Nicole Garcia, born in Oran, Algeria, is an internationally renowned French actress, director, and screenwriter. She emerged as a prominent actress in the 1970s, collaborating with major directors such as Alain Resnais in *My American Uncle* (1980) and winning the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Le Fils préféré* (1994), after several nominations. Beginning in 1990, she launched a successful career as a director alongside her acting, characterized by an astute psychological exploration of characters and rigorous storytelling. Her most acclaimed works behind the camera include *Place Vendôme* (1998), which competed at the Venice Film Festival, and films selected for the Palme d'Or at Cannes, such as *The Adversary* (2002) and *From the Land of the Moon* (2016). Her career is distinguished by a consistent balance between her work as a critically acclaimed actress and that of a respected European filmmaker.