Isild Le Besco

Isild Le Besco
Le Besco in 2012
Born (1982-11-22) 22 November 1982
Paris, France
OccupationsActress, film director, screenwriter, producer, film editor
Years active1990–present
MotherCatherine Belkhodja
RelativesMaïwenn (sister)
Websitehttp://isildlebesco.com

Isild Le Besco (born 22 November 1982) is a French actress and filmmaker. She has written, directed, and appeared in several films, and her honours include the Étoile d'or de la révélation féminine and the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Early life

Le Besco was born in Paris to actress and journalist Catherine Belkhodja. On her mother's side, she is of French and Algerian descent, while on her father's side she is of Vietnamese and Breton descent.[1] She is the third of five children, all of whom work in theatre and film.

Career

Le Besco began acting at the age of eight, appearing in Lacenaire (1990), directed by Francis Girod,[2] and La Puce (1996), directed by Emmanuelle Bercot.[3] She later appeared in several French and international films, including Sade (2000), opposite Daniel Auteuil, and The Good Heart (2009), directed by Dagur Kári. In addition to acting, Le Besco has written and directed several films, beginning with Demi-tarif (2004).[4]

Sex abuse cases

She accused Benoît Jacquot of raping her during their relationship, which began when she was underage, and filed a criminal complaint by July 2024.[5][6] Jacquot was placed under preliminary investigation and criminally charged with the rape of a minor on 4 July 2024.[7][8] The Paris prosecutor's office announced that a partner of Le Besco was charged with raping her over a 10-month span in 2007.[9] Jacquot was designated as a special witness in this separate case.[9] Le Besco also alleged Jacques Doillon made advances during work sessions and tried to sexually blackmail her in 2000, when she hoped to star in his film Carrément à l'Ouest.[10][11]

Filmography

Feature films

Short films

  • 1999: Cinematon #995 by Gérard Courant
  • 1991: Place des Vosges by Catherine Belkhodja
  • 1997: Anniversaires by Rosette
  • 1997: Kub Valium by Marine Ledu
  • 1997: Les Vacances by Emmanuelle Bercot
  • 1997: Coquillettes by Joséphine Flasseur
  • 1998: Les amis de Ninon by Rosette
  • 2000: Des Anges by Julien Leloup
  • 2003: Quelqu'un vous aime by Emmanuelle Bercot
  • 2003: Dans la foret noire by Joséphine Flasseur
  • 2016: Cinématon #2944 by Gérard Courant

Television

Screenwriter

  • 1998: Demi-tarif
  • 2004: Charly
  • 2010: Bas-fonds

Director

Theater

Other media

  • "Marais," narrator—an audio walking tour of the Paris neighborhood, created by Soundwalk[12]

Awards

  • 2000: Prix du meilleur scénario Junior au festival de Paris pour son premier scénario: Demi-tarif
  • 2001: Étoile d'or de la révélation féminine for Sade, by Benoît Jacquot.
  • 2001: Nomination, 7 d'or pour Le Choix d'Elodie
  • 2001: Nomination, César Award du Meilleur espoir féminin pour Sade
  • 2001: Lumière Award for Most Promising Actress for Sade
  • 2002: Nomination, César du Meilleur espoir féminin pour Roberto Succo
  • 2004: Prix spécial du Jury a l'European first film festival d’Angers pour Demi-tarif
  • 2004: Prix Procirep. Premiers plans. Angers pour Demi-tarif
  • 2004: Special prize of Jury du festival de Séoul pour Demi-tarif
  • 2005: Grand Prix du Jury. Crossing Europe Festival. Linz pour Demi-tarif
  • 2004: Nomination pour le prix Louis Deluc pour Demi-tarif
  • 2006: Marcello Mastroianni Award at Venice Film Festival (Best New Actress)

References

  1. ^ "The Wild Child of French Cinema". The New York Times. 24 April 2005. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Lacenaire (1990) :: starring: Isild Le Besco, Maïwenn". www.rarefilmfinder.com. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  3. ^ Vanguardia, La (29 September 2025). "La puce (película 1999) - Tráiler. resumen, reparto y dónde ver. Dirigida por Emmanuelle Bercot". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  4. ^ Roxborough, Scott (14 September 2023). "Oldenburg Fest Honors Cinema Iconoclasts Isild Le Besco, Jen Gatien With 2023 Tribute Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  5. ^ "French film director Benoît Jacquot placed under formal investigation for rape". France 24. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Judith Godrèche Files Sexual Assault Complaint Against Jacques Doillon As Anna Mouglalis & Islid Le Besco Also Accuse Director Of Harassment". Deadline. 8 February 2024.
  7. ^ Breeden, Aurelien (3 July 2024). "French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape". New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ^ "French film director Jacquot charged with rape". Le Monde. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Prominent director targeted in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape, assault of actors". Associated Press. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  10. ^ Forgar, Ségolène (9 February 2024). ""Il m'a embrassée de force" : Anna Mouglalis et Isild le Besco, les autres accusatrices de Jacques Doillon". Madame Figaro (in French). Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  11. ^ "French police release filmmaker, prepare to charge another over alleged sexual abuse". France 24. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  12. ^ Soundwalk Archived 28 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
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