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Zabou Breitman

Zabou Breitman

Acting·1959·94 films

Zabou Breitman (born Isabelle Breitman; 30 October 1959), or simply Zabou, is a French actress and director. She is the daughter of actors Jean-Claude Deret and Céline Léger. At the age of four, she appeared in her first movie. Since 1981, Zabou has acted in dozens of roles in films, TV movies, and theaters. She made her directoral debut in 2001 with Se souvenir des belles choses, for which she won a César Award for Best Debut. In 2012, she participated in Rendez-vous en terre inconnue.…

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As Actor

On the Other Side of the Tracks
On the Other Side of the Tracks (2012)Morland
The Party 2
The Party 2 (1982)Catherine, Philippe's ex
He Even Has Your Eyes
He Even Has Your Eyes (2017)Claire Mallet
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (2008)Marie-Jeanne Duval
All Three of Us
All Three of Us (2015)Mother of Fereshteh
Mr & Mme Adelman
Mr & Mme Adelman (2017)La directrice de l'école d'Arthur
Dad Friend
Dad Friend (2018)Christelle
Banzaï
Banzaï (1983)Sophia, de l'agence de voyages, l'amie d'Isabelle
Kitchen with Apartment
Kitchen with Apartment (1993)Martine
Narco
Narco (2004)Paméla
The Minister
The Minister (2011)Pauline, communications director
Titeuf
Titeuf (2011)Maman (voice)
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Bad Wolf (2013)Victoire
Among Friends
Among Friends (2015)Astrid
The Crisis
The Crisis (1992)Isa Barelle
Our Futures
Our Futures (2015)La mère de Yann
Une époque formidable
Une époque formidable (1991)Interviewer
Gwendoline
Gwendoline (1984)Beth
Murder Party
Murder Party (2022)Emmanuelle
Discount
Discount (2014)Sofia Benhaoui
C'est La Vie
C'est La Vie (1990)Bella
Après moi le bonheur
Après moi le bonheur (2016)Véronique
24 Days
24 Days (2014)Ruth Halimi
No and Me
No and Me (2010)Lou's mother
Beautiful Memories
Beautiful Memories (2001)Marie Bjorg
Alter Ego
Alter Ego (2026)Nicole Lecovec
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)Narrator (French version) (voice)
14 Days to Feel Better
14 Days to Feel Better (2024)Clara
Thank You for Calling
Thank You for Calling (2015)Inspecteur Moretti
Darling Trap
Darling Trap (2014)Clémence Garnier
Angels & Co.
Angels & Co. (2025)Séraphine
Promotion canapé
Promotion canapé (1990)Carole
My Little Business
My Little Business (1999)Nathalie
True Friends
True Friends (2013)Stéphanie
Super Papa
Super Papa (2024)Sylvie
Pieces of Me
Pieces of Me (2013)Christine
Arrête ton cinéma !
Arrête ton cinéma ! (2016)Ingrid
All Because of the Cat
All Because of the Cat (2023)Laure
Baden Baden
Baden Baden (2016)Ana's Mother
Cassandre
Cassandre (2025)Mère
Start Me Up
Start Me Up (2024)Chachou
No Signal!
No Signal! (2025)Jeanine Tudor
The Perfume of the Lady in Black
The Perfume of the Lady in Black (2005)Edith Rance
Proper Attire Required
Proper Attire Required (1997)Catherine Sperry
The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck
The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck (1991)Carole Ribéra
588 rue Paradis
588 rue Paradis (1992)Astrid Setian
Le Beauf
Le Beauf (1987)Marylin
Elle voit des nains partout !
Elle voit des nains partout ! (1982)Blanche-Neige
Crossfire
Crossfire (2008)Commissaire Vasseur
Lucky Star
Lucky Star (2025)Madeleine
Fucking Fernand
Fucking Fernand (1987)une prostituée
Ça reste entre nous
Ça reste entre nous (1998)Marie
The Devil Inside
The Devil Inside (2020)Catherine
The Ordinary People
The Ordinary People (2009)Christine Barbieri
Almost Peaceful
Almost Peaceful (2002)Léa
Bécassine, le trésor viking
Bécassine, le trésor viking (2001)Loulotte (voice)
One Woman or Two
One Woman or Two (1985)Constance Michoux
Make It Mine
Make It Mine (1986)Odile
The Boy
The Boy (2025)Self
Mauvaise Pioche
Mauvaise Pioche (2026)Michèle
Box 27
Box 27 (2016)Patricia
La vie privée des animaux
La vie privée des animaux (2005)(voice)
Les cigognes n'en font qu'à leur tête
Les cigognes n'en font qu'à leur tête (1989)Hélène Parnet
La Travestie
La Travestie (1988)Nicole Armingaud
Shadey
Shadey (1985)Hotel Maid
Billy Ze Kick
Billy Ze Kick (1985)Juliette Chapeau
Dandin
Dandin (1988)Angélique
Follow My Gaze
Follow My Gaze (1986)L'handicapèe
Toujours seuls
Toujours seuls (1991)Isabelle
Merci Dorothée !
Merci Dorothée ! (2025)Self
Blue Away to America
Blue Away to America (1999)Anna
Le double de ma moitié
Le double de ma moitié (1999)Cécile / Suzy
Moitié-moitié
Moitié-moitié (1989)Sarah
Crimes et jardins
Crimes et jardins (1991)Viviane
À l'abri des regards indiscrets
À l'abri des regards indiscrets (2002)La joueuse
L'inconnue du Val-Perdu
L'inconnue du Val-Perdu (2001)Martine
The Grand Restaurant IV
The Grand Restaurant IV (2022)
États d'âme
États d'âme (1986)Hélène
Poor Bastards
Poor Bastards (2019)
Notre Dame des Barjots
Notre Dame des Barjots (2010)Véra Cabral
Just Before the Storm
Just Before the Storm (1993)Mathilde
Blanval
Blanval (1991)Emma
La Loi de Pauline, mauvaise Graine
La Loi de Pauline, mauvaise Graine (2017)Maître Pauline
L'héroïque cinématographe
L'héroïque cinématographe (2002)Self (voice)
Vérités assassines
Vérités assassines (2007)Véra Cabral
Encore un peu de patience mon amour
Encore un peu de patience mon amour (2020)Dr. Brigitte Joubert
Les Enfants de la Pop 80's
Les Enfants de la Pop 80's (2012)Self (archive footage)
Retour en terre inconnue
Retour en terre inconnue (2009)Self

As Director

The Swallows of Kabul
The Swallows of Kabul (2019)
No and Me
No and Me (2010)
Beautiful Memories
Beautiful Memories (2001)
Someone I Loved
Someone I Loved (2009)
The Man of My Life
The Man of My Life (2006)
The Boy
The Boy (2025)
L'Hiver sous la table
L'Hiver sous la table (2005)
Logiquimperturbabledufou
Logiquimperturbabledufou (2021)
Le Système Ribadier
Le Système Ribadier (2013)

As Writer

The Swallows of Kabul
The Swallows of Kabul (2019)
No and Me
No and Me (2010)
Beautiful Memories
Beautiful Memories (2001)
Someone I Loved
Someone I Loved (2009)
The Man of My Life
The Man of My Life (2006)
The Boy
The Boy (2025)
Logiquimperturbabledufou
Logiquimperturbabledufou (2021)