Virginie Efira

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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.9518

Gender

Female

Birthday

05-May-1977

Age

(49 years old)

Place of Birth

Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium

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Virginie Efira

Biography

Virginie Efira (born 5 May 1977) is a Belgian-French actress and television presenter. Efira got her first leading role in the romantic comedy It Boy (2013). She subsequently received critical praise for her performance in the comedy drama In Bed with Victoria (2016), for which she received a Magritte Award for Best Actress as well as a César Award for Best Actress nomination. She then appeared in Paul Verhoeven's psychological thriller Elle (2016), the drama An Impossible Love (2018), the comedy drama Sibyl (2019) and the black comedy Bye Bye Morons (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Virginie Efira, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Africain poids-moyens Africain poids-moyens (2005) Character: Vickie
A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
Le rite Le rite (2022) Character: Anne
Anne divides her life between the primary school where she teaches and her home where she engages in a strange ritual with her son Simon. But her daughter Helena, whom she hasn’t seen in a long time, is in town for a special performance of The Rite of Spring.
L'utopie des images de la révolution russe L'utopie des images de la révolution russe (2017) Character: Self
The two decades following the Russian revolution are marked by a gang of young people who profoundly influenced Russian Cinema. This artistic revolution was led by directors, actors, technicians and poets. They are the characters and voices of our film. The Soviet Actress, Ada Voistik, and its camrades tell us the story of this unique period, through the images of soviet fic-tional works produced between 1917 and 1934. We can thus catch a glimpse of their fight for a new society, where creative freedom was of utmost im-portance. A utopia which will be brought down by an authoritarian power impacting cinema as much as the rest of society.
Chemins de Traverse avec Virginie Efira Chemins de Traverse avec Virginie Efira (2023) Character: Self
For two days of walking, Virginie Efira travels with Agathe Lecaron through a region close to her heart: the Lubéron. The journey brings back memories and arouses unexpected encounters, surprises and discoveries.
Le Débarquement Le Débarquement (2013) Character: N/A
Inspired by the American program Saturday Night Live from NBC, around thirty actors take part in various humorous sketches.
Kill Me Please Kill Me Please (2010) Character: Inspectrice Evrard
Doctor Kruger dreams to insert “the suicide in modernity”. He offers to his patients the service of a private clinic where one can die in all peace, champagne glass to the hand. But in the private clinic of “ideal death”, nothing occurs as envisaged.
Le temps des femmes ? Le temps des femmes ? (2025) Character: Self
Has the time of women finally come? Have their everyday lives truly changed over the past sixty years? Guided by Agnès Jaoui, women—famous and unknown—share their stories across generations. From childhood to retirement, the documentary traces shared experiences shaped by prejudice, but also by hope, strength, and humor. Blending personal archives, historic moments, and social media footage, the film places women at the center of their own story. Welcome to the Time of Women.
Kalahari, l'autre loi de la jungle Kalahari, l'autre loi de la jungle (2021) Character: Narrator (voice)
For the animal and plant world that lives there, the Kalahari is a region as grandiose as it is unforgiving. For a long time it was thought that only the law of the strongest could survive here. But a completely different strategy is needed: cooperation.
Le Goût des merveilles Le Goût des merveilles (2015) Character: Louise
Louise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can help each other much more than they thought.
Hénaut Président Hénaut Président (2012) Character: Virginie Efira, star who will vote for Hénaut
A communications agency, determined to use politics as a springboard to its fame, sets its sights on Pierre Hénaut, an honest and dedicated provincial elected official and an unlikely presidential candidate. Shaping the candidate's image is the job of Thierry Giovanni, the agency's boss, and his colleagues: Noémie, Fred, and Olivier. They are convinced they can transform Pierre Hénaut into a political and media beast. After all, they know how to sell anything, so why not him? And to boost his poll numbers, they won't hesitate to use the most dubious methods...
Le Siffleur Le Siffleur (2010) Character: Candice
Cannes, the French Riviera. Armand Teillard is happy with life; a busy store downtown, a delightful girlfriend, a magnificent record collection and lunch every day at Sofia and Martial's family restaurant with a perfect sea view. So when Sofia tells Armand that Zapetti, a property developer with mafia connections, is putting the squeeze on her to sell up, he is horrified. Armand is an easy-going guy, but when he gets mad... actually, Armand never gets mad. He leaves that to his twin brother, Maurice, The Whistler. When Maurice rides into town in his Aston Martin and designer suit, Zapetti, his mob and the corrupt local politicians are in trouble. But what if, behind the dyed hair and tinted contact lenses, Maurice and Armand are one and the same guy? Is Cannes big enough for the both of them?
Les Belges ça ose tout Les Belges ça ose tout (2017) Character: Self
Following in the wake of Benoît Poelvoorde and Philippe Geluck, comedians, actors and other Belgian singers have established themselves in France in recent years, in the media and on stage. But, if we appreciate them today, this was not always the case. In this documentary, director Olivier Monssens acts as the spokesperson for his compatriots. Through testimonies and