Zabou Breitman
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Zabou Breitman (born Isabelle Breitman; 30 October 1959), or simply Zabou, is a French actress and director. She is the daughter of actors Jean-Claude Deret and Céline Léger. At the age of four, she appeared in her first movie. Since 1981, Zabou has acted in dozens of roles in films, TV movies, and theaters. She made her directoral debut in 2001 with Se souvenir des belles choses, for which she won a César Award for Best Debut. In 2012, she participated in Rendez-vous en terre inconnue. In 2000 she took the role of Lucille Cadeau, a French actress, in the London premiere of Ayckbourn's House & Garden at the National Theatre in London. Zabou has two children with the sculptor Fabien Chalon: Anna (1990) and Antonin (1993). Source: Article "Zabou Breitman" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Best Zabou Breitman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zabou Breitman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zabou Breitman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lucky Star | Madeleine | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Angels & Co. | Séraphine | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Cassandre | Mère | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Boy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Merci Dorothée ! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | 14 Days to Feel Better | Clara | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | All Because of the Cat | Laure | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Grand Restaurant IV | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Devil Inside | Catherine | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Encore un peu de patience mon amour | Dr. Brigitte Joubert | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dad Friend | Christelle | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mr & Mme Adelman | La directrice de l'école d'Arthur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | La Loi de Pauline, mauvaise Graine | Maître Pauline | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | He Even Has Your Eyes | Claire Mallet | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Box 27 | Patricia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Baden Baden | Ana's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Après moi le bonheur | Véronique | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Thank You for Calling | Inspecteur Moretti | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | All Three of Us | Mother of Fereshteh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Our Futures | La mère de Yann | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Discount | Sofia Benhaoui | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 24 Days | Ruth Halimi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | True Friends | Stéphanie | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | On the Other Side of the Tracks | Morland | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Minister | Pauline, communications director | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Titeuf | Maman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | No and Me | Lou's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Notre Dame des Barjots | Véra Cabral | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Ordinary People | Christine Barbieri | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos | Narrator (French version) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The First Day of the Rest of Your Life | Marie-Jeanne Duval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Crossfire | Commissaire Vasseur | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Vérités assassines | Véra Cabral | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Perfume of the Lady in Black | Edith Rance | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Narco | Paméla | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Almost Peaceful | Léa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | À l'abri des regards indiscrets | La joueuse | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bécassine - Le Trésor Viking | Loulotte (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Beautiful Memories | Marie Bjorg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blue Away to America | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | My Little Business | Nathalie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Proper Attire Required | Catherine Sperry | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kitchen with Apartment | Martine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crisis | Isa Barelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | 588 rue Paradis | Astrid Setian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Une époque formidable | Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | C'est La Vie | Bella | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Follow My Gaze | L'handicapèe | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Banzaï | Sophia, de l'agence de voyages, l'amie d'Isabelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Party 2 | Catherine, Philippe's ex | Average | Similar → |
Zabou Breitman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zabou Breitman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zabou Breitman is "The Grand Restaurant IV" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Zabou Breitman acted in?
Zabou Breitman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Zabou Breitman?
Other notable films include "Vérités assassines", "Merci Dorothée !", and "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life".