Scene from Sweet Movie (1974)

Alternate Names: Anna Magdalena Prucnal, Anna Magdalena Prucnal-Michaud, Prucnal, Анна Пруцнал

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Sun and the Shadow (1962) as Momcheto

Most Important Roles:

• Sweet Movie (1974) as Capt. Anna Planeta
• Dracula and Son (1976) as
• City of Women (1980) as Elena, the Wife
• Images of Women of the Social Corset (2011) as Self
• Dossier 51 (1978) as Sarah Robski
• Crows (1994) as Nauczycielka
• Snow (1981) as Wanda Vallès
• Roly Poly (1968) as Fox's Sister-in-law
• The Sun and the Shadow (1962) as Momcheto
• The Flying Dutchman (1964) as Senta

Career Highlights:

• Sweet Movie (1974)
• Dracula and Son (1976)
• City of Women (1980)
• Images of Women of the Social Corset (2011)
• Dossier 51 (1978)
• Crows (1994)
• Snow (1981)
• Roly Poly (1968)
• The Sun and the Shadow (1962)
• The Flying Dutchman (1964)

Awards:

• Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Anna Prucnal, born on December 17, 1940, in Warsaw, Poland, is a Polish actress and singer of French nationality with roots tracing back to Poland. After her father's death during World War II, she was raised by her mother who descended from the 18th-century King of Poland Stanislas Leszczyński. Prucnal started her acting career at the Studencki Teatr Satyryków in Warsaw and debuted in cinema at age 22 with 'Sun and Shadow'. In 1970, she moved to France for a theatrical career, working with renowned directors like Bertolt Brecht, Jorge Lavelli, and Georges Wilson. She gained notoriety for her role in Dusan Makavejev's 'Sweet Movie', which led to being banned from using her Polish passport due to its controversial content. Prucnal also pursued singing, releasing albums like 'Dream of West, Dream of East' and 'Monsieur Brecht'. Her autobiography, 'Moi qui suis née à Varsovie', was published in 2002.

Alternate Names: Carol Laure, Carol Laure, Carole Champagne, Carole Laure O.C., Carole Lord, Carole Lord

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Mon enfance à Montréal (1971) as

Most Important Roles:

• Sweet Movie (1974) as Miss Monde 1984 / Miss Canada
• Series 4 (1972) as (voice)
• Croque la vie (1981) as Thérèse
• Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978) as Solange
• Born for Hell (1976) as Amy
• Escape to Victory (1981) as Renée
• Kill the Referee (1984) as Martine Vannier
• Shadows in an Empty Room (1976) as Louise Saitta
• Heartbreakers (1984) as Liliane
• La Menace (1977) as Julie Manet

Career Highlights:

• Sweet Movie (1974)
• Series 4 (1972)
• Croque la vie (1981)
• Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)
• Born for Hell (1976)
• Escape to Victory (1981)
• Kill the Referee (1984)
• Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
• Heartbreakers (1984)
• La Menace (1977)

Awards:

• Officer of the Order of Canada

Canadian actress and singer Carole Laure was born on August 5, 1948. Throughout much of her career, she collaborated extensively with Lewis Furey, whom she met in 1977 and later married. Notably, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013 for her international contributions as an actress, singer, director, and dancer.

Alternate Names: Marpessa

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Africa on the Seine (1955) as

Most Important Roles:

• Sweet Movie (1974) as Mama Communa
• Black Orpheus (1959) as Eurydice
• Private Collections (1979) as a siren
• The Secret of the Blue Men (1961) as Malika
• Africa on the Seine (1955) as
• Boubou cravate (1972) as
• Élisa (1957) as Negress
• Le Bal du comte d'Orgel (1970) as Marie
• 38-24-36 (1963) as Self
• Chérie Noire (1966) as Chérie

Career Highlights:

• Sweet Movie (1974)
• Black Orpheus (1959)
• Private Collections (1979)
• The Secret of the Blue Men (1961)
• Africa on the Seine (1955)
• Boubou cravate (1972)
• Élisa (1957)
• Le Bal du comte d'Orgel (1970)
• 38-24-36 (1963)
• Chérie Noire (1966)

Marpessa Dawn, born on January 3, 1934, was an American-born French actress, singer, and dancer of African-American and Filipino heritage. She is best-known for her role as 'Eurydice' in the film 'Black Orpheus'. Dawn passed away on August 25, 2008, at age 74 from a heart attack.