Born on May 14, 1947, in Berlin, she was a French actress and novelist, known for her roles in French New Wave cinema. She gained prominence with her performance in Robert Bresson's "Au Hasard Balthazar" (1966) and later starred in Jean-Luc Godard's "La Chinoise" (1967), whom she also married. Her career spanned acting and writing, with several acclaimed novels to her name. She passed away on October 5, 2017, leaving a legacy of artistic contributions to film and literature.