'On Isabelle Huppert'


Isabelle Huppert must revel in the relative freedom that European cinema allows. Her work has become a signature for Provocative and daring filmaking.She has worked under some intelligent and sophisticated direction over the years from
Claude Chabrol, Jean Luc Godard and more recently Haneke. Perhaps by adding something unexpectedly visceral and honest to the roles she explores,her performances have a habit of leaving a lasting impression.Ma Mere divided critics but made us all blush. Fearlessly accepting roles many would baulk at, Huppert immerses herself in the characters she plays. Following a rare preview of
Patrice Chéreau's
Gabrielle - a reworking of the Joseph Conrad short story, The Return- at the
NFT, she will talk on stage about this remarkable filmography and about her decisions to accept difficult subject matter. Consistently reliable for turning in unforgettable performances Isabelle Huppert's reputation as a mesmerising screen talent is assured.Shane Deegan