Jeanne Balibar

Personal context

Summary

Jeanne Balibar is a French actor, singer, and director known for work in French arthouse cinema and theatre, including Barbara, Cold War, and roles with directors such as Jacques Rivette and Arnaud Desplechin. Her performances often center on complex, independent women. She has supported #MeToo and #MeTooTheatre, spoken publicly about harassment and unequal treatment of women in the performing arts, and criticized the shortage of substantial roles for older actresses. She has also spoken about joining protests against pension reform and raised concerns about wealth inequality, war, and environmental destruction.