The name of the mysterious and vibrant Romy Schneider in the history of world cinema is on a par with Hildegard Knef and Marlene Dietrich. The stunning acting talent of an actress of German origin brought her worldwide fame, recognition and success. After debuting in big cinema at the age of 15, by the age of 17, all of Europe already knew her name. However, in the personal life of the actress, everything was not so smooth.
Romy Schneider: biography, personal life
The outstanding talent must have been inherited by R. Schneider. She was born in an exclusively acting family in two generations. Her mother, a German screen star, is Magda Schneider, and her father is a popular Austrian actor - Wolf Albach-Retti. The profession is such that parents rarely saw their children, and when Rosemary Magdalene (given name at birth) was 7 years old, she was completely divorced. Employment and constant tours also explain the fact that the girl was trained and brought up in a boarding school located in Goldenstein Castle, a private school at the convent. Romy Schneider, a biography whose personal life is full of interesting twists, from an early age gravitated to the theater, drawing, singing, actively participated in school plays and performances, and soloed in the church choir.
After her film career began to gain momentum, job offers began to come from all sides. The girl became a real European star. Having the right to choose, in 1958 she went to Paris to shoot the picture "Christina", where not only on the screen, but in reality she found love. Then the still almost unknown twenty-three-year-old Alain Delon and the rising star Romy Schneider got engaged in spite of the protests of their parents. This happened in 1959. Their relationship lasted 6 years.
In 1966, the actress married Harry Mayen, married to a daughter and son. Unfortunately, Romy Schneider, whose filmography is presented below, had to pass many tests. After the death of her 14-year-old son, she began to abuse alcohol and sedatives, the situation was aggravated by a serious operation just undergone. The actress died at the age of 43 in her apartment. The press actively developed the version of suicide, but heart failure was called the official reason.
Film career
R. Schneider got into the movie thanks to her mother, who offered Romy to the producer for the role of her “screen” daughter. The girl passed the test successfully and with her abilities hit the film crew. The first tape with her participation "When the White Lilac Blossoms" was released in 1953. Further films followed one after another.
However, the famous young actress woke up after the premiere of the first part of the trilogy about Queen Elizabeth of Bavaria ("Sissy") in 1955 (frame in photo). After almost two decades (in 1972), Romy Schneider, whose filmography is famous for working with the most eminent directors, will return to this role again in the historical film “Ludwig”, forever remembered by the audience as the beautiful and charming Empress Sissy.
It is impossible to list all the films with her participation, since she played about 60 roles in the movie. But we offer you a selection of the 5 most popular paintings that will reveal to you the full incredible acting talent and beauty of this woman.
“The main thing is to love”
This is one of the best creations of the Polish director Andrzej Zhukovsky. The main role in the film was brought by Romy Schneider, whose filmography is impressive, the prestigious Cesar Award. In the center of the plot is a desperate actress Nadine, who can not find a job. Having met on the set with a photographer working in the porn industry, she quietly draws him, herself and her husband into a tragic love triangle. It is difficult and not always possible to get out of it, but the main thing is to love.
Crime Report
It was under this name, and not “Direct Report of Death,” that the picture was known to the Soviet audience. A fantastic drama tells about the last hours of the writer’s life. The action takes place in the near future. The right to a tragic and shocking report was granted to journalist Roddy. Micro transmitters are introduced into his brain, which leads to the fact that his eyes turn into micro-lenses. It is through them that the world will see a sensation. However, adventurer Roddy became interested in a woman and will do everything possible to save her.
The painting “Direct Report on Death” by the genre is a classic thriller, the plot line of which is confusing and unpredictable, and a brilliant acting game keeps the viewer in suspense throughout the entire tape.
"Simple story"
A dramatic film that brought the actress the second Cesar Award. A touching story about a woman artist experiencing a difficult period in her life. Her lover is an infantile and selfish person, prone to suicidal thoughts. Realizing that the relationship is at an impasse, a woman decides to break up. Marie's ex-husband unexpectedly intervenes in the situation, a chance encounter with which aroused an old feeling in their hearts.
"The only angel on earth"
A touching melodrama with elements of a comedy about the love of an ordinary stewardess for a famous racer. Charming Lina is smart, beautiful and kind, but her eyes are full of tears from unrequited love. Pierre, known in the world of racing, often flies with the airline in which the girl works, but she does not pay any attention to her, since he was washed with the upcoming engagement. After the bride safely escapes with another, Pierre is in complete despair and is ready to commit suicide. To help the unfortunate racer from the heavenly office, his guardian angel is sent.
Screen version of the novel by Heinrich Böll
The painting "Group Portrait with a Lady" was shot based on the novel of the same name by G. Boll, first published in 1971. This is one of the most famous and powerful works of the author, for which he received the Nobel Prize. The composition of the novel is very interesting.
The reader learns about the main character, the past beauty, and now the object of ridicule and gossip from strangers: friends, enemies, acquaintances. The name is fully consistent with the content - this is a portrait of a woman against the backdrop of a turbulent and tragic era. No less interesting is the film adaptation of the novel, directed by Alexander Petrovich. The main role in the film was played by Romy Schneider, the filmography of which as a result was replenished with another cinematic diamond.