Isabelle Adjani (born in Paris in 1955) is one of the most celebrated and intense French actresses of her generation, the only performer to have won a record five César Awards for Best Actress. Possessing a magnetic beauty and an extraordinary ability to immerse herself in psychologically complex roles, she achieved international fame at a very young age, receiving her first Oscar nomination for her performance in The Story of Adele H. (1975). Her filmography is marked by visceral and unforgettable performances, including her shocking dual role in Possession (1981), which earned her the award at Cannes (along with Quartet), the passionate role in Camille Claudel (1988), which brought her a second Oscar nomination, and her performance in Queen Margot (1994). Her career is an example of bold choices and an enigmatic, powerful talent.