Jane by Charlotte

In connection with the passing of one of the great pop-cultural icons of the 20th century, Jane Birkin, this summer, Oslo Pix Film Festival is screening the documentary about her life – created by her daughter.

The documentary Jane by Charlotte, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021, provides a unique glimpse into a legendary celebrity family consisting of the actress and singer Jane Birkin, the musician Serge Gainsbourg, and the actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. The film is a heartfelt narrative about the relationship between mother and daughter, intertwined with reflections on beauty, fame, and the process of aging.

Johanne Svendsen Rognlien

Director

Charlotte Gainsbourg (b. 1971) is a British-French actress, singer, and director, and the daughter of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. She is one of the prominent actors in European cinema, and has appeared in films such as Antichrist (2009), Melancholia (2011), and I'm Not There (2007). Jane by Charlotte (2021) is her feature length debut as director.

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