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Maïwenn is a French actress and filmmaker of mixed Breton, Vietnamese, French and Algerian descent. She is known for her roles in The Fifth Element, Haute Tension and Polisse, and for directing films such as Pardonnez-moi, Mon roi and Jeanne du Barry.
Maïwenn is a versatile and multicultural filmmaker who has starred in films by Luc Besson and directed social dramas. She is also known for her one-woman shows, her relationship with Besson, and her son Diego.
- January 1, 1
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- Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
May 26, 2021 · Maïwenn is a French actress, director, writer, and producer who starred in Luc Besson's sci-fi film The Fifth Element as the alien Diva Plavalaguna. Learn about her life, career, and relationship with Besson in this article.
Apr 3, 2024 · Among France’s leading female directors, Maïwenn has shocked many women in the film industry with her views on accusations of sexual aggression. During the #MeToo movement Maïwenn lashed out at feminists and those making accusations.
Apr 25, 2024 · “Jeanne du Barry” director Maïwenn is speaking out against The Independent after her interview with the publication, which posted online earlier this month, was headlined with a quote in ...
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Maïwenn (sometimes credited as Maïwenn Besco or her birth name Maïwenn Le Besco, born 17 April 1976) is a French actress, film director and screenwriter. Maïwenn Le Besco was born in Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, a suburban area east of Paris.
Aug 11, 2016 · Maïwenn talks about her latest film, a semi-autobiographical love story starring Vincent Cassel and Emmanuelle Bercot. She reveals how she waited ten years to make the movie, why she decided not to act in it, and why love is not enough.
