Martine Chevallier

Acting

Martine Chevallier

Born May 10, 1949 · Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France (age 77)

Martine Chevallier (born 1949 in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France) is a French actress. Martine Chevallier joined the Conservatoire national supérieur d’art dramatique in the class of Antoine Vitez and won the first prize in 1974. In 1986, she joined the Comédie-Française and has been a sociétaire since 1988. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martine Chevallier, licensed under CC-BY-SA, ful…

Known For

The Mad Women's BallThe Mad Women's Ball · 2021
The Mad Women's Ball
7.02021
MovieThrillerDrama
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. Based on the novel 'Le bal des folles' by Victoria Mas.
Tell No OneTell No One · 2006
Tell No One
7.22006
MovieDramaThriller
A man receives a mysterious email appearing to be from his wife, who was murdered years earlier. As he frantically tries to find out whether she's alive, he finds himself being implicated in her death.
The ForestThe Forest · 2014
The Forest
6.12014
MovieDramaTV Movie
The Forest is both a vibrantly spontaneous and brutally funny family drama, and a glorious tribute to acting and theater - in other words, an Arnaud Desplechin film. With Michel Vuillermoz and Denis Podalydès as the nephew and his friend, Adeline D’Hermy as the niece, and Martine Chevallier in a stunning performance as the sublimely selfish aunt Raissa.
MauditsMaudits · 2025
Maudits
6.02025
MovieThrillerTV Movie
In the eighth month of her pregnancy, which she is struggling to fully accept, Lucile discovers that her paternal grandmother is not dead, as she had always been told, but is alive and well in a small village in the Morvan region. Does this secret hide a terrible curse that would strike all the boys in the family and threaten Lucile's child? Or does it hide other family secrets? Against the advice of her loved ones, Lucile leaves for Morvan, determined to face the ghosts of her past...
Frequent DeathFrequent Death · 1988
Frequent Death
5.61988
MovieCrimeThriller
Jeanne Quester is a psychologist-on-the-airwaves in a radio station. She got a raw deal when she was a child.
Farewell, My QueenFarewell, My Queen · 2012
Farewell, My Queen
5.92012
MovieDramaHistory
A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.
Work Hard, Play HardWork Hard, Play Hard · 2004
Work Hard, Play Hard
5.82004
MovieDrama
Philippe Seigner starts his career in business consulting at the posh Paris seat of McGregor. His first serious task is delicate: An audit at a factory, which is about to be taken over. As he soon realizes, this will mean sacking about 80 employees. However, his girl friend reproaches him collaborating with ruthless capitalism, as if any of the downsizing could be mitigated by him bowing out.
Celle qui resteCelle qui reste · 2005
Celle qui reste
6.02005
MovieDrama
Alice has lost her father and one leg in a car accident. She lives with her mother (Jeanne) and grandfather in a farm. Summer holidays start and she can't go to the sea with other children of the village. Then she meets Vincent, a younger boy who stayed in the village as well, and Alain, the mayor's son who's back in town to train his athleticism female club. Alice would like to run with her prosthesis but Jeanne doesn't want her to run nor to approach Alain.

