Tribute to Fanny Ardant
Homenagem a Fanny Ardant
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Thursday 17 September · until 22 Sept
Tribute session to Fanny Ardant, featuring the actress, a preview excerpt of her new film 'Ela Olhava Sem Nada Ver', and the participation of producer Ana Pinhão Moura and actress Ana Padrão.
Fanny Ardant is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary French cinema. Born in Saumur, France, in 1949, she stood out for her elegant presence, unmistakable voice, and ability to interpret complex and intense characters. Over several decades of career, she built a rich and diverse filmography, becoming a reference in French, European, and world cinema. Besides her career as an actress in film and theater, Fanny Ardant also developed a path as a director. Her work behind the camera reveals a particular sensitivity to themes related to memory, passion, individual freedom, and the feminine condition, and her films are characterized by an intimate and poetic approach that privileges strong and emotionally dense characters. Her contribution to cinematic culture continues to inspire new generations of actors, directors, and viewers, confirming her as one of the great artistic personalities of contemporary art and culture, which is why the Board of Directors of the D. Luís I Foundation decided to honor her. Fanny Ardant will be in Cascais on September 17 at 7:30 PM for a tribute session that will take place at the Maria de Jesus Barroso Auditorium, at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego. Organized by the D. Luís I Foundation, in collaboration with the Cascais City Council, the session will also feature the presence of producer Ana Pinhão Moura and actress Ana Padrão, who is part of the cast of 'Ela Olhava Sem Nada Ver', the new feature film directed and written by Fanny Ardant and filmed on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores. During the session, an exclusive excerpt of about 15 minutes from 'Ela Olhava Sem Nada Ver' (2026), currently in post-production, will be presented. The film was produced by Ana Pinhão Moura, through APM, Actions Per Minute, and features a cast that brings together Portuguese and foreign actors, including Ana Padrão, Carolina Amaral, Paulo Pires, Miguel Borges, Vladimir Mishukov, Ricardo Pereira, Yulia Gancheva, Anabela Moreira, Marcello Urgeghe, and Miguel Monteiro, with the special participation of Gérard Depardieu. Learn more HERE. Information: D. Luís I Foundation | 214815660 | geral@fdl.pt. Organization: D. Luís I Foundation, with the support of the Cascais City Council.