Marie-France Thielland, known professionally as Bulle Ogier, was born on August 9, 1939, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Little information is publicly available regarding her early childhood and family background prior to her acting career.
Ogier began her acting career in the early 1960s, initially working in theatre. Her film debut was in 1964 in Jacques Rivette’s *Paris Belongs to Us*. This collaboration marked the beginning of a long and fruitful association with Rivette, significantly shaping her career.
Bulle Ogier became a prominent figure in French New Wave and experimental cinema. Her collaborations with Jacques Rivette are particularly significant. She starred in several of his films, including *L’Amour fou* (1969), *Céline and Julie Go Boating* (1974), and *Le Pont du Nord* (1981). These films are known for their improvisational style and exploration of narrative boundaries.
Beyond Rivette, Ogier has worked with numerous other acclaimed directors, including Luis Buñuel in *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie* (1972), Rainer Werner Fassbinder in *Whity* (1971) and *Roulette chinoise* (1976), and Marguerite Duras in *Delphine Seyrig’s and Carole Roussopoulos’s So Be It* (1981). She has consistently chosen roles that challenge conventional acting norms and explore complex characters.
Bulle Ogier has received critical acclaim for her performances throughout her career. She has been nominated for and won several awards, including a nomination for the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Northern Star* (1982), and won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Venus Beauty Institute* (1999).
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