Brigitte Roüan
Biography
Brigitte Roüan is a French director, screenwriter, and actress who was born in Toulon on September 28, 1946. Born into a French naval family, she was orphaned at age six and spent her childhood in Algeria and Senegal before leaving for convent school in Paris at age 12. Her acting career began on stage at age 21, leading to small film roles for directors including Alain Resnais, Jacques Rivette, and Bertrand Tavernier. Roüan later became a director, helming a short film titled Grosse that won a César Award in 1986. She directed her first feature film, Overseas, which won the Critics' Week award at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. She also directed and starred in the 1997 film Post Coitum, Animal Triste.
Career overview
Brigitte Rouan was born in Toulon, France, on September 28, 1946. Her acting career began on the stage at the age of 21. Her stage performances led to small film roles working with prominent directors including Alain Resnais, Jacques Rivette, and Bertrand Tavernier.
In addition to her acting work, Rouan expanded her career behind the camera as a director and screenwriter. She directed a short film titled Grosse, which earned a César Award in 1986. She later directed her first feature film, Overseas, which received the Critics' Week award at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. Rouan also directed and starred in her 1997 film Post Coitum, Animal Triste, which drew attention for its portrayal of an affair between a middle-aged woman and a younger man.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Meet the Barbarians (2024) as Jacqueline Moulin
- Nicole Garcia, actrice-cinéaste (2023) as Self
- Intérieur Jour (2022) as Liv
- Forever Young (2022) as Philippine
- The Man in the Hat (2020) as Hotel Manager
- Into the World (2020) as Francesca
- My Polish Honeymoon (2019) as Irène Breiman
- Andy (2019) as Claire
- When Margaux Meets Margaux (2018) as Margaux's mother
- We Need Your Vote (2018) as Jacqueline Prenois
- Guy (2018) as Gauthier's Mother
- The Troubleshooter (2018) as Antoinette Dagostino
- Train de vies (2018) as Isa Lemoine
- Based on a True Story (2017) as The Documentalist
- Just to Be Sure (2017) as La détective
- Going to Brazil (2017) as Madame la consule
- From the Land of the Moon (2016) as Adéle
- Love Is Dead (2016) as Eliane
- Two Birds, One Stone (2016) as Amel Brehli
- Love at First Fight (2014) as Hélène Labrède
- The Ultimate Accessory (2013) as Martine
- Cinéast(e)s (2013) as Self
- A Greek Type of Problem (2013) Director
- A Greek Type of Problem (2013) Screenplay
- Half-Sister (2013) as Veronique
- Second Chance (2011) as Lydie, la mère de Joanna
- Clem (2010) as Evelyne Carbonnier
- Made in Italy (2008) as Marie Elizabeth
- Love Songs (2007) as Julie's Mother
- Juana Had Hair of Gold (2006) as Hotel owner
- Venus & Apollo (2005) as Ingrid
- Housewarming (2005) Director
- Housewarming (2005) Writer
- The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004) as Nicole
- Totally Nuts (2004) as Receptionniste
- Time of the Wolf (2003) as Béa
- L'Aîné des Ferchaux (2001) as Mireille Bosson
- Her Mother, the Whore (2001) as Catherine
- Her Mother, the Whore (2001) Director
- Her Mother, the Whore (2001) Writer
- All About Love (2001) as Social worker
- Inséparables (1999) as Martine
- Venus Beauty Institute (1999) as Madame Marianne
- À mort la mort ! (1999) as Josiane
- Baby Blues (1999) as Véronique Troney
- Why Not Me? (1998) as Josepha Degère
- After Sex (1997) as Diane Clovier
- After Sex (1997) Director
- After Sex (1997) Writer
- The Silence of Rak (1997) as Woman at cafe
- Marie from the Bay of Angels (1997) as Paule
- L'éducatrice (1996) as Marcelle
- The Lambs (1996) as Mother
- Je m'appelle Régine (1996) as Madame Klein
- Corps inflammables (1995) as Juliette's mother
- The Little Boy (1995) as Christina
- Jeanne (1994) as Victoire
- The Honour of the Tribe (1993) as Suzanne, la folle
- Olivier, Olivier (1992) as Elisabeth Duval
- Railway Bar (1992) as Jeanne
- Out 1 (1990) as Miss Blandish
- Overseas (1990) as Malène
- Overseas (1990) Director
- Overseas (1990) Screenplay
- Overseas (1990) Story
- Guys in the Cafe (1989) as Christiane
- Quand je serai jeune (1988) as Brigitte
- The Little Coquette (1987) as Marie-Thérèse 'Biche'
- Charlie Dingo (1987) as Marie-Mécanique
- The Murderous Months of April (1987) as Clara Haiek
- Follow My Gaze (1986) as La sourde muette
- Double Gentlemen (1986) as Francis' wife
- Jeu, set et match (1985) as Claire
- Grosse (1985) as Constance
- Grosse (1985) Director
- Les Capricieux (1984)
- Grain of Sand (1983) as Catherine
- Ladies' Choice (1982) as Marjolaine
- My American Uncle (1980) as Janine's Friend
- Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses (1979) as Françoise, Maurice's wife
- The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) as La photographe
- Paradiso (1977)
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Joëlle Lévêque
- Henry James Stories (1976) as Amy
- Tomorrow's Children (1976) as Suzanne
- Let Joy Reign Supreme (1975) as The prostitute
- The Golden Mass (1975) as Rose
- Ce que savait Morgan (1974) as Amy
- le 16 a Kerbriant (1972) as Françoise Martoret, la fille du maire
- Out 1 (1971) as Miss Blandish
- Ma chair et mon sang
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What movies or TV shows is Brigitte Roüan best known for?
Brigitte Roüan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forever Young (2022), The Man in the Hat (2020), Based on a True Story (2017), From the Land of the Moon (2016).
When and where was Brigitte Roüan born?
Brigitte Roüan was born on September 28, 1946 in Toulon, Var, France.
How many credits does Brigitte Roüan have?
Brigitte Roüan has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2024.
What is Brigitte Roüan's background in cinema and television?
Brigitte Roüan is a French director, screenwriter, and actress who was born in Toulon on September 28, 1946. Born into a French naval family, she was orphaned at age six and spent her childhood in Algeria and Senegal before leaving for convent school in Paris at age 12. Her acting career began on stage at age 21, leadi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Les Capricieux (1984) — aged about 37
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Joëlle Lévêque — aged about 29
- My American Uncle (1980) as Janine's Friend — aged about 33
- From the Land of the Moon (2016) as Adéle — aged about 69
- Love at First Fight (2014) as Hélène Labrède — aged about 67
- The Man in the Hat (2020) as Hotel Manager — aged about 73
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