Anouk Aimée – Filmography (Selected & Chronological Highlights)

Anouk Aimée appeared in approximately 70 films between 1947 and 2019, working across France, Italy, the UK, Spain, Germany, and the U.S. Below is a curated, structured list of her most significant and historically recognized works.

Early Career (1947–1955)

These films established her presence and introduced her to European audiences.

  • La Maison sous la mer (1947) – debut film at age 14

  • La Fleur de l'âge (1947)

  • Les Amants de Vérone (1949) – early breakout role

  • Golden Salamander (1950)

  • The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1952)

  • The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952)

  • Contraband Spain (1955)

Rise to International Recognition (1956–1965)

This period includes collaborations with major European directors.

  • Montparnasse 19 (1958) – notable 1950s performance

  • The Journey (1959) – Hollywood supporting role

  • La Dolce Vita (1960) – Fellini classic; role that brought global attention

  • Lola (1961) – Jacques Demy; major artistic success

  • (1963) – Fellini masterpiece; acclaimed performance as Guido’s wife

Peak International Fame (1966–1975)

This era includes her most iconic and award‑winning roles.

  • A Man and a Woman (1966) – global hit;

    • Golden Globe Award (1967)

    • Academy Award nomination

  • Justine (1969)

  • The Appointment (1969)

  • The Things of Life (1970)

  • The Most Important Thing: Love (1975)

Late Career & Award‑Winning Work (1976–1990)

She continued to take on emotionally complex roles.

  • Salto nel vuoto (Leap Into the Void) (1980) –

    • Best Actress Award, Cannes Film Festival

  • A Man and a Woman: Twenty Years Later (1986)

Later Work (1991–2019)

A mix of European films, retrospectives, and final screen appearances.

  • La Petite Apocalypse (1993)

  • Festival in Cannes (2001)

  • The Best Years of a Life (2019) – her final film, reuniting with Claude Lelouch and Jean‑Louis Trintignant

Summary of Career Significance

  • 70 films across seven decades

  • Major collaborations with Fellini, Demy, Lelouch, Bellocchio

  • Awards include:

    • Golden Globe (1967)

    • Cannes Best Actress (1980)

    • Oscar nomination (1966)

Her filmography reflects a career defined by emotional subtlety, European modernism,

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