The Role of Her Life

The Role of Her Life (Le Rôle de sa vie) is a 2004 French drama film directed by François Favrat. Karin Viard was nominated for the Best Actress award in the César Awards 2005.

Plot
The film tells the story of a freelance fashion magazine writer named Claire Rocher who meets Elisabeth Becker, an actress. Claire's life soon turns upside down after the actress decides to hire her as personal assistant.

Cast

 * Agnès Jaoui – Elisabeth Becker
 * Karin Viard – Claire Rocher
 * Jonathan Zaccaï – Mathias Curval
 * Marcial Di Fonzo Bo – Luis
 * Claude Crétient – Laurent Bompard
 * Laurent Lafitte – Arnaud
 * Denis Sebbah – Franck
 * Anna Mouglalis – Herself
 * Valérie Benguigui – Viviane

Awards and nominations

 * César Awards (France)
 * Nominated: Best Actress – Leading Role (Karin Viard)
 * Montréal Film Festival (Canada)
 * Won: Best Actress – Leading Role (Karin Viard)
 * Won: Best Screenplay (Jérôme Beaujour, Roger Bohbot, François Favrat and Julie Lopes-Curval)
 * Nominated: Grand Prix des Amériques (François Favrat)