Movies

The Mad Women's BallThe Mad Women's Ball · 2021
The Mad Women's Ball
7.02021
MovieThrillerDrama
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. Based on the novel 'Le bal des folles' by Victoria Mas.
Tell No OneTell No One · 2006
Tell No One
7.22006
MovieDramaThriller
A man receives a mysterious email appearing to be from his wife, who was murdered years earlier. As he frantically tries to find out whether she's alive, he finds himself being implicated in her death.
The ForestThe Forest · 2014
The Forest
6.12014
MovieDramaTV Movie
The Forest is both a vibrantly spontaneous and brutally funny family drama, and a glorious tribute to acting and theater - in other words, an Arnaud Desplechin film. With Michel Vuillermoz and Denis Podalydès as the nephew and his friend, Adeline D’Hermy as the niece, and Martine Chevallier in a stunning performance as the sublimely selfish aunt Raissa.
MauditsMaudits · 2025
Maudits
6.02025
MovieThrillerTV Movie
In the eighth month of her pregnancy, which she is struggling to fully accept, Lucile discovers that her paternal grandmother is not dead, as she had always been told, but is alive and well in a small village in the Morvan region. Does this secret hide a terrible curse that would strike all the boys in the family and threaten Lucile's child? Or does it hide other family secrets? Against the advice of her loved ones, Lucile leaves for Morvan, determined to face the ghosts of her past...
Frequent DeathFrequent Death · 1988
Frequent Death
5.61988
MovieCrimeThriller
Jeanne Quester is a psychologist-on-the-airwaves in a radio station. She got a raw deal when she was a child.
Farewell, My QueenFarewell, My Queen · 2012
Farewell, My Queen
5.92012
MovieDramaHistory
A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.
Work Hard, Play HardWork Hard, Play Hard · 2004
Work Hard, Play Hard
5.82004
MovieDrama
Philippe Seigner starts his career in business consulting at the posh Paris seat of McGregor. His first serious task is delicate: An audit at a factory, which is about to be taken over. As he soon realizes, this will mean sacking about 80 employees. However, his girl friend reproaches him collaborating with ruthless capitalism, as if any of the downsizing could be mitigated by him bowing out.
Celle qui resteCelle qui reste · 2005
Celle qui reste
6.02005
MovieDrama
Alice has lost her father and one leg in a car accident. She lives with her mother (Jeanne) and grandfather in a farm. Summer holidays start and she can't go to the sea with other children of the village. Then she meets Vincent, a younger boy who stayed in the village as well, and Alain, the mayor's son who's back in town to train his athleticism female club. Alice would like to run with her prosthesis but Jeanne doesn't want her to run nor to approach Alain.
Two of UsTwo of Us · 2020
Two of Us
7.02020
MovieDramaRomance
Nina and Madeleine have been sharing their lives and the landing between their two apartments for decades. After more than 20 years of loving in the shadows, Madeleine promises Nina she will tell her family the truth. It takes an unexpected event to show her the importance of living your truth.
Le jour sera comme la nuitLe jour sera comme la nuit
Le jour sera comme la nuit
MovieHistoryDrama
La vengeance sans visageLa vengeance sans visage · 2023
La vengeance sans visage
5.92023
MovieTV MovieThriller
Marie is an executive in an airport. During a rafting trip, she meets Maxime, a parachuting and wingsuit enthusiast. However, she is unaware that Maxime and his gang are looting airport cash-in-transit vehicles and planning a robbery. To ensure Marie's silence, Sofia - leader of the gang - sabotages her parachute during an initiation. Marie falls 2,000 meters but miraculously survives. A year later, handicapped, she took refuge in her parents' house in Gap, her hometown. Until the day Marie meets Sofia, who thinks she is dead and does not recognize her. Marie decides to take revenge by luring them into a new robbery. But Luc Ferraz, a BRI officer looking for the source of the gang's information, is not to be trusted. Marie has the ideal profile. So Luc pretends to be an assistant to her in order to trace the robbers.
Don't Worry, I'm FineDon't Worry, I'm Fine · 2006
Don't Worry, I'm Fine
7.22006
MovieDrama
A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with their father.
Confidence ReignsConfidence Reigns · 2004
Confidence Reigns
4.32004
MovieComedy
Christel and Christoph have no education, no morals - they are working as servants in wealthy homes in order to clean out their hosts. Having decided to combine their talents and efforts, they are starting to work in the the house of Therions - wealthy bourgeoisie of Mulhouse...
The Man in the BasementThe Man in the Basement · 2021
The Man in the Basement
5.62021
MovieMysteryDrama
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
Blame It on Fidel!Blame It on Fidel! · 2006
Blame It on Fidel!
7.02006
MovieHistoryDrama
A 9-year-old girl weathers big changes in her household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris.
The Page TurnerThe Page Turner · 2006
The Page Turner
6.52006
MovieDramaMusic
Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.
La chaise videLa chaise vide · 1975
La chaise vide
7.51975
MovieDrama
Not My TypeNot My Type · 2014
Not My Type
6.12014
MovieComedyRomance
Clement, a young philosophy teacher, is sent to Arras for a year. He meets Jennifer, a pretty hair stylist, and the two freely share their hearts and bodies as they try to overcome the cultural and social divide between them.
Le Mariage de FigaroLe Mariage de Figaro · 2018
Le Mariage de Figaro
2018
MovieComedyTV Movie
A staging of Beaumarchais's play "The Marriage of Figaro" by Christophe Rauck.
Bad FaithBad Faith · 2006
Bad Faith
6.02006
MovieComedy
In Paris, Clara, psycho motor therapist, and Ismaël, music teacher, have been lovers for four years. Happy, the couple are expecting their first child and decide to move in together. But the news is not well received by their respective families because Clara is Jewish and Ishmael a Muslim. Although not practicing, this difference will gradually sow trouble in their love life.
Stages of LoveStages of Love · 2024
Stages of Love
6.32024
MovieComedyRomance
For years, Henri and Nora have shared everything: they love each other, and she directs the plays he performs in. When Henri lands his first film role, the production of their new show is threatened, and their relationship explodes. They start wondering: is it possible to love each other without belonging to one another?
Le Système RibadierLe Système Ribadier · 2013
Le Système Ribadier
8.02013
MovieComedy
Sur le bout des doigtsSur le bout des doigts · 2002
Sur le bout des doigts
7.02002
MovieDrama
A piano prodigy nurtures her gift under the watchful eye of her mom, but soon struggles to cope with pressure and expectations.
In His HandsIn His Hands · 2005
In His Hands
5.92005
MovieDramaThriller
In Lille, Claire Gauthier is an ordinary married woman with a young daughter that works in an insurance company analyzing losses of insured properties. When the single veterinary Laurent Kessler claims damage in his basement caused by a flooding due to water leakage, Claire resolves the situation favorably for him. The weird Laurent visits Claire in her office successively, inviting her for drinks and lunch, and they get close to each other. Meanwhile, a serial killer is terrorizing Lille, killing women with a scalpel. Claire feels a great attraction for Laurent, who has an unusual behavior in her apartment. When Claire sees a scalpel in the pocket of Laurent's jacket, she fears him, but still loves him.

