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Virginie Efira

Actor
Virginie Efira is a Belgian actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. In the drama ALL TO PLAY FOR (French: RIEN À PERDRE, 2023), directed by Delphine Deloget, she plays the leading role of Sylvie, a single mother fighting for custody of her son. In the dark comedy KILL ME PLEASE (2010) by Olias Barco, Efira plays one of the patients at a clinic for assisted suicide. Other notable films include Elle (2016) by Paul Verhoeven, in which she plays the role of Rebecca, and Benedetta (2021), also directed by Verhoeven, where she portrays the title character Benedetta Carlini. Efira has established herself as one of the leading actresses of French-language cinema, impressing with her ability to portray complex and multifaceted characters.

Films

Don Juan

Don Juan

By Serge Bozon

2022 | 106 min | Comedy

The Don Juan of today is not a womaniser, but a man obsessed with the one woman who left him.

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