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Anna Karina
Anna Karina (born Hanne Karin Blarke Bayer; 22 September 1940 – 14 December 2019), was an iconic Danish-French film actress, director, writer, model, and singer. She was known for her early collaborations with the notable French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard, who was also her first husband. She starred in some of his most significant works like 'The Little Soldier', 'A Woman Is a Woman', 'My Life to Live', 'Bande à part (Band of Outsiders)', 'Pierrot le Fou', and 'Alphaville'. Notably, her stellar performance in 'A Woman Is a Woman' garnered her the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival. In addition to her cinematic work, Karina also had successful stints as a singer and novelist. Born in Frederiksberg, Denmark, she dreamt of acting from a young age and eventually moved to Paris in pursuit of her dreams at 17. Over the years, she established herself as a staple in French New Wave cinema and is also regarded as a style icon.
In 1972, she started her own production company for 'Vivre ensemble', her directorial debut, screened in the Critics' Week lineup at the 26th Cannes Film Festival. She additionally directed the French-Canadian film, 'Victoria'. The New York Times recognized her as 'one of the screen's great beauties and an enduring symbol of the French New Wave'. Despite a challenging childhood and early struggles, she managed to etch an indelible mark in the world of cinema while exploring other creative avenues like singing and writing. Her undeniable talent, combined with her infectious spirit and enduring resilience, made her a beloved figure in the film industry and beyond.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Hanne Karin Blarke Bayer
Born: Frederiksberg, Denmark
Citizenship: Danish, French
Birthday: September 22, 1940
Occupations: Actress, Film Director, Writer, Singer, Model
Years Active: 1959-2019
Spouses: Jean-Luc Godard, Pierre Fabre, Daniel Duval, Dennis Berry
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Movies Featuring Anna Karina
Band of Outsiders
Le Petit Soldat (re-release)
A Woman Is a Woman
Quantum Cowboys
Every Day Words Disappear
In the Darkness of Time
I, Cesar
Regina Roma
To Each His Own Cinema
A Friend of Vincent
Treasure Island
Sang titre
Sem Título #8: Vai Sobreviver
The Nun
The Lovely Month of May
Vivre Sa Vie
Dark Galaxy
All About Loving
Up, Down, Fragile
Bread and Chocolate
Scheherazade
She’ll Have to Go
Tonight or Never
The Salzburg Connection
Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak
The Magus
Carl Th. Dreyer
The Four Truths
La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même
Before Winter Comes
Pierrot le Fou
Anna
Set Me Free
Le petit soldat
A Woman Is a Woman
Fiancés on the Bridge
Birth of a Nation
Chinese Roulette
The Time to Die
Circle of Love
The Camp Followers
The Oldest Profession
Lamiel
The Wedding Ring
Cinépanorama: Anna Karina
Chloé
Laughter in the Dark
Morel’s Invention
L’Âge d’or de la pub
Godard Cinema
Alphaville
Made in U.S.A
Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
Appointment in Bray
Sweet and Sour
Justine
Just Like at Home
Living Together
The Stranger
Career Timeline
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1969
Before Winter Comes
Maria
Laughter in the Dark
Margot
Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel
Elisabeth Kohlhaas
Justine
Melissa
1967
Anna
Anna
The Oldest Profession
Natasha (segment "Anticipation, ou l'amour en l'an 2000")
Lamiel
Lamiel
The Stranger
Marie Cardona
1963
The Lovely Month of May
Self (uncredited)
Scheherazade
Shéhérazade
Le petit soldat
Veronica Dreyer
Sweet and Sour
Ginette
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