Belgian actress, she began her career in "My Father the Hero" in 1991 (opposite Gérard Depardieu). In 1996, she received "Le Prix Romy Schneider". She was the heroine of the John Malkovitch play "Hysteria" in 1999. Link to Wikipedia biography
Belgian actress known for nuanced performances across cinema, television, and stage. Born on Wed Jun 18 1975 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) in Ans, Belgium.
In recent years, Gillain has alternated between prestige television and auteur-driven films in France and Belgium. She headlined the period TV drama “Speakerine” (2018) and continued appearing in contemporary features and limited series while returning regularly to the stage. Festival circuits (Francophone festivals in France and Belgium) have featured her work and Q&A appearances. For the most up-to-date filmography entries and release dates, consult AlloCiné/IMDb listings and network press rooms in France (e.g., France Télévisions, TF1, Canal+) and Belgium (RTBF).
Coverage typically centers on new releases, her shifts between cinema and theatre, and long-form interviews about character preparation and collaborations with directors such as Bertrand Tavernier, Cédric Klapisch, Anne Fontaine, and Philippe Lioret. Red-carpet appearances, festival juries or masterclasses, and profiles in French/Belgian culture outlets (Télérama, Le Soir, RTBF, France Inter) are common touchpoints. For breaking updates, check recent interviews tied to premieres, festival programs, and broadcaster announcements.
Winner of the Romy Schneider Prize (1996), honoring promising talent in French-language cinema. Over her career she has received multiple major-award nominations in France and Belgium, reflecting both early promise and sustained critical regard.
Gillain is frequently cited for portraying resilient, morally complex characters across genres, from period pieces to contemporary thrillers. She remains active between France and Belgium, balancing screen roles with theatre, and is a recurring presence at Francophone film festivals for premieres, talks, and juries.
Note: Information reflects publicly available sources up to late 2024. For the latest news and social links, verify via network press releases, festival programs, and the artist’s verified pages.