Nicole Courcel
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Nicole Courcel is a French actress, who achieved popularity through the 1950s, and 1960s, though she is mostly unknown outside of France. Born Nicole Marie-Anne Andrieux in Saint-Cloud
, western suburbs of Paris, she appeared in 43 films between 1947
and 1979
. After serving as an extra in a few films, she won a major role in Rendez-vous de juillet (1949), with Brigitte Auber
. Later in life, she turned to television appearing in different TV movies and miniseries, in which she continued to work until 2004. Courcel is best known for her role in Serge Bourguignon's Sundays and Cybele
(1962). Also she had notable parts in such productions: La Marie du port
(1950, opposite Jean Gabin
), Sacha Guitry
's Royal Affairs in Versailles
(1954), and La Sorcière
(1956, opposite Marina Vlady
).
Saint-Cloud
Saint-Cloud is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.Like other communes of the Hauts-de-Seine such as Marnes-la-Coquette, Neuilly-sur-Seine or Vaucresson, Saint-Cloud is one of the wealthiest cities in France, ranked 22nd out of the 36500 in...
, western suburbs of Paris, she appeared in 43 films between 1947
1947 in film
The year 1947 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May 22 - Great Expectations is premiered in New York.*November 24 : The United States House of Representatives of the 80th Congress voted 346 to 17 to approve citations for contempt of Congress against the "Hollywood Ten".*November 25...
and 1979
French films of 1979
A list of films produced in France in 1979.-1979:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database**...
. After serving as an extra in a few films, she won a major role in Rendez-vous de juillet (1949), with Brigitte Auber
Brigitte Auber
Brigitte Auber is a French actress who has worked extensively on film and TV in Europe, but is little-known in the United States....
. Later in life, she turned to television appearing in different TV movies and miniseries, in which she continued to work until 2004. Courcel is best known for her role in Serge Bourguignon's Sundays and Cybele
Sundays and Cybele
Sundays and Cybele is a 1962 French film directed by Serge Bourguignon. Its original French title is Les Dimanches de Ville d'Avray , referring to the Ville-d'Avray suburb of Paris. The film tells the tragic story of a 12-year-old French orphan girl who is befriended by an innocent but emotionally...
(1962). Also she had notable parts in such productions: La Marie du port
La Marie du port
La Marie du port is a 1950 French romantic drama film directed by Marcel Carné. The screenplay was written by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes and Jacques Prévert, based on a novel by Georges Simenon. The music score is by Joseph Kosma and the cinematography by Henri Alekan...
(1950, opposite Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin
-Biography:Born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé in Paris, he grew up in the village of Mériel in the Seine-et-Oise département, about 22 mi north of Paris. The son of cabaret entertainers, he attended the Lycée Janson de Sailly...
), Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry
Alexandre-Pierre Georges Guitry was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright of the Boulevard theatre.- Biography :...
's Royal Affairs in Versailles
Royal Affairs in Versailles
Royal Affairs in Versailles is a 1954 French historical drama directed by Sacha Guitry, which tells some episodes through portrayal of the personalities who lived in Versailles' castle...
(1954), and La Sorcière
La Sorcière (film)
La Sorcière is a 1956 drama film directed by André Michel based on a screenplay by Paul Andréota and Jacques Companéez. Adapted from the Alexander Kuprin novel Olesya...
(1956, opposite Marina Vlady
Marina Vlady
Marina Vlady is a French actress.She won the Best Actress Award at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival for The Conjugal Bed. From 1955 to 1959 she was married to actor/director Robert Hossein...
).
Selected filmography
- Rendezvous in JulyRendezvous in JulyRendezvous in July is a 1949 French comedy film directed and written by Jacques Becker. It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Daniel Gélin as Lucien* Brigitte Auber as Thérèse* Nicole Courcel as Christine Courcel...
(1949) - La Marie du portLa Marie du portLa Marie du port is a 1950 French romantic drama film directed by Marcel Carné. The screenplay was written by Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes and Jacques Prévert, based on a novel by Georges Simenon. The music score is by Joseph Kosma and the cinematography by Henri Alekan...
(1950) - Royal Affairs in VersaillesRoyal Affairs in VersaillesRoyal Affairs in Versailles is a 1954 French historical drama directed by Sacha Guitry, which tells some episodes through portrayal of the personalities who lived in Versailles' castle...
(1954) - Papa, maman, la bonne et moiPapa, maman, la bonne et moiPapa, maman, la bonne et moi , is a French comedy film from 1954, directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, written by Marcel Aymé, starring Robert Lamoureux and Louis de Funès.- Cast :* Robert Lamoureux : Robert Langlois, the son, future lawyer...
(1954) - Papa, maman, ma femme et moiPapa, maman, ma femme et moiPapa, maman, ma femme et moi , is a French comedy film from 1955, directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, written by Marcel Aymé, starring Robert Lamoureux and Louis de Funès...
(1955) - Huis closHuis clos (1954 film)Huis clos , is a French comedy film from 1954, directed by Jacqueline Audry, written by Jean-Paul Sartre, starring Jean-Marie Amato and Louis de Funès.- Cast :* Arletty : Inès Serrano, lesbian* Gaby Sylvia : Estelle Rigaud, the infanticide...
(1954) - La SorcièreLa Sorcière (film)La Sorcière is a 1956 drama film directed by André Michel based on a screenplay by Paul Andréota and Jacques Companéez. Adapted from the Alexander Kuprin novel Olesya...
(1956) - Testament of OrpheusTestament of OrpheusTestament of Orpheus is a 1960 film directed by and starring Jean Cocteau. It is considered the final part of the Orphic Trilogy, following The Blood of a Poet and Orphée...
(1960) - Sundays and CybeleSundays and CybeleSundays and Cybele is a 1962 French film directed by Serge Bourguignon. Its original French title is Les Dimanches de Ville d'Avray , referring to the Ville-d'Avray suburb of Paris. The film tells the tragic story of a 12-year-old French orphan girl who is befriended by an innocent but emotionally...
(1962) - Konga YoKonga YoKonga Yo is a 1962 French adventure film directed by Yves Allégret. It was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Nicole Courcel - Marie* Jean Lefebvre - Jean* Sophie M'Bali - Angèle* Roger Pigaut - Georges...
(1962) - Sundays and CybeleSundays and CybeleSundays and Cybele is a 1962 French film directed by Serge Bourguignon. Its original French title is Les Dimanches de Ville d'Avray , referring to the Ville-d'Avray suburb of Paris. The film tells the tragic story of a 12-year-old French orphan girl who is befriended by an innocent but emotionally...
(1962) - Delay in MarienbornDelay in MarienbornDelay in Marienborn , is a 1963 German-French drama film directed by Rolf Hädrich. It was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival. It was released in the US in 1964 by Allied Artists as Stop Train 349.-Cast:...
(1963) - L'aventure c'est l'aventure (1972)
External links
- Nicole Courcel at Cinémathèque française