Lea Wiazemsky, born in Paris, France, is an actress and writer. She is the daughter of Claire Mauriac and Yvan Wiazemsky, and granddaughter of the writer François Mauriac.
Wiazemsky’s acting career began in the late 1960s. She is best known for her collaboration with director Pier Paolo Pasolini, notably in the film Teorema (1968). She also worked with other prominent directors of the French New Wave and Italian cinema.
Her filmography includes the following:
In later years, Wiazemsky focused on writing. She authored several novels, including autobiographical works reflecting on her life and experiences in the film industry. Her novel, Un an après, was adapted into the film Le Redoutable (2017) by Michel Hazanavicius, focusing on her relationship with Jean-Luc Godard.
While primarily known for her roles in art house films and her later writing career, Wiazemsky’s contribution to cinema, particularly during the late 1960s and early 1970s, is significant. Her performances in films by Pasolini and Godard are considered important works of European cinema.
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