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Juliet BertoFrench actress, screenwriter and film director.
Date of Birth: 16.01.1947
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Debut
- Collaboration with Godard
- Partnership with Rivette
- Transition to Filmmaking
- Legacy and Passing
Early Life and Debut
Juliette Berto, born Annie Lucienne Marie-Louise Jamet on January 16, 1947, in Grenoble, France, embarked on her acting career with a significant role in Jean-Luc Godard's "Two or Three Things I Know About Her" (1967).
Collaboration with Godard
Berto's association with Godard, a prominent figure in the French New Wave cinematic movement, continued with roles in subsequent films such as "La Chinoise" (1967), "Weekend" (1967), "Happiness in the Knowledge" (1969), and "Vladimir and Rosa" (1970).
Partnership with Rivette
Another notable partnership in Berto's career was with Jacques Rivette, another leading figure of the New Wave. She starred in his films "Don't Touch Me" (1971) and "Celine and Julie Go Boating" (1974).
Transition to Filmmaking
In the 1980s, Berto expanded her artistic pursuits by venturing into screenwriting and filmmaking. She made her directorial debut with "Snow" (1981), co-directed with Jean-Henri Roger, which was selected for the main competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. The film received recognition with the Young Cinema Prize (shared with Ken Loach's "Looks and Smiles").
Legacy and Passing
Juliette Berto's influence in the French film industry remained profound throughout her career. She passed away on January 10, 1990, after a battle with breast cancer. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of filmmakers and actors.
