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My Take
Maïwenn is one of the boldest voices in contemporary French cinema, and I find her endlessly compelling. Hailing from Les Lilas, she works as director, writer, and actor, pouring her own life and raw emotion directly into her films. Winning the Jury Prize at Cannes and earning the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres confirms her standing, but it is her unflinching honesty that hooks me. She refuses to prettify human weakness or ugliness. Standing on both sides of the camera gives her a rare authority, and I always look forward to whatever she does next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maïwenn
- Name (Japanese)
- マイウェン
- Reading
- まいうぇん
- Born
- April 17, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 2011 Jury Prize
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.maiwenn.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/maiwennofficial/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%B3
Frequently asked questions
When was Maïwenn born?
Born April 17, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Maïwenn from?
Maïwenn is from Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
What does Maïwenn do?
Maïwenn works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.