Romy Schneider: An Icon of French Culture
The creators of the popular Brigitte Bardot expo last year are opening a new exhibition on another icon of French culture – Romy Schneider, one of France’s favorite actress (and Art of the Home too!). It opens near Paris (in Boulogne-Billancourt) tomorrow so if you are in the Paris area over the next four months, consider jumping on the metro to meet or rediscover this legend. This expo is a celebration of the talented actress Romy Schneider was but also the authentic woman she represents for many French women across generations.
Romy Schneider: An Icon of French Culture
And, as we are recognizing this legendary actress, our hearts think about Romy Schneider, the mother of David — the son she tragically lost and that she simply could not bear to survive. So, today we wanted to share with you a touching montage of, not the magnificent actress she was, but the loving mother she was – the way she looks at her beloved son says it all!
Romy Schneider was born in Vienna, Austria, but she spent most of her adult life in France. She would say:
- French – “J’ai choisi un pays qui m’a reçu à bras ouverts il y a très longtemps et qui m’a fait connaître bien des bonheurs“ – Romy Schneider (1938-1982), Actrice
- English — ”I chose a country that welcomed me with open arms a long time ago and that gave me so many moments of happiness” – Romy Schneider (1938-1982), Actress
If you would like to see some of her movies, there are so many great ones. You may recall we reviewed just a couple of them for the Art of the Home soirée ciné (movie night): the love triangle “Cesar and Rosalie (César et Rosalie) and the thriller movie “The Swimming Pool” (La Piscine).
Romy Schneider: An Icon of French Culture
Here are the details of the exhibition for those blessed to be in Paris between November 2011 and February 2012 – Enjoy!
Exposition Romy Schneider
From 4 November 2011 to 22 Febraury 2012 – Open everyday, from 10AM to 7 PM
Musée des années 1930 (MA30)
Espace Landowski
28 avenue André Morizet
92100 Boulogne Billancourt
tél. : 0892 707 920
How do you get there? Métro Line 9 – Marcel Sembat