Marie-José Nat
Encyclopedia
Marie-José Nat is a French film and television actress.
, to a Kabyle
father and a Corsican mother. She was married to film director Michel Drach
, and starred in his 1961 film Amelie or The Time to Love
, his 1970 film Elise, or Real Life
and his 1974 film Les violons du bal, concerning his childhood experiences during World War II
.
Among her notable works in cinema is sequel films Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
and Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
(1963) directed by André Cayatte
.
at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival
for her performance in Les Violons du bal
, and the film was nominated for the Golden Palm award.
She currently divides her time between Paris and Bonifacio, a small town in Corsica
where, as the most prominent resident, she is known as the "queen of the town."
Early life and family
Marie-José Nat was born Mary-José Benhalassa in Bonifacio, Corse-du-SudCorse-du-Sud
Corse-du-Sud is a French département composed of the southern part of the island of Corsica.- History :The department was formed on 15 September 1975, when the Corse department was divided into Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud...
, to a Kabyle
Kabyle people
The Kabyle people are the largest homogeneous Algerian ethno-cultural and linguistical community and the largest nation in North Africa to be considered exclusively Berber. Their traditional homeland is Kabylie in the north of Algeria, one hundred miles east of Algiers...
father and a Corsican mother. She was married to film director Michel Drach
Michel Drach
Michel Drach was a French film director, writer, producer and actor. His fims include Le Passé simple , which he directed and scripted.-Selected filmography:...
, and starred in his 1961 film Amelie or The Time to Love
Amelie or The Time to Love
Amelie or The Time to Love is a 1961 French drama film directed by Michel Drach. It was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Marie-José Nat - Amélie* Jean Sorel - Alain* Clotilde Joano - Fanny...
, his 1970 film Elise, or Real Life
Elise, or Real Life
Elise, or Real Life is a 1970 French drama film directed by Michel Drach. It was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Marie-José Nat - Elise Le Tellier* Mohamed Chouikh - Arezki* Bernadette Lafont - Anna...
and his 1974 film Les violons du bal, concerning his childhood experiences during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Among her notable works in cinema is sequel films Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc is a 1964 French film directed by André Cayatte telling the story of a marriage break-up told from the woman's point of view....
and Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise is a 1964 French film directed by André Cayatte telling the story of a marriage break-up told from the man's point of view....
(1963) directed by André Cayatte
André Cayatte
André Cayatte was a French New Wave filmmaker and lawyer, who became known for his films centering on themes of crime, justice, and moral responsibility, themes which Cayatte persisted in affirming regardless of changing contemporary attitudes.Some of Cayatte's earlier films that covered these...
.
Awards
She was awarded Best ActressBest Actress Award (Cannes Film Festival)
The Best Actress Award is an award presented at the Cannes Film Festival. It is chosen by the jury from the 'official section' of films at the festival. It was first awarded in 1946.-Award Winners:-External links:* * ....
at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival
1974 Cannes Film Festival
- Jury :*René Clair *Jean-Loup Dabadie *Kenne Fant *Félix Labisse *Irwin Shaw *Michel Soutter *Monica Vitti *Alexander Walker *Rostislav Yurenev -Feature film competition:...
for her performance in Les Violons du bal
Violins at the Ball
Violins at the Ball is a 1974 French drama film directed by Michel Drach. It was entered into the 1974 Cannes Film Festival where Marie-José Nat won the award for Best Actress.-Cast:* Jean-Louis Trintignant - Lui...
, and the film was nominated for the Golden Palm award.
She currently divides her time between Paris and Bonifacio, a small town in Corsica
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
where, as the most prominent resident, she is known as the "queen of the town."
Selected filmography
- The Truth (1960)
- Le Journal d'une femme en blancLe Journal d'une femme en blancLe Journal d'une femme en blanc is a 1965 Italian film, derected by Claude Autant-Lara, written by Jean Aurenche and André Soubiran.-Cast:* Marie-José Nat : Claude Sauvage* Claude Gensac : Mlle Viralleau* Jean Valmont : Pascal...
(1965) - Le PariaLe PariaLe Paria is a French comedy police film from 1969. It was directed by Claude Carliez, written by Claude Rank, starring Jean Marais and Marie-José Nat. The film was also known under the title Diamond Rush , , .- Plot :...
(1969)
External links
- Marie-José Nat at Allmovie
- http://mariejosenat.ifrance.com/