Rebellious Muse: Delphine Seyrig as Actor, Director and Activist

Delphine Seyrig (1932–1990) never achieved a level of stardom comparative to many of her contemporaries, but her screen immortality was ensured through several iconic roles that foregrounded a fascinatingly enigmatic, elusive presence.

However, a growing dissatisfaction with the patriarchal, often blatantly misogynistic nature of the material she performed, alongside a recognition of her place within an industry and culture which mythologised male genius at the expense of female voices, led to a conscious shift in career path.

This season highlights her early, foundational work with Alain Resnais, her collaborations with Marguerite Duras, as well her own ventures into filmmaking.


WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE

7:00pm LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD
Alain Resnais (1961) 94 mins – PG

8:55pm MURIEL OU LE TEMPS D’UN RETOUR
Alain Resnais (1963) 115 mins – Unclassified 15+


WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE

7:00pm INDIA SONG
Marguerite Duras (1975) 120 mins – Unclassified 15+

9:15pm BAXTER, VERA BAXTER
Marguerite Duras (1977) 95 mins – Unclassified 15+


WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

7:00pm BE PRETTY AND SHUT UP!
Delphine Seyrig (1981) 111 mins – Unclassified 15+

9:05pm CALAMITY JANE & DELPHINE SEYRIG: A STORY
Babette Mangolte (2020) 87 mins – Unclassified 15+
Preceded by SCUM MANIFESTO Carole Roussopoulos and Delphine Seyrig (1976) 27 mins – Unclassified 15+


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Full program notes: melbournecinematheque.org/category/present-year/rebellious-muse-delphine-seyrig-as-actor-director-and-activist

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