Born Hanne Karin Bayer in Denmark, Anna Karina (1940-2019) was a French-Danish actress, singer, and director, an iconic figure of the Nouvelle Vague.

Rising to prominence as the muse and key collaborator of Jean-Luc Godard, her husband, she starred in seven of his most significant films, defining the aesthetic of the movement. Her unforgettable performances include *A Woman Is a Woman* (1961), for which she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at Berlin, *My Life to Live* (1962), *Band of Outsiders* (1964), and *Pierrot le Fou* (1965).

Her style was characterized by an enigmatic presence, natural grace, and an often melancholic expression, yet also spontaneous and rebellious. Anna Karina embodied the modern young woman, effortlessly transitioning from fragility to strength.