00:00Isabelle Yasmin Ejani, born on June 27, 1955, is a French actress and singer of Algerian
00:08and German descent. She has had a remarkable career, earning accolades and recognition for
00:14her performance at the Academy Awards and the César Awards. Isabelle Ejani is the only performer
00:19to win five César Awards for acting, all in the Best Actress category. Her wins include roles in
00:26films such as Pontidons, Perbersen en Stia, Tintin 81, One Deadly Summer 1983, Camille
00:35Clotalkine 1988, Laurine Margot 1994, Skirt Day 2009. Her portrayal of Adele Hugo in The Story
00:46of Adele H., 1975, earned her her first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her
00:55at 20, the youngest nominee in that category at the time. Her second Best Actress nomination
01:00came in 1990 for portraying Camille Clotal, making her the first French actress to receive
01:07two Academy Award nominations for foreign-language films. Other notable roles. She won the Cannes
01:14Film Festival Award for her performances in Possession and Quartet in 1981, becoming the
01:21only actress to win for two films in the same competition slate. She also received a Berlin
01:28Silver Bear for her role in Camille Clotal. Her other notable film roles include Nosferatu the
01:34Vampire, All Fired Up Subway, Ishtar Diabolic, and Bon Voyage. Early life and education.
01:42Isabelle Ejani was born in the 17th arrondissement of Paris to Mohamed Sharif Adjani,
01:49an Algerian Muslim, and Emma Auguste-Auguste Schweinberger, a German Catholic. She grew up
01:56bilingual, speaking French and German fluently, in Genevilliers, a northwestern suburb of Paris.
02:03Ejani began acting by the age of 12, in amateur theater, and later joined the comedy. She
02:09successfully passed her baccalaureate and audited classes at the University of Vincennes in 1976.
02:17Isabelle Ejani's talent, versatility, and dedication have left an indelible mark on the world.
02:24Let's delve into some fascinating facts about the talented French actress Isabelle Ejani.
02:30Multicultural background. Isabelle Ejani was born on June 27, 1955, in Paris, France. She hails from
02:40a multicultural background, with her mother being German and her father Algerian. Early-day DC,
02:46Ejani made her acting debut at the tender age of 14. She was discovered by the famed director
02:52Françoise Truffaut, who cast her in his film The Story of Adèle Aitchie. This role earned her her
02:59first Academy Award nomination at the César Awards Record. Isabelle Ejani is the only actress to win
03:06the Best Actress César Award five times. Her remarkable range in command over her craft
03:12have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. Ejani is fluent in four languages,
03:18French, English, German, and Arabic. Her ability to effortlessly converse in multiple languages
03:25adds to her versatility. Her international breakthrough came with the film The Tenant,
03:30directed by Roman Polanski. Her haunting performance in this psychological thriller
03:36cemented her status as a global star. Ejani Award Nomination
03:41Ejani has been nominated for the Academy Awards five times. Her nominations include
03:47Best Actress for The Story of Adèle Aitchie and Camille Claudel.
03:52Harponic Role in Possession Her portrayal of a woman descending
03:56into madness in the horror film, Possession earned her critical acclaim. It showcased her ability to
04:03delve into complex and challenging characters. Ejani has collaborated with renowned directors
04:10such as Werner Herzog, Andrzej Zalawski, and Luc Besson. These collaborations have resulted in
04:17some of her most memorable performances. In her intense preparation for roles,
04:22she immerses herself in the characters she portrays, often undergoing physical and emotional
04:28transformations. Her dedication to her craft is commendable. In 1999, Isabella Ejani was appointed
04:36as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. She actively engages in humanitarian and cultural efforts
04:43to promote education and inclusivity. These facts barely scratch the surface of Isabella Ejani's
04:49captivating career and enduring legacy. Her unparalleled talent continues to shine brightly
04:56in the mesmerizing universe of cinema. Let's explore the love story timeline of the talented
05:02French actress, Isabelle Ejani. Bruno Newtonnet, 1976-1981
05:09Isabelle Ejani had a significant relationship with Bruno Newton,
05:14a cinematographer. Their love story spanned from 1976 to 1981. Together, they shared moments of
05:22passion and creativity. Daniel Day-Lewis, 1989-1995 Ejani's next love affair was with the
05:31renowned British actor Daniel Day-Lewis. They were together from 1989 to 1995. Their relationship was
05:40intense and filled with artistic energy. Children Isabella Ejani has two sons.
05:48Her first son was born in 1979 with Bruno Newton. In 1995, she had another son with Daniel Day-Lewis.
05:58Isabella Ejani's personal life has been as captivating as her on-screen performances.
06:04Her love stories have intertwined with her artistic journey, creating a rich tapestry of experiences.
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