TV Shows

Champs-ElyséesChamps-Elysées · 1982
Champs-Elysées
6.81982
Series
Les saisonsLes saisons · 2025
Les saisons
6.32025
SeriesDrama
Elles et moiElles et moi · 2009
Elles et moi
1.02009
SeriesDrama
January 1939. The fall of Barcelona seals the defeat of the Spanish Republicans. Five hundred thousand of them choose exile. Upon arriving in France, the men are disarmed and interned in camps. As for the families, the administration distributes them among makeshift centers, several of which are in Ardèche. Elles et moi chooses to follow the fate of the Esteva family during these terrible months and the five years of war that follow. Lluis, the father, lives in hope of reconquest. Pilar, his courageous and energetic wife, feels that this new country will become her home for a long time to come. She thus leads her two children, Isabel and Ignacio, into this new life...
MozartMozart · 1982
Mozart
8.01982
SeriesDrama
The 1982 French television miniseries "Mozart" traces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from his childhood as a musical prodigy to his final years as one of history's greatest composers. It follows his European concert tours, his pursuit of artistic independence, his marriage to Constanze, and the personal and financial struggles that accompanied his remarkable career. The series emphasizes historical authenticity, recreating eighteenth-century settings and depicting the people and events that shaped Mozart's life and music. Blending biographical storytelling with performances of his compositions, it offers a thoughtful portrait of the man behind the enduring musical legacy.
The Island of Thirty CoffinsThe Island of Thirty Coffins · 2022
The Island of Thirty Coffins
6.62022
SeriesDramaCrime
Christine lost her son at birth 15 years ago. Or so she believes, until she receives a video suggesting he might not be dead. That sends her hurrying back to the island of her childhood in Brittany to discover the truth in an investigation confronting multiple mysteries.
L'État de GraceL'État de Grace · 2006
L'État de Grace
1.02006
SeriesComedyDrama
L'État de Grace was a French television show that featured France's first female president.
Les Dames de la côteLes Dames de la côte · 1979
Les Dames de la côte
7.31979
SeriesDrama
French miniseries.