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French Actress Stéphane Audran Dies At Age 85

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French actress, Stéphane Audran has passed away. She was 85 years-old.

Perhaps best known for the Gabriel Axel's Oscar-winning film "Babette's Feast" in 1987, Audran was also famous for working side-by-side with director Claude Chabrol. The actress-director duo made 23 films together over the decades.

Chabrol directed Audran in films including "Les Cousins," "Lady Macbeth," " L’Oeil du Malin," "La Femme Infidele" and many more.

She was also known for "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie," "The Big Red One" and "Violette Nozière."

Audran won a French César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Violette Nozière" in 1978, and a British Film Academy award for her role in "Just Before Nightfall."

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