It’s no coincidence that Marion Cotillard is the cover star of “The Film Issue,” our fall 2016 edition—the talented actress has been charming us from the silver screen for decades, with stellar performances that have earned her some truly impressive accolades; Academy Award, BAFTAs, Césars, Lumières, SAGs, Golden Globes—we’d love to know where she keeps them. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of Cotillard’s most iconic roles. Read on, and then pick up the issue on newsstands for the full interview.
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Cotillard absolutely dazzles us as Adriana, the alluring lover of Picasso in Woody Allen’s Academy Award winning film.
In Rob Marshall’s musical drama, Cotillard’s triple-threat performance had her singing, dancing, and fascinating viewers.
To prepare for her role as Polish immigrant Ewa Cybulska, Cotillard actually learned to speak Polish. She also managed to perfect a polish accent for her English-language lines.
This critically acclaimed film acquired numerous award nominations (and wins) including a Best Actress Academy Award nom for Cotillard.
Cotillard’s almost eerie performance in the role of main antagonist, Mal, had audiences captivated. The role was packed with emotion, as her character appeared in the form of her husband (Dom)’s ever-shifting memories.
For this film, Cotillard played double-amputee trainer at Sea World, who struggles to regain her sense of self and body, and reignites her ability to love.
Cotillard’s strikingly accurate portrayal of the French singer Édith Piaf is still largely considered her most important role to date. It is also the role that won her an Academy award for Best Actress, and to date, she is the only actress to receive the honour for a French-speaking role.
