Édith Scob

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Characters played by Édith Scob

Céline — Holy Motors (2012)

Mr. Oscar's loyal limousine driver who manages his daily appointments, assists him during transformations and emergencies, and eventually reveals her own hidden life by wearing a mask and departing at the Holy Motors garage.

Christiane Génessier — Eyes Without a Face (1960)

The disfigured daughter of Dr. Génessier, forced to wear a featureless mask. Initially passive and dependent on her father's experiments, she gradually loses her mind from guilt and isolation. Ultimately, she rebels, murders Louise, frees the captives and animals, and leaves her father's mansion.

Yvette — Things to Come (2016)

Yvette is Nathalie's mother, an ex-model who requires constant attention. Her dependence forms an important part of Nathalie's responsibilities outside school, and her death is one of the major events that transforms Nathalie's circumstances, removing a longstanding obligation and leaving her with unexpected freedom.

Sylvia — Vidocq (2001)

The manager of the Parisian brothel where Preah works. Boisset visits her during his early investigation into the Alchemist case.

Oriane de Guermantes — Time Regained (1999)

A prominent aristocrat and Marcel’s former acquaintance. She reemerges at a grand ball, initially failing to recognize Marcel before exchanging memories. Now aligned with the Verdurins, she offers cynical commentary on Gilberte’s mourning and social survival, reflecting the film’s exploration of post-war societal transformations.

Marie D'Aubray Boissand — The Burning Court (1962)

Wife of historian Michel Boissand and a direct descendant of the notorious poisoner Madame de Brinvilliers. Mathias is fascinated by her, and she is suspected of poisoning him to avenge her ancestor.

Jacqueline Favraux — Judex (1963)

Favraux's daughter who hosts the masked engagement party. She learns of Judex's warnings about her father's illicit wealth, renounces her inheritance to support her daughter Alice, and is ultimately protected and reunited with Judex.

Virgin Mary — The Milky Way (1969)

Appears as a vision to the pilgrims and the two men they meet, miraculously returning a lost rosary. The local priest also recounts a separate miracle where she temporarily assumed the form of a wandering nun to serve in a convent.

Madame Delalande — Family for Rent (2015)

Appears in the provided cast list as Madame Delalande, portrayed by Édith Scob. No additional plot details are provided in the source text.

Edith — Casa de Lava (1995)

A woman whom Mariana encounters in the village. Edith is among the people whose stories mingle illness, death, ghosts, and violence, contributing to the atmosphere of unease surrounding Leão's return. The available account does not specify a closer relationship between Edith and either of the leads.

Hélène — Summer Hours (2008)

The widowed matriarch of the family. Before her 75th birthday, she worries about the future of her family home and her late uncle's valuable art collection, hoping her children will divide it peacefully. She passes away shortly after the celebration.

Madame Toussaint — Loonies at Large (1993)

Madame Toussaint is Henri Toussaint's seriously ill wife. She wishes to see Henri one last time and give him a kiss of forgiveness before she dies. Her desire for this farewell prompts psychiatrist Bertrand Daumale to seek permission to take Henri from the clinic for a visit.

Career Overview

Édith Scob has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the Joan the Maid Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Holy Motors, Eyes Without a Face, The Lovers on the Bridge. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
87
Birth Date
1937-10-21
Birth Place
Paris, France

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