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Delphine Seyrig

Acting Born Apr 10, 1932 Died Oct 15, 1990 Beirut, Lebanon 100 credits

Biography

Delphine Seyrig was a French actress and film director born in Beirut, Lebanon on April 10, 1932. She became active in the feminist movement in the 1970s. Seyrig joined forces with Carole Roussopoulos and Ioana Wieder to form the collective Les Insoumuses in 1975. She produced videos that became an emancipatory tool and medium of political activism. Seyrig was known for her distinctive voice and minimalist acting style. She appeared in 34 films for cinema and 1 television show. Seyrig died on October 15, 1990, at the age of 58.

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Career

Career overview

Delphine Seyrig was a French actress. She became active in the feminist movement in the 1970s. Seyrig joined forces with Carole Roussopoulos and Ioana Wieder to form the collective Les Insoumuses, which produced videos that became an emancipatory tool and medium of political activism.

Seyrig played in 34 films for cinema, including "Last Year at Marienbad" by Alain Resnais and "India Song" by Marguerite Duras. She was known for her distinctive voice and minimalist acting style. Seyrig's acting credits are not specified in detail, but she is known to have been involved in a significant number of film projects.

Delphine Seyrig's acting career spanned multiple decades and genres, with a notable focus on feminist and socially conscious themes. Her work with Les Insoumuses and her collaborations with prominent filmmakers of the time demonstrate her commitment to using her craft as a tool for social change. Seyrig's legacy as an actress and activist continues to be recognized and celebrated.

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Known for

Film

Documenteur

as Delphine (voice)
Film

On the Move

as Barbara
Film

Matewan

as Self
Film

Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

as Jeanne Dielman
Film

Maso and Miso Go Boating

as Self
Film

Maso and Miso Go Boating

1976

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self
Film

The Day of the Jackal

as Colette de Montpellier

Hey! (EW)

as Kristine Linde
Film

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

as Simone Thévenot
Film

Daughters of Darkness

as Countess Elizabeth Báthory
Film

Donkey Skin

as The Fairy

Frequent co-stars

Michael Lonsdale 2 shared titles
Sacha Pitoëff 2 shared titles
Paul Frankeur 2 shared titles
Julien Bertheau 2 shared titles
Michel Piccoli 2 shared titles
François Maistre 2 shared titles
Muni 2 shared titles
Archie Duncan 1 shared title
Howard Marion-Crawford 1 shared title
Ronald Howard 1 shared title

Career timeline

In Her Own Words
Morceaux de Cannes
Delphine and CaroleCalamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig: A StoryCalamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig: A Story · Co-DirectorJean Rochefort, l'irrésistible
Black Sun
Energy of Delusion
Duras and Cinema
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Les variations Dielman
J'aime
Delphine Seyrig, portrait d'une comète
Pictures of Europe
Voix offJohanna d’Arc of MongoliaDe doute et de grâceDe doute et de grâce · Vocals
Superbia – The Pride
In MemoryIn Memory · DirectorThe Colors of Madness
Letters HomeLetters Home · ScreenplayGolden EightiesSeven Women, Seven SinsThe Discoveries of a Modern Couple
The Colour of WordsDorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press
Grain of Sand
Aujourd'hui la vieDocumenteur
Be Pretty and Shut Up!Be Pretty and Shut Up! · DirectorBe Pretty and Shut Up! · ProducerLa bête dans la jungleThe Man of Destiny
The Lost WayI Sent a Letter to My Love
On the Move
Baxter, Vera BaxterFaces of LoveThe AmbassadorsIl ne fait pas chaud · DirectorPortrait of Actress Delphine Seyrig
30 millions d'amisJeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 BruxellesMaso and Miso Go BoatingMaso and Miso Go Boating · DirectorScum Manifesto
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheThe Last WordIndia SongThe Garden That TiltsAloïse
The Black WindmillInêsInês · WriterInês · DirectorCry of the Heart
The Day of the JackalA Doll's HouseDiary of a Suicide
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Daughters of DarknessTartuffe
Donkey SkinDelphine SeyrigLe Lys dans la vallée
The Milky WayMr. FreedomEl vientre de la ballena

