Photo by Daniel Angeli
 
Negative Year: n/a
Print size: 30.4x19.8 cm 
Style: Vintage gelatin silver print
Stamp on the verso / small crease at the top left
 
The Backstory:
Catherine Deneuve's r mother was an actress, while her father was a stage and film actor. Growing up in this creative environment, Deneuve developed a deep passion for the performing arts from an early age.
She became one of the leading ladies of the new wave of European cinema. She made her first big mark when she starred in the musical "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival.  She went on to perform in the works of directors such as Luis Bunuel, Roman Polanski, and Francois Truffaut.
 
Apart from her acting career, Deneuve has also made considerable contributions to the fashion industry. Known for her elegance and timeless beauty, she has collaborated with various luxury brands, cementing her status as a style icon.
 
Besides being a fashion icon, Deneuve was also just a mother. Her son Christian Vadim became an actor himself as well. The acting blood probably runs in the family genes.