Anicée Alvina
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Anicée Alvina, also known as Anicée Schahmaneche (b. Anicée Shahmanesh or Anicee Schahmane on 28 January 1953, Boulogne-Billancourt
, Hauts-de-Seine
– d. 11 November 2006, Boncourt
, Eure-et-Loir
from cancer) was a French singer and actress.
Born to a French mother and an Iran
ian father, Anicée made her first movie appearance in Elle boit pas, elle fume pas, elle drague pas, mais... elle cause ! in 1970 and became famous for her lead roles in
Glissements progressifs du plaisir (1974) and
Le Jeu avec le feu, two movies directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet
. She starred in the 1971 Lewis Gilbert
film Friends
, whose soundtrack helped launch the singing and songwriting careers of Elton John
and Bernie Taupin
.
She played a femme fatale
in the Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
movie where she seduces Jacques Weber
. She then appeared in films directed by Gérard Blain
and Bernard Queysanne, among others.
She had the lead role in the TV comedy Les 400 coups de Virginie which was shown on TF1
in 1979.
band Ici Paris with which she recorded three singles :
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is a sub-prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt....
, Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris...
– d. 11 November 2006, Boncourt
Boncourt
Boncourt may refer to:*places in France:**Boncourt, Aisne, in the Aisne département**Boncourt, Eure, in the Eure département**Boncourt, Eure-et-Loir, in the Eure-et-Loir département...
, Eure-et-Loir
Eure-et-Loir
Eure-et-Loir is a French department, named after the Eure and Loir rivers.-History:Eure-et-Loir is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790 pursuant to the Act of December 22, 1789...
from cancer) was a French singer and actress.
Born to a French mother and an Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian father, Anicée made her first movie appearance in Elle boit pas, elle fume pas, elle drague pas, mais... elle cause ! in 1970 and became famous for her lead roles in
Glissements progressifs du plaisir (1974) and
Le Jeu avec le feu, two movies directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet
Alain Robbe-Grillet
Alain Robbe-Grillet , was a French writer and filmmaker. He was, along with Nathalie Sarraute, Michel Butor and Claude Simon, one of the figures most associated with the Nouveau Roman trend. Alain Robbe-Grillet was elected a member of the Académie française on March 25, 2004, succeeding Maurice...
. She starred in the 1971 Lewis Gilbert
Lewis Gilbert
Lewis Gilbert CBE is an English film director, producer and screenwriter.-Early life:He was the son of music hall performers, and spent his early years travelling with his parents, and watching the shows from the side of the stage. He first performed on-stage at the age of 5, when asked to drive a...
film Friends
Friends (1971 film)
Friends is a 1971 film directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Gilbert, Vernon Harris and Jack Russell. The soundtrack by Elton John and Bernie Taupin was released as the Friends album. The film was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best English-Language Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe...
, whose soundtrack helped launch the singing and songwriting careers of Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
and Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
.
She played a femme fatale
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
in the Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze was a French actor, critic, screenwriter, and director...
movie where she seduces Jacques Weber
Jacques Weber
Jacques Weber is a French actor, director and writer, born in Paris .- Biography :Passionate about drama from his youth, Jacques Weber joined the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique at the age of 20, and won the prix d'Excellence when he left. He joined Robert Hossein in Reims...
. She then appeared in films directed by Gérard Blain
Gérard Blain
Gérard Blain was a French actor and film director. He appeared in 60 films between 1944 and 2000. He also directed nine films between 1971 and 2000.-Selected filmography:* Les Mistons...
and Bernard Queysanne, among others.
She had the lead role in the TV comedy Les 400 coups de Virginie which was shown on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
in 1979.
Filmography
- Elle boit pas, elle fume pas, elle drague pas, mais... elle cause ! (She Does Not Drink, SMoke, or Flirt, But... She Talks!) 1970 – pregnant girl
- FriendsFriends (1971 film)Friends is a 1971 film directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Gilbert, Vernon Harris and Jack Russell. The soundtrack by Elton John and Bernie Taupin was released as the Friends album. The film was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best English-Language Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe...
1971 – Michelle Latour - Le Rempart des Béguines 1972 – Hélène
- Les Grands sentiments font les bons gueuletons (Big Sentiments Make for Good Sports) 1973 – Anne-Marie
- Glissements progressifs du plaisir (Successive Slidings of Pleasure) 1974 – The Prisoner
- Paul and MichellePaul and MichellePaul & Michelle is a 1974 drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert. It is sequel to the 1971 film Friends by the same director and lead actors.-Synopsis:...
1974 – Michelle Latour - Une femme fatale (Femme Fatale) 1975 – Anne Korber
- Un second souffle (1978)
- L'Honorable société (1980) - Ève de Marcilly
- Diane Lanster 1983 (TV) - Diane Lanster
- Jusqu'au bout de la nuit (1995) - Maria
- Ainsi soit-il (2000) - Bertrand's Friend
Songs
Anicée Alvina tried also a career as singer, in particular with the rockRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Ici Paris with which she recorded three singles :
- Image à définir (1982)
- Maman, je ne veux plus aller à l’école (1983)
- Si tu m’aimais encore (1986)