Full filmography

  • In Her Own Words (2024) as Jeanne Dielman
  • Morceaux de Cannes (2021)
  • Delphine and Carole (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Calamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig: A Story (2020) as Self
  • Calamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig: A Story (2020) Co-Director
  • Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Black Sun (2019) as Self (voice)
  • Energy of Delusion (2015)
  • Duras and Cinema (2014) as Self [archive footage]
  • Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
  • Les variations Dielman (2010) as Jeanne Dielman (archive footage)
  • J'aime (2007) as (archive footage)
  • Delphine Seyrig, portrait d'une comète (2000) as Self (archive footage)
  • Pictures of Europe (1990) as Self
  • Voix off (1989)
  • Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia (1989) as Lady Windermere
  • De doute et de grâce (1989) as Narrator
  • De doute et de grâce (1989) Vocals
  • Superbia – The Pride (1988) as Bettlerfürstin
  • In Memory (1987) as Self
  • In Memory (1987) Director
  • The Colors of Madness (1987) as Self
  • Letters Home (1986) as Aurelia Plath
  • Letters Home (1986) Screenplay
  • Golden Eighties (1986) as Jeanne
  • Seven Women, Seven Sins (1986) as Kabuki Theatre Lady (segment "Pride")
  • The Discoveries of a Modern Couple (1986) as Marie-Claude Poitevin
  • The Colour of Words (1984) as Self
  • Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press (1984) as Dr. Mabuse / Grand Inquisitor of Seville
  • Grain of Sand (1983) as Solange
  • Aujourd'hui la vie (1982) as Self
  • Documenteur (1982) as Delphine (voice)
  • Be Pretty and Shut Up! (1981) as Self - Interviewer
  • Be Pretty and Shut Up! (1981) Director
  • Be Pretty and Shut Up! (1981) Producer
  • La bête dans la jungle (1981) as Catherine Bertram
  • The Man of Destiny (1981) as The Lady
  • Freak Orlando (1981) as Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena
  • Le petit Pommier (1981) as La mère
  • The Lost Way (1980) as Mathilde
  • I Sent a Letter to My Love (1980) as Yvette
  • On the Move (1979) as Barbara
  • Baxter, Vera Baxter (1977) as L'inconnue
  • Faces of Love (1977) as Julie
  • The Ambassadors (1977) as Marie de Vionnet
  • Il ne fait pas chaud (1977) Director
  • Portrait of Actress Delphine Seyrig (1977) as Self
  • 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
  • Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976) as Jeanne Dielman
  • Maso and Miso Go Boating (1976) as Self
  • Maso and Miso Go Boating (1976) Director
  • Scum Manifesto (1976) as Self
  • Scum Manifesto (1976) Director
  • Dear Michele (1976) as Adriana Vivanti
  • The Places of Marguerite Duras (1976)
  • Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert (1976) as Anne-Marie Stretter
  • Où est-ce qu'on se "Mai"? (1976) Director
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • The Last Word (1975) as Simone
  • India Song (1975) as Anne-Marie Stretter
  • The Garden That Tilts (1975) as Kate
  • Aloïse (1975) as Aloïse (adulte)
  • The Butcher, the Star and the Orphan (1975) as Widow
  • Around Jeanne Dielman (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Black Windmill (1974) as Ceil Burrows
  • Inês (1974) as Narrator / Inês Etienne Romeu
  • Inês (1974) Writer
  • Inês (1974) Director
  • Cry of the Heart (1974) as Mme Bunkermann
  • Les trois portugaises (1974) Director
  • Say it with Flowers (1974) as Françoise Berger, the mother
  • The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Colette de Montpellier
  • A Doll's House (1973) as Kristine Linde
  • Diary of a Suicide (1973) as L'interprète
  • The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) as Simone Thévenot
  • Daughters of Darkness (1971) as Countess Elizabeth Báthory
  • Tartuffe (1971) as Elmire
  • Donkey Skin (1970) as The Fairy
  • Delphine Seyrig (1970)
  • Le Lys dans la vallée (1970) as Madame de Mortsauf
  • The Milky Way (1969) as The Prostitute
  • Mr. Freedom (1969) as Marie-Madeline
  • El vientre de la ballena (1969)
  • Stolen Kisses (1968) as Fabienne Tabard
  • Spray of the Days (1968) as Narrator (voice)
  • Accident (1967) as Francesca
  • Hedda Gabler (1967) as Hedda Gabler
  • La Musica (1967) as Her
  • Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) as Une rédactrice
  • Comédie (1966) as La maîtresse (F 2)
  • Un mois à la campagne (1966) as Natalia Petrovna
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Marie de Vionnet
  • Dim Dam Dom (1965) as Self
  • Qui donc a rêvé? (1965) as Alice
  • Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) as Hélène Aughain
  • Le Troisième Concerto (1963) as Catherine Miller
  • Last Year at Marienbad (1961) as A – The Brunette Woman
  • Pete and Gladys (1960) as Michele Martin
  • Pull My Daisy (1959) as Milo's Wife
  • Sherlock Holmes (1954) as Betty Durham