Born in Paris on October 22, 1943, Catherine Deneuve is a renowned figure in French cinema. It made sense for her to follow in her parents’ footsteps, given both of them are actors.
Her big break came when she played Geneviève Emery in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in 1964, captivating viewers. She exhibited an amazing ability to strike a balance between strength and tenderness in this performance.
Over the course of her storied career, Deneuve has worked with renowned directors such as Luis Buñuel on Belle de Jour and Roman Polanski on Repulsion, where her portrayal of Séverine achieved legendary status.
Over her sixty-year career, she has won two César Awards for Best Actress: for Le Dernier Métro in 1980 and for Indochine in 1992, which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Deneuve is still making a name for herself in the movie business, even at her advanced age. Notable performances include The Truth (2019). She is well-known for her support of women’s rights and freedom of expression in addition to her acting career.
Remembering the Good Old School Days
With these vintage school supplies, take a trip back in time.
You probably remember your school days with nostalgia if you are between 45 and 65 years old. The classrooms were very different then than they are now. Let’s go back in time and remember certain things that are no longer taught in schools.
The best companion of a musician is an antique chalkboard.
If you loved music, you most likely remember seeing an old chalk holder at the school. Teachers loved these little tools when they had to create music on the whiteboard. Chalk holders are hard to obtain by these days. What other antiquated instruments were utilized in classrooms back then, do you think?
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