**Anne Dorval** is a Canadian (Quebecois) actress known for her versatility and the intensity of her performances. She achieved international fame thanks to her prolific collaboration with director Xavier Dolan. She became his muse, playing iconic roles in films such as *J'ai tué ma mère* (2009), where she played a complex and tormented mother, and above all *Mommy* (2014).

*Mommy*, which earned her critical acclaim and a César nomination, established her as a performer of strong, imperfect, and deeply human female characters. Her style is characterized by a powerful stage presence, an ability to shift from anger to tenderness, and to bring to life energetic, volcanic but also deeply vulnerable maternal figures, often on the edge. Her film career highlights a talent for capturing the essence of resilient and complex women.