Clara Pacini

Clara Pacini (born 2002) is a French actress known for her role as Jeanne in The Ice Tower, her feature film debut that marked her breakthrough.

Early life and education Clara Pacini was born in 2002 in France. She pursued formal acting education at the Cours Florent from 2020 to 2022, where she underwent dual training in both French and English. She then continued her studies at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) in Paris from 2022 to 2025.

Career Pacini started acting in short films. Her credits include (2024), a psychological thriller, and (2025), a dramatic exploration of the human condition. a major international production directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović. She plays the role of Jeanne, which has been widely noted as her breakout performance. The film, co-starring Marion Cotillard, has been praised for its unique blend of drama and fantasy, and Pacini's portrayal has garnered significant attention from critics for its emotional depth and maturity.

In addition to her film work, Pacini has gained experience in theater. She is involved in several productions as part of her training at CNSAD, such as (2024), directed by Claire Lasne Darcueil, (2025), directed by Sidonie Vilas Boas; (2025), directed by Simon Falguières; (2025), directed by Julien Gosselin; and (2024), directed by Christophe Patty and Audrey Jean-Baptiste.

Upcoming projects Pacini's next project is , still in production.

Personal life In addition to acting, Pacini plays the piano, and is a black belt in judo. She is bilingual in French and English and is also fluent in Spanish.

Filmography Feature films

Year Title Role Director Notes 2025 The Ice Tower Jeanne Lucile Hadžihalilović Nicolas Pariser Filming

Short films Year Title Role Director 2022 Suzanne Maïa Kerkour 2024 Merlin Dutertre 2025 Paul Rigoux

Theatre Year Title Role Director 2024 Claire Lasne Darcueil Christophe Patty and Audrey Jean-Baptiste2025 Julien Gosselin Simon Falguières Sidonie Vilas Boas