Delphine Seyrig
ActingAbout Delphine Seyrig
Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (April 10, 1932 – October 15, 1990) was a Lebanese-born French actress and film director. She became active in the feminist movement in the 1970s along with filmmakers Chantal Akerman, Marguerite Duras, and Ulrike Ottinger. In 1975, Seyrig joined forces with Carole Roussopoulos and Ioana Wieder to form the collective Les Insoumuses (The Resistant Muses) and produced videos that became an emancipatory tool and medium of political activism.
Delphine Seyrig Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Delphine Seyrig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Delphine Seyrig's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Delphine Seyrig's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Duras and Cinema, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Delphine Seyrig Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Delphine Seyrig's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Delphine Seyrig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Delphine and Carole | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Black Sun | Self (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Duras and Cinema | Self [archive footage] | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Delphine Seyrig, portrait d'une comète | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia | Lady Windermere | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Superbia – The Pride | Bettlerfürstin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Golden Eighties | Jeanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Seven Women, Seven Sins | Kabuki Theatre Lady (segment "Pride") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Letters Home | Aurelia Plath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press | Dr. Mabuse / Grand Inquisitor of Seville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Grain of Sand | Solange | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Documenteur | Delphine (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Freak Orlando | Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Be Pretty and Shut Up! | Self - Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | I Sent a Letter to My Love | Yvette | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Faces of Love | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Baxter, Vera Baxter | L'inconnue | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Dear Michele | Adriana Vivanti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert | Anne-Marie Stretter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Places of Marguerite Duras | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles | Jeanne Dielman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Maso and Miso Go Boating | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Scum Manifesto | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | India Song | Anne-Marie Stretter | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Garden That Tilts | Kate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Aloïse | Aloïse (adulte) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Autour de Jeanne Dielman | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Black Windmill | Ceil Burrows | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Doll's House | Kristine Linde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | Colette de Montpellier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Diary of a Suicide | L'interprète | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie | Simone Thévenot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Daughters of Darkness | Countess Elizabeth Báthory | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | The Fairy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le Lys dans la vallée | Madame de Mortsauf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Milky Way | The Prostitute | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mr. Freedom | Marie-Madeline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | El vientre de la ballena | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stolen Kisses | Fabienne Tabard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Spray of the Days | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Musica | Her | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Accident | Francesca | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? | Une rédactrice | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Comédie | La maîtresse (F 2) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Qui donc a rêvé? | Alice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Muriel, or the Time of Return | Hélène Aughain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Last Year at Marienbad | A – The Brunette Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Pull My Daisy | Milo's Wife | Average | Similar → |
Delphine Seyrig - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Delphine Seyrig?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Delphine Seyrig is "Duras and Cinema" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Delphine Seyrig acted in?
Delphine Seyrig has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Delphine Seyrig?
Other notable films include "Comédie", "Delphine Seyrig, portrait d'une comète", and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie".