BIO: Judith Chemla
Early Life and Background
Judith Chemla is a French actress born on July 5, 1984, in Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is of Tunisian and Jewish descent on her father’s side and Catholic on her mother’s. She trained in acting at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris.
Acting Career
Chemla began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to film and television. She has garnered recognition for her performances in both independent and mainstream French cinema. Her career spans a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, and period pieces.
Notable Works
- Camille Rewinds (Camille Redouble, 2012): A critically acclaimed film where she played the younger version of Noémie Lvovsky’s character. This role significantly raised her profile.
- A Woman’s Life (Une Vie, 2016): Chemla starred as Jeanne, a young woman navigating the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 19th-century France. Her performance earned her a César Award nomination for Best Actress.
- This Summer Feeling (Ce sentiment de l’été, 2015): A drama exploring grief and memory following the death of a loved one.
- My Polish Honeymoon (Lune de miel, 2018): A comedy-drama where she plays a young Jewish woman on her honeymoon in Poland.
- Arthur Rambo (2021): A film exploring the consequences of online activity.
Achievements and Recognition
Chemla has received critical acclaim for her acting performances. Notably, she was nominated for the César Award for Best Actress for her role in A Woman’s Life in 2017. She won the Lumières Award for Most Promising Actress for Camille Rewinds in 2013.
Filmography (Selective)
- 2007: Hellphone
- 2008: Musée haut, musée bas
- 2009: Queen to Play
- 2012: Camille Rewinds