Winning an Oscar in 2008 for “La Vie en Rose” directed by Olivier Dahan, Marion Cotillard has continuously embraced risk through her diverse career choices. Her upcoming role in a film directed by Bertrand Mandico is set to be yet another surprising endeavor.
Marion Cotillard is a versatile talent: from performing Shakespeare in a rendition of Macbeth, convincing top global filmmakers, attaching her name to both indie films and major American blockbusters, to portraying a Snow Queen in her next project, “The Ice Tower” by Lucile Hadzihalilovic.
The actress, who clinched the Academy Award in 2008 for her portrayal of Edith Piaf in “La Vie en Rose,” continues to astonish audiences. She is set to star in the upcoming feature film “Roma Elastica” by Bertrand Mandico. The French director is renowned for his surreal, queer, and punk cinematic world, distinctly unconventional.
A Unique Universe
Among his works are titles like “The Wild Boys,” “After Blue (Dirty Paradise),” and “Conann.” Mandico primarily directs actresses, and his collaboration with Marion Cotillard is not surprising. However, this is the first time such a renowned actress has entered his unique cinematic realm.
What do we know about “Roma Elastica”? The plot is expected to unfold in 1980s Rome, and according to Vogue, Marion Cotillard will play a movie star. She will act alongside Alba Rohrwacher and Italian actress Jasmine Trinca. Filming is expected to take place this year.
Marion Cotillard Returns to TV
In addition to “Roma Elastica” and “The Ice Tower,” which opens in theaters on September 17, Marion Cotillard will appear on the small screen in season 4 of “The Morning Show,” the Apple TV+ series alongside Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. She will play Céline Dumont, a character from a prominent European family, as reported by Variety.
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