Her haunting performance in this psychological thriller
03:36cemented her status as a global star. Ejani Award Nomination
03:41Ejani has been nominated for the Academy Awards five times. Her nominations include
03:47Best Actress for The Story of Adèle Aitchie and Camille Claudel.
03:52Harponic Role in Possession Her portrayal of a woman descending
03:56into madness in the horror film, Possession earned her critical acclaim. It showcased her ability to
04:03delve into complex and challenging characters. Ejani has collaborated with renowned directors
04:10such as Werner Herzog, Andrzej Zalawski, and Luc Besson. These collaborations have resulted in
04:17some of her most memorable performances. In her intense preparation for roles,
04:22she immerses herself in the characters she portrays, often undergoing physical and emotional
04:28transformations. Her dedication to her craft is commendable. In 1999, Isabella Ejani was appointed
04:36as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. She actively engages in humanitarian and cultural efforts
04:43to promote education and inclusivity. These facts barely scratch the surface of Isabella Ejani's
04:49captivating career and enduring legacy. Her unparalleled talent continues to shine brightly
04:56in the mesmerizing universe of cinema. Let's explore the love story timeline of the talented
05:02French actress, Isabelle Ejani. Bruno Newtonnet, 1976-1981
05:09Isabelle Ejani had a significant relationship with Bruno Newton,
05:14a cinematographer. Their love story spanned from 1976 to 1981. Together, they shared moments of
05:22passion and creativity. Daniel Day-Lewis, 1989-1995 Ejani's next love affair was with the
05:31renowned British actor Daniel Day-Lewis. They were together from 1989 to 1995. Their relationship was
05:40intense and filled with artistic energy. Children Isabella Ejani has two sons.
05:48Her first son was born in 1979 with Bruno Newton. In 1995, she had another son with Daniel Day-Lewis.
05:58Isabella Ejani's personal life has been as captivating as her on-screen performances.
06:04Her love stories have intertwined with her artistic journey, creating a rich tapestry of experiences.