The Established Stars Evolve

The contemporary era has also seen established stars continuing to evolve and take risks:

Isabelle Huppert has delivered some of her most daring performances in the 21st century, including her fearless work in "The Piano Teacher" (2001) and "Elle" (2016), for which she won widespread acclaim and numerous awards.

Juliette Binoche continues to work with the world's most interesting directors, from Abbas Kiarostami to Claire Denis, while also taking on unexpected projects like "Godzilla" (2014).

Catherine Deneuve remains active and relevant, working with new generations of directors and bringing her legendary presence to contemporary stories.

Gérard Depardieu, despite controversies, continues to work prolifically, including in international productions and television series.