Hanne Karin Bayer
- Born:
- September 22, 1940, Solbjerg, Denmark
- Died:
- December 14, 2019, Paris, France
- Nationality:
- Danish-French
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Director, Writer, Singer
Early Life and Education
- Raised in Denmark, spending much of her early life in foster care and with her grandmother.
- Moved to Paris at the age of 17 to pursue a career in the arts.
- Began modeling and was discovered by Coco Chanel, who gave her the stage name Anna Karina.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to prominence as a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement.
- Collaborated extensively with director Jean-Luc Godard, becoming his muse and wife.
- Won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for her role in A Woman Is a Woman (1961).
- Also pursued careers as a singer and director later in life.
- Successfully navigated both independent and more mainstream film roles.
- Hanne Karin Bayer, known professionally as Anna Karina, achieved international recognition for her film work.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Le Petit Soldat | Jean-Luc Godard | Véronica Dreyer |
| 1961 | A Woman Is a Woman | Jean-Luc Godard | Angela |
| 1965 | Pierrot le Fou | Jean-Luc Godard | Marianne Renoir |
| 1966 | Made in U.S.A | Jean-Luc Godard | Paula Nelson |
| 1968 | The Magus | Guy Green | Lily |
Discography (Selection)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Anna Karina chante Gainsbourg et Carol |
| 1999 | Une histoire d'amour |
Legacy and Impact
Anna Karina, frequently associated with films like Pierrot le Fou, remains a significant figure in cinematic history. Her distinctive acting style and collaborations with influential directors left a lasting impact on film aesthetics and performance. She is remembered as a defining presence of the French New Wave.