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Delphine Seyrig

Delphine Seyrig

Director & actor · born 10 April 1932 · Beirut, Lebanon

Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (April 10, 1932 – October 15, 1990) was a Lebanese-born French actress and film director. She became active in the feminist movement in the 1970s along with filmmakers Chantal Akerman, Marguerite Duras, and Ulrike Ottinger. In 1975, Seyrig joined forces with Carole Roussopoulos and Ioana Wieder to form the collective Les Insoumuses (The Resistant Muses) and produced videos that became an emancipatory tool and medium of political activism.

Where to start: The Day of the Jackal (1973).

As director 8

As actor 70

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Delphine Seyrig movie?

By viewer score, The Day of the Jackal (1973) at 7.5/10.

What are Delphine Seyrig’s most popular movies?

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Day of the Jackal, Donkey Skin.

How many movies has Delphine Seyrig made?

78 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 70 as actor.

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