Regent of Scotland and mother of Mary Stuart, advancing French Catholic interests.
An elderly aristocrat who prioritizes her dog over human companions. She misinterprets her pet's digestive issues as apocalyptic signs until Dr. Lima diagnoses a simple parasitosis. Ultimately, she finds comfort in the company of a handsome Polish plumber.
Nathalie Beauvillier is the woman responsible for the troubled estate, which is suffering from financial strain and neglect. She seeks a possible source of income through room rentals and initially accepts Andrew’s help, but angrily rejects his insistence that she see a doctor. Her conflict with Andrew reveals the pressure under which she is living.
A high-society aristocrat and Swann's former lover who warns him against marrying Odette due to the resulting social exclusion.
Estate staff or social guest with minimal narrative function.
Neige's mother, separated from Neige's father. Neige is on execrable terms with her, and Caroline is part of the family tensions surrounding the grandfather's death and the family's Franco-Algerian identity.
A married woman who confronts her husband about his mistress. After leaving him and emptying their apartment, she rents it from Carlo's wife. Following a final phone call telling her husband not to find her, she meets Carlo and shares a quiet moment of connection.
A purported portrait painter arriving from Berlin, she brings a painting of Voltaire and persuades the philosopher to pose nude, provoking conflict with his wife. Initially revealed as a spy serving Le Cardinal, she ultimately defects to the materialist and sensual cause represented by the philosopher.
Proserpina embodies a temptation that Orpheus encounters during his journey through the Underworld. Her presence forms one of the trials confronting him as he searches for Eurydice and is forced to face the nature of his love and the reality of death.
Marcel's sister, a nightclub singer with a rumored prostitute background. Arrives after a mysterious call about her brother's death. Connects multiple characters through hidden affairs.
Wealthy widow meant to sponsor Ponceludon but cheats at a wit game with her lover. He spares her reputation, and her husband certifies his lineage. She sleeps with Ponceludon for favors, orchestrates a scene to expose him to Mathilde, and later plots revenge by inviting him to a ridicule-inducing costume ball.
A renowned cantatrice whose music helps the comatose Paul regain his will to live. During a performance for Hitler, she defiantly replaces a Wagner piece with Verdi’s prayer, forcing the Nazi dignitaries to leave. Ordered to flee Germany, she dies on her return trip to France, leaving her estate to Paul.
Fanny Ardant has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Augustin with 1 titles. Signature works include Mr. Blake at Your Service!, The Palace, DNA. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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