Dominique Blanchar (1927-2018) was a French actress, daughter of the renowned actor and director Pierre Blanchar. Although she had a significant theatrical career, in cinema she distinguished herself through her ability to portray complex and introspective characters.

Her most iconic and praised role was that of Chantal in Robert Bresson's *Le Journal d'un curé de campagne* (1951), considered a cinematic masterpiece. Here, Blanchar was able to imbue the character with extraordinary depth and inner suffering, delivering a measured yet intense performance.

Other important films include Julien Duvivier's *Au royaume des cieux* (1949). She was often chosen for dramatic roles of reserved women, sometimes tormented or with apparent fragility but great strength, distinguishing herself with a restrained expressiveness that highlighted the underlying emotion.