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- In anticipation of International Women's Day, Arte will broadcast the film L’événement on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
- To bring Annie Ernaux's auto-socio-biographical story to life, Audrey Diwan assembled a cast including Pio Marmaï as one of Anne's professors, and Sandrine bonnaire as her mother.
- The film L’Événement, directed by Audrey diwan, captures the narrative of a clandestine abortion in the 1960s.
Anamaria Vartolomei: From “L’Événement” to International Acclaim
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In anticipation of International Women’s Day, Arte will broadcast the film L’événement on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Directed by Audrey Diwan in 2021, this powerful drama adapts Annie Ernaux’s eponymous novel. The story plunges into 1963 France, a time when abortion was far from legal; the Veil Law would not pass until 1975. Twelve years prior, anne Duchesne, a promising student with aspirations for higher education at the University of angoulême, becomes pregnant. In an era were abortion and contraception are forbidden,she is determined to continue her studies and risks everything to seek an abortion,potentially facing imprisonment. Isolated, she struggles to find support from friends and medical assistance as her exams loom.
A Rising Star Emerges
To bring Annie Ernaux’s auto-socio-biographical story to life, Audrey Diwan assembled a cast including Pio Marmaï as one of Anne’s professors, and Sandrine bonnaire as her mother. Anne is portrayed by Anamaria Vartolomei, a name recently recognized for her role as Haydée in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière’s Le comte de Monte-Cristo. Before starring alongside Pierre Niney, Vartolomei delivered a performance in L’événement that garnered significant acclaim.
The film L’Événement, directed by Audrey diwan, captures the narrative of a clandestine abortion in the 1960s. The film, and Vartolomei’s performance, have been widely celebrated. As noted by CinéSéries, the story is “sublimé par la jeune actrice Anamaria Vartolomei,” highlighting her powerful contribution to the film’s success.
Awards and Recognition
- Lion d’Or at the 2021 Mostra de Venise
- Best Film at the 2022 Lumières Awards
- Best Actress at the Lyon Film Festival
- César Award for Most Promising Actress
At the 2021 Mostra de Venise, L’événement received the Lion d’Or, followed by the Best Film award at the 2022 Lumières Awards. That same year,Anamaria Vartolomei was honored as Best Actress at the Lyon film festival and at the César Awards. Her moving portrayal earned her the César for most Promising Actress, a role that significantly altered her cinematic trajectory. Since than, she has taken on numerous roles, including in jessica Palud’s Maria, which was selected for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Venturing into International Cinema
Following her success in Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Anamaria Vartolomei is gaining attention for another project: Mickey 17, bong Joon-Ho’s highly anticipated film released on Wednesday, March 5. In this film, she stars alongside Robert Pattinson as a security agent. This is not her only project in 2025; the 25-year-old actress continues to work in France, headlining the Max series, Merteuil, and the biopic De Gaulle, though her role in the latter remains undisclosed.
According to Le Soir, in Maria, Anamaria Vartolomei is “saisissante d’intensité.” The film explores a controversial relationship, and Vartolomei’s performance captures the complexities of her character.
Key Facts About Anamaria Vartolomei:
- Won the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her role in L’Événement.
- Starred in Le comte de Monte-Cristo and Mickey 17.
- Her performance in Maria has been praised for its intensity.
Future Projects
- Max series, Merteuil
- Biopic De Gaulle
Anamaria Vartolomei’s career continues to evolve, marked by powerful performances and a growing presence in both French and international cinema. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to embody complex characters make her a compelling figure in contemporary film.
“L’Événement”, deuxième long-métrage d’Audrey Diwan et Lion d’or à la 78e Mostra de Venise, met en scène le récit d’un avortement clandestin dans les années 60.
CinéSéries
Maria (Anamaria Vartolomei, saisissante d’intensité) a 19 ans quand bertolucci lui propose de jouer dans Le Dernier Tango à Paris face à Brando (Matt Dillon, très ressemblant, très juste).
Le Soir
Anamaria Vartolomei: Frequently Asked Questions About the Rising Star
anamaria Vartolomei has quickly become a prominent figure in international cinema,captivating audiences with her powerful performances. This Q&A explores her journey, focusing on her breakthrough role in L’Événement and her burgeoning international career.
anamaria Vartolomei and L’Événement (“Happening”)
What is L’Événement (“Happening”) about?
L’Événement (Happening), directed by Audrey Diwan, is a gripping drama set in 1963 France, where abortion is illegal. it tells the story of Anne Duchesne, a bright university student who becomes pregnant and desperately seeks an abortion to continue her studies, risking imprisonment in the process. The film delves into her isolation and struggle for medical assistance in a time when abortion and contraception were forbidden.L’Événement highlights not only the physical and emotional struggles faced by women seeking abortions but also the societal pressures and legal ramifications they endured.
What made Anamaria Vartolomei’s performance in L’Événement so impactful?
Anamaria vartolomei’s portrayal of Anne Duchesne in L’Événement has been widely