Legends of style mystique and individuality actresses such as Anna Karina Jeanne Moreau
Jean Seberg Brigitte Bardot and filmmaker Agne`s Varda stand out as emblems of the French
New Wave who continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Part of a larger group of "modern
women? who revolutionized cinema they broke out of the rigid representations that confined
women to stereotypes and led the way toward more complex female roles. Their individual voices
and undeniable presence brought authenticity to their characters that resonated both on screen
and off.