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Rachida Brakni

b. 1977

French actress and theatre director

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About Rachida Brakni

Born 1977. Rachida Brakni is a French actor, theatre director, stage actor, film actor and film director.

Rachida Brakni (born 15 February 1977) is a French actress and producer.

Biography In 2001, she joined the Comédie Française, as a member of which she won a Molière Award for her performance in Ruy Blas. In 2002, she was awarded the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her performance in Chaos.

In 2010, she directed her husband, Éric Cantona, in Face au paradis (In Front of Paradise), a contemporary play. The production opened at Théâtre Marigny on the Champs-Élysées on 26 January 2010.

In 2012, she became the face of the fashion brand The Kooples in an advertising campaign.

Personal life Brakni was born in France to Algerian parents. She is married to actor and former professional footballer Eric Cantona.

Selected filmography Chaos (2001) Loin (2001) The Overeater (L'Outremangeur) (2003) Portrait caché (2003) Ne Quittez pas ! (2004) Mon Accident (2004) L'Enfant endormi (2005) Une Belle histoire (2005) Barakat ! (2006) La Surprise (TV) (2006) On ne devrait pas exister (2006) La Part animale (2007) Lisa et le pilote d'avion (2007) A Man and His Dog (2009) Neuilly sa mère ! (2009) Face au paradis (2010) La Ligne droite (2011) Let Them Come (2015) Neuilly sa mère, sa mère ! (2018) Lonely Planet (2024) Spies of Terror

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique
Awards
César Award for Best Female Revelation

Family & relationships

Spouse
Eric Cantona

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rachida Brakni?

French actress and theatre director

When was Rachida Brakni born?

Rachida Brakni was born on 15 February 1977 in Paris.

What is Rachida Brakni's occupation?

Rachida Brakni is an actor, theatre director, stage actor, film actor and film director.

What nationality is Rachida Brakni?

Rachida Brakni is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rachida Brakni

· Wikidata: Q275346

· DBpedia: Rachida Brakni

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