Marie Rivière

Marie Rivière, born on December 22, 1956, is a prominent French actress and filmmaker celebrated for her significant collaborations with director Éric Rohmer.

Hailing from a working-class background, Rivière spent her early years in a housing project in Montreuil, where she initially embarked on a career as a schoolteacher and later worked as a shop assistant. At the age of 21, inspired by Rohmer's film *L'Amour l'après-midi*, she reached out to the director with a letter and photograph. This bold move led to her auditioning at Les Films du Losange, where she caught the attention of Rohmer, resulting in a minor role in *Perceval le Gallois*.

Her career took off with her appearance in *The Aviator's Wife*, marking the beginning of her involvement in Rohmer’s *Comédies et Proverbes* series. Rivière garnered widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the introspective character Delphine in *The Green Ray*, a film that not only became a critical darling but also secured the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. She reunited with Rohmer in 1998 for *Conte d'automne* (Autumn Tale), alongside fellow actress Béatrice Romand.

In addition to her acting career, Rivière ventured into filmmaking, co-directing her debut film *La Règle du Silence* in 1993 with Marc Rivière, showcasing her versatile talents in the cinematic arts.