CASSANDRE

An iconic actress of European cinema and theatre, Fanny Ardant is one of the great voices of the contemporary French stage. With a magnetic presence, an unmistakable voice and intense dramatic force, over the decades, she has built an artistic career marked by elegance, emotional depth and commitment to great female characters.

Born in Saumur in 1949, she studied political science before turning definitively towards acting. Her career reached international prominence following her collaboration with François Truffaut, and since then, she has worked with some of the most prestigious directors in European cinema. Award-winning on numerous occasions, she has been recognised by both critics and audiences for her ability to embody complex, free and passionate characters.

In parallel with cinema, Fanny Ardant has worked regularly in the theatre, tackling great classical and contemporary texts and consolidating herself as a leading performer on the main European stages. In recent years, she has also successfully explored the dialogue between theatre, music and the spoken word, in projects that combine performance and recital.

In this performance in Andorra, Fanny Ardant portrays Cassandra, a tragic and visionary figure and a symbol of lucidity, courage and solitude in the face of incomprehension. With her profound voice and extraordinary mastery of stage expression, the actress offers an intense, contemporary reading of the character, turning her into a reflection of the great human questions surrounding destiny, truth and responsibility.

Her presence in the programme makes this a first-class cultural event and reaffirms the festival's commitment to artistic excellence and dialogue between disciplines.