**Solveig Dommartin (1961-2007)** was a French actress, known for her intense screen presence and significant collaborations with auteur directors, becoming an iconic face of independent European cinema.

She was the muse of **Wim Wenders**, who directed her in memorable roles: the angel Marion in *Wings of Desire* (Der Himmel über Berlin, 1987), with her delicate grace, and Claire Tourneur in the science fiction epic *Until the End of the World* (Bis ans Ende der Welt, 1991), where she displayed an intense melancholy.

Her career was also closely tied to her work with **Claire Denis**, for whom she starred in acclaimed films such as *Nénette et Boni* (1996) and the masterpiece *Beau Travail* (1999), where her ethereal presence contributed to the almost dreamlike atmosphere.

Dommartin was appreciated for her ability to embody complex female characters: often enigmatic, vulnerable yet resilient, with a deep inner strength that emerged from her natural, unmannered acting. Her premature passing left a void in auteur cinema.