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Rip Anouk Aimée

For many, her name and her face are still associated with a melody and a camera that rotates dizzyingly around a couple in love: Anouk Aimée, the heroine of “A Man and a Woman” by Claude Lelouch, dies on June 18. in Paris, at the age of 92. Born Nicole Dreyfus, she had changed her name for the first time, taking that of her mother, Durand, to escape raids and wearing the yellow star. She later adopted the name of the first character she played, in “La Maison sous la mer”, by Henri Calef. It was Jacques Prévert who suggested adding the name Aimée, which she carried magnificently. Looked at like a horizon line, ebony hair, her presence, at once serious and mysterious, radiated the films of Federico Fellini (“La dolce vita”, “Huit et demi”) and Jacques Demy (“Lola”, “Shop”). of models"). A career recognized with an honorary César in 2002.

Now to push 120 BPM into the next round! 😎

There’a more than HABANA BIENAL this month. Cinematheque of Cuba presents the 22nd French Film Festival from April 17-23, 2019 at different venues around the city!