Catherine Rouvel

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Characters played by Catherine Rouvel

Antoinette dite :Nénette — Picnic on the Grass (1959)

Nénette is a farmer’s daughter who wants children despite her disappointment with men. She applies to Étienne Alexis’s insemination project, becomes his chambermaid, and is separated with him during the picnic. Their relationship transforms both of them, and she later appears pregnant while working in a hotel kitchen.

Madame Desprez — Va Savoir (Who Knows?) (2001)

Dominique 'Do’s mother, Madame Desprez owns an inherited private library that Ugo searches while looking for a lost Goldoni play. She warns him that books have disappeared but permits him to browse the collection, unknowingly holding the sought-after manuscript in her kitchen among her cookbooks.

Lola — Borsalino (1970)

Roch's mistress, imprisoned in a brothel by Volpone, later rescued to aid Roch's comeback.

Lola — Borsalino and Co. (1974)

A woman whose establishment and safety are threatened by the escalating gang war. She is relieved when Roch returns and remains closely connected to the conflict.

Marie-Rouge — Mr. Freedom (1969)

Marie-Rouge is Moujik Man's girlfriend and is encountered by Mr. Freedom at Communist Party headquarters after he has been taken there to recover. Mr. Freedom kills her after waking up, and her death becomes a major cause of the later retaliation against his compound by Moujik Man's soldiers and other opponents.

Career Overview

Catherine Rouvel has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Borsalino Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Gypsy Law, Picnic on the Grass, Louise... l'insoumise. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1939-08-31
Birth Place
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q531256), public domain (CC0).