Isabelle Adjani
ActingAbout Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Yasmine Adjani (born June 27, 1955) is a French film actress and singer. Adjani has appeared in 30 films since 1970. She holds the record for most César Award for Best Actress with five, for Possession (1981), One Deadly Summer (1983), Camille Claudel (1988), Queen Margot (1994) and Skirt Day (2009). She was also given a double Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award in 1981. She also received two Academy Award nominations for Best Actress. She performs in French, English, and German.
Isabelle Adjani Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Isabelle Adjani reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Isabelle Adjani's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Isabelle Adjani's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains L'École des femmes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Isabelle Adjani Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Isabelle Adjani's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Isabelle Adjani has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wingwomen | Marraine | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dammi | Cabaret Performer | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | L'Âge d'or de la pub | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Masquerade | Martha Duval | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Peter von Kant | Sidonie | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Marilyn, a woman of today | archive footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dans les pas de Jean-Paul Rappeneau | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | André Téchiné: A Passion for Cinema | Self - Actress (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The World Is Yours | Danny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | La Folie Disneyland Paris : L'Anniversaire des 25 ans du Parc | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Carole Matthieu | Carole Matthieu | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | French Women | Lily | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | David et Madame Hansen | Madame Hansen-Bergmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mammuth | L'amour perdu de Serge | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Skirt Day | Sonia Bergerac | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Figaro | La Comtesse Rosine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | Self (segment "47 Ans Après") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Monsieur Ibrahim | The Star | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bon Voyage | Viviane Denvers | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | One Hundred and One Nights | Self - in Cannes | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Queen Margot | Margot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lung Ta: The Forgotten Tibet | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Camille Claudel | Camille Claudel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know... | Isabelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Subway | Helena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | One Deadly Summer | Eliane Wieck, aka 'Elle' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Deadly Circuit | Catherine Leiris / Lucie Brentano / Ève Granger / Dorothée Ortis / Ariane Chevalier / Charlotte Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | All Fired Up | Pauline Valance | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Quartet | Marya 'Mado' Zelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Next Year If All Goes Well | Isabelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Possession | Anna / Helen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Making of 'Nosferatu' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Bronte Sisters | Emily Brontë | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nosferatu the Vampyre | Lucy Harker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Driver | The Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Violette & Francois | Violette Clot | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mosaïque | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Barocco | Laure | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Tenant | Stella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Story of Adèle H. | Adèle Hugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ondine | Ondine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Slap | Isabelle Douléan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | L'Avare | Marianne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | L'École des femmes | Agnès | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Faustine and the Beautiful Summer | Camille | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le Petit Bougnat | Rose | Hit | Similar → |
Isabelle Adjani - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Isabelle Adjani?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Isabelle Adjani is "L'École des femmes" with a rating of 9.3/10.
How many movies has Isabelle Adjani acted in?
Isabelle Adjani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Isabelle Adjani?
Other notable films include "Ondine", "Mosaïque", and "Lung Ta: The Forgotten Tibet".