The 1984 film Full Moon in Paris earned Pascale Ogier the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 41st Venice International Film Festival. Born in the 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1958, she developed a multifaceted career across French cinema and television, working as an actor, screenwriter, and costume designer before her premature death in 1984.
Early Career and Television Roles
Pascale Marguerite Cécile Claude Colette Nicolas began appearing in screen roles as a child, with an uncredited part in the 1969 film Paulina Is Leaving. As she transitioned into adulthood, her portfolio expanded to include significant television projects. In 1978, she played the character Muriel Pucheu in the television movie La vie comme ça. She followed this in 1980 with a leading role in the television film Catherine de Heilbronn.
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In 1981, she participated in the production of Le Pont du Nord, directed by Jacques Rivette, where she served as both an actor and a co-writer alongside her mother, Bulle Ogier. This period of her life involved diverse projects, including the 1978 film Perceval le Gallois and uncredited work in Lady of the Camelias in 1981. She also appeared in the 1983 films Signes extérieurs de richesse and Ghost Dance.
Recognition and Final Roles
Her performance in the 1984 Éric Rohmer film Full Moon in Paris brought critical recognition, including a César Award nomination for Best Actress at the 10th César Awards. Her final credited appearances included the film Ave Maria, released in 1984, and the short film Rosette vend des roses, which debuted in 1985. The 1986 film Down by Law carries a dedication to her memory.
Circumstances of Death
Pascale Ogier died on 25 October 1984 in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, one day before her 26th birthday. Medical reports indicated a heart attack resulting from a heart murmur condition she had managed since the age of 12, compounded by drug use. She remains buried at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in the grave of the Ogier family.
Fast facts
- Born: 26 October 1958, Paris
- Died: 25 October 1984, Paris
- Occupations: Actor, screenwriter, costume designer
- Notable Award: Volpi Cup for Best Actress (1984)
- Burial Site: Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Parents: Bulle Ogier and Gilles Nicolas
Questions readers ask
Which film is Pascale Ogier most associated with?
She is most noted for her leading role in the 1984 film Full Moon in Paris, directed by Éric Rohmer.
Did Pascale Ogier receive any posthumous recognition?
Yes, she received a posthumous César Award nomination for her work in Full Moon in Paris and the 1986 film Down by Law is dedicated to her.
Achievements
- Notable work: Full Moon in Paris
- Worked as actor, screenwriter and film actor
