Ariane Labed

Ariane Labed, born on May 8, 1984, is a highly regarded Greek-French actress and film director. Well-known for her powerful debut in Attenberg, she garnered significant acclaim including the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Exploring other ventures, Labed showcased her extraordinary acting prowess in Helen Edmundson's film 'Mary Magdalene' in 2018. Born to French parents in Athens, Greece, Labed spent her formative years globetrotting between Greece and Germany, eventually settling in France at the age of 12. She pursued her passion for theater at the University of Provence, earning a thorough grounding in theater, Bachelor of Performing Arts, and a master's degree in dramaturgy and scenic writing. There she crossed paths with the accomplished Greek director Argyro Chioti and together, they co-founded the theater group VASISTAS in 2005, a group that remains active today.

Labed's career trajectory took an exponential upturn when she was recognised with the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 67th Venice International Film Festival, a testimony to her outstanding performance in Attenberg. She has also worked in other critically lauded films like ‘Alps’ and ‘The Lobster,’ both of which were directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. 2016 saw her cast alongside Michael Fassbender in 'Assassin's Creed' as Maria, further solidifying her foothold in the industry. Labed stepped into the shoes of a director with 'September Says,' adapted from Daisy Johnson's book 'Sisters.' The film is slated to premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. Advocating for political causes, Labed petitioned the French President Emmanuel Macron in June 2024 to officially recognize the State of Palestine.