The man who was able to change himself for the sake of love for acting, starred in such cult films as "And God created a woman", "Man and woman", "Love". At the age of 50, he leaves the cinema, tired of society, but returns, realizing that he cannot exist outside the stage.
Biography
Jean-Louis was born in 1930 in Pjolan, France. His family was wealthy enough, his father was successfully engaged in commerce. The boy was greatly influenced by his uncle, a very popular professional race car driver at that time. Trintignan dreamed of repeating the career of his relative.
Despite the fact that his growing up coincided with a difficult period for the country, he did not have negative memories of the war. In the forties, he is more interested in French poetry than politics and the fate of his homeland.
Until 1949, he did not even think about becoming an actor. He enters the university, successfully copes with his studies. But after attending a play based on Moliere's play "The Miser", his life turned upside down. A modest, shy teenager has enough strength to convince his father that playing on stage is his destiny. Trintignan drops out of university and starts taking acting lessons.
An almost insurmountable obstacle stands between him and his dream - the young man's extreme shyness. But, since he wanted to become an actor not because of fame and money, but out of an exceptional love for art, he managed to overcome himself, get rid of shyness.
Career
Dreaming to be on stage as soon as possible, Trintignan agrees to any invitations. His first roles were completely wordless, for example, in one of the performances he just stood on stage with candlesticks in his hands.
Gradually, the young man's enthusiasm softened the directors, the actor began to be offered episodic, but more prominent roles. Trintignan decides that he needs a director's education, so he enters the Institute of Cinematography. He will decide to apply the knowledge gained in practice only after 20 years.
Jean-Louis tries his hand not only in the theater, acts in films. He plays his first episodic roles solely for money, considering cinematography to be a lower art in comparison with theater. He gets his first serious roles in 1956. Trintignant starred in two films, "If the boys of the whole earth" and "And God created a woman."
The second film becomes very popular, making Trentin a star. His partner in the film "And God Created Woman" was a little-known before filming Brigitte Bardot.
In 1959 he starred in the drama Dangerous Liaisons, where he played the role of Dunsany. The film did not gain much popularity.
In 1966 he starred in the film by Claude Lelouch, which later became a classic. The film "Man and Woman" is warmly received not only by the audience, but also by critics. The film received the Palme d'Or and two Oscars.
In the early 80s, he left the cinema and theater, lives in unity with nature in a country estate. He tries to reduce social contacts as much as possible, practically does not leave home.
In the 90s, he continues to act in films, mostly unsociable characters tired of society, but does not have much success.
In 2005, at the Avignon Festival, he presents the play "Trintignan Reads Poems by Guillaume Appoliner", dedicated to the memory of his deceased daughter Marie.
In 2012 he returned to the cinema with triumph. The film, directed by Michael Hanake, "Love", is very warmly received by the public, especially highly appreciated by critics. Trintignant plays the dramatic role of an elderly man caring for his dying wife. The film won a César, an Academy Award and an Oscar.
Personal life
At the age of 20, he marries aspiring actress Stefan Audran. The marriage did not last long, they soon divorced.
In 1956, on the set of the film And God Created Woman, he met Brigitte Bardot, who at that time was married. The passionate love of their characters is embodied not only on the screen, but also in real life. The novel goes public, causing many scandalous publications in the press. Bridget had to divorce her husband, she did not succeed in a long-term relationship with Trintignan, the couple broke up after a year and a half.
In the 60s he met Nadine Markan. The couple was brought together not so much by romantic feelings as by mutual respect and the desire for self-expression in art. Nadine proved to be a talented director, together with Trentitnyan they formed a creative union, which resulted in several films. They got married and had two children.
Trintignant's children have also chosen an acting career. Daughter Marie starred a lot with her parents, played in mother's films, participated in productions with her father.
In the 70s, he remembers his childhood dream, is seriously engaged in motorsport, participates in various auto races.
In 1996 he decides to take up winemaking, buys a farm with a vineyard, to which he gives a lot of his time and energy. He made the purchase, wishing to continue the work of his uncle, Maurice.
In 2003, he is experiencing a real personal tragedy. His beloved daughter Marie was killed by a young man with whom she had an affair. Bertrand Kant severely beat the actress, after several days in a coma, she died. Trintignan finds it difficult to endure his grief in order to ease the pain, returns to the stage. Contact with the viewer helps him to escape from his worries.
