Actor
Émilie Dequenne
1981 – 2025
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 29 August 1981, Belœil, Belgique
- Died
- 16 March 2025
- Known for
- Rosetta
, Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Girl on the Train
Émilie Dequenne (1981–2025) was a Belgian actress who won acclaim at 17 for her debut in the Dardenne brothers' Rosetta. She went on to a varied European career spanning French genre cinema and intimate dramas. She remained a respected presence in francophone film until her death.
Where to start
Rosetta (1999)Full guide
Her debut film, a Palme d'Or winner, which made her an overnight star and earned her Cannes' top acting prize.
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)Log in to add it to the library
Big-budget French period thriller that brought her wider international exposure.
The Girl on the Train (2009)Log in to add it to the library
Lead role in André Téchiné's drama, acting opposite Catherine Deneuve.
Our Children (2012)Log in to add it to the library
Intense performance as a mother in crisis, winning her a second Cannes award and a Magritte.
Close (2022)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in Lukas Dhont's acclaimed Belgian drama, showing her later range.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1999 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress for Rosetta
- 2012 Cannes Un Certain Regard Best Actress for Our Children
- 2013 Magritte Award for Best Actress for Our Children
The full list · 51
- 1999RosettaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rosetta
- 2001Brotherhood of the WolfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marianne de Morangias
- 2001Yes, But...Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Eglantine Laville
- 2002The HousekeeperLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Laura
- 2003The Very Merry WidowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Laurence Milcaux
- 2004The Bridge of San Luis ReyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doña Clara
- 2004The LightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Brigitte
- 2004L'AméricainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nelly
- 2005Before You LeaveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Aurélia
- 2005A Song of InnocenceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charlotte
- 2005The United States of AlbertLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grace Carson
- 2006The Great MeaulnesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Valentine
- 2007To Each His Own CinemaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The crying woman (segment "Dans l'obscurité")
- 2007FissuresLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charlotte
- 2007La Vie d'artisteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cora
- 2007Henry Dunant: Red on the CrossLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cécile Thuillier
- 2008Rien dans les pochesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judith Miro
- 2008Charlotte CordayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charlotte Corday
- 2008Miroir, mon beau miroirLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marion
- 2009The Girl on the TrainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jeanne
- 2010The PackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charlotte
- 2010Obsession(s)Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Sarah Lisbourne
- 2010I Forgot to Tell YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marie
- 2011Mystery at Moulin RougeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Diane Barraud
- 2011Illegal LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (voice over)
- 2012Our ChildrenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Murielle
- 2012The CrossingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sarah Arendt
- 2013MöbiusLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sandra
- 2014Not My TypeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jennifer
- 2014Divin enfantLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sarah
- 2015Par accidentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Angélique
- 2015Souviens-toiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emilie Auclair
- 2015Il était une fois... « Rosetta »Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2016Mum Is WrongLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cyrielle
- 2017See You Up ThereLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madeleine Péricourt
- 2017This Is Our LandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pauline Duhez
- 2017The BrigadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chief Warrant Officer Bénédicte Meursault
- 2017The ConsolationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Flavie Flament
- 2018Une vie aprèsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marion
- 2019La MaladroiteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emma Saugier
- 2019My Mum, Cancer and MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cathy
- 2020Love Affair(s)Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Louise
- 2020An Irrepressible WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Renée, Blum's daughter-in-law
- 2022CloseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sophie
- 2023Mr. Blake at Your Service!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Odile
- 2023MarinetteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marinette's Mother
- 2023The Daughter of Albino RodrigueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marga Rodrigue
- 2024SurviveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julia
- 2024Don't Worry, I'll be OkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emma's mom
- 2024RetrotherapyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La Neurologue
- 2024Double foyerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lili
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.