Anne Wiazemsky

Biography

Anne Wiazemsky was a French actress and novelist, born in Germany. She was the granddaughter of the renowned novelist and dramatist François Mauriac through her mother. Wiazemsky made her film debut at the age of 18, portraying Marie in Robert Bresson's Au Hasard Balthazar (1966). She gained further recognition for her roles in several films directed by Jean-Luc Godard, including La Chinoise (1967), Week End (1967), and One Plus One (1968). Wiazemsky was married to Godard from 1967 until their separation in 1979. In addition to her film career, she authored several novels, further contributing to her artistic legacy. Wiazemsky's work remains influential in the realms of cinema and literature.