Jeanne Moreau (Jeanne Moreau)

12 years, beginning in 1948, Moreau remained on the scene the Comedie Francaise, and then played in the Parisian popular theater.
Her film career began simultaneously with the theatrical activities. Jeanne starred in many low-budget thrillers, but only participated in the paintings Malia "Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) and "Lovers" (1959), brought her the title of one of the most famous actresses in France. After a screen test for these films, the operators were asked Malia did not spoil her career ". "The fact that Joan was not photogenic. - Explained the director much later. - I had to put a lot of makeup and make additional lighting. However, the modest technical means and the small possibility of make-up allowed Moreau to show their main actors' qualities: it can seem almost deformed, and ten seconds turn into a hell of an attractive woman. But at all times remain itself ".
In his intervyu Moreau has always said that her characters have nothing to do with herself, but the best critic of his time, Roger Ebert says that Moreau is similar to Catherine, the heroine of his best film "Jules and Jim" (1961). It shows a tremendous capacity to transform. But the bright images of women with a mysterious smile and beautiful eyes always been an actress with a delicate taste and natural intelligence. In his review of a TV movie "Summer House" (1992) Hebert wrote: "Jeanne Moreau is a real gem of cinema for 35 years. Its heroine - Female fairy, which can keep their real thoughts and feelings deep inside in order to pour them into the finals as perfect as it was unexpected ". Moreau to reveal his acting talents in full force, playing for time in the cinema more than a hundred films.
Since 1976, Jeanne Moreau is the director. Her first film "Light", on his own script, tells the story of an actress who is forced Turns novels with directors in order to continue its work in film. Jeanne herself performed, and the primary role of Sarah.
Being an active participant in the life of all cinema world in 1995, Moreau was a member of the Cannes jury.