Actor

Déborah François

1987

Who they are

Born: 24 May 1987, Rocourt, Liège, Belgium
Known for: The Child, The Page Turner, The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Déborah François is a Belgian actress born in 1987. She came to attention in the Dardenne brothers' Palme d'Or-winning The Child, then took the lead in The Page Turner. She has since built a career in French-language cinema, in both period and contemporary films.

Where to start

The Child (2005)Full guide
Her screen debut, in the Dardenne brothers' Palme d'Or-winning drama, brought her international attention.
The Page Turner (2006)Log in to add it to the library
Her first major leading role, in a psychological thriller that confirmed her as a rising French-language actress.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (2008)Log in to add it to the library
Family drama for which she won the César for Most Promising Actress.
Populaire (2012)Log in to add it to the library
A hit 1950s-set romantic comedy in which she played a leading role, showing her range.
The Paramedic (2020)Log in to add it to the library
A later lead in a drama, showing her continued work in French cinema.

Their films in the library

The Child2005 · Actor

Awards

2009 César Award for Most Promising Actress (The First Day of the Rest of Your Life)

The full list · 40

2005The ChildLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sonia
2006The Page TurnerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mélanie Prouvost
2007Red AntsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alex
2007Dombey and SonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Florence Dombais
2008The First Day of the Rest of Your LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fleur Duval, la fille benjamine
2008Female AgentsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gaëlle Lemenech
2009Unmade BedsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vera
2009Please, Please Me!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Aneth
2009My Queen KaroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dalia
2010Student ServicesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Laura
2011The MonkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Valerio
2011Les Tribulations d'une caissièreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Solweig
2011Memories CornerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ada Servier
2012PopulaireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rose Pamphyle
2012ZarafaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zarafa adulte (voice)
2013Going AwayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emmanuelle Cambière
2014MaestroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gloria
2014C'est pas de l'amourLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Laetitia
2015Married to a StrangerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emma
2016Ma famille t'adore déjà !Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Éva
2016Cezanne and ILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hortense Cézanne
2017Loue-moi !Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Léa
2017Everyone's LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jessica
2017The Poisoning AngelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hélène Jégado / Fleur de Tonnerre
2017Manon 20 ansLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jennifer Bressan
2018Territory of LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maria
2019Never Grow OldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Audrey Tate
2020The ParamedicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vane
2020Savage StateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Justine
2021Owning itLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madame Lebel
2021Le Bruit des trousseauxLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Léa
2022Les Particules élémentairesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Annabelle Wilkenning
2022Mouton noirLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2023Caged WingsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chica Francesca 1
2024Raqqa: Spy vs. SpyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Josephine
2024Life-Size PaulineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pauline
2025Haunted MindsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Manon
2025FanonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Josie Fanon
2025La couleur des flamants rosesLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2026Meurtres en porcelaineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Estelle Meyer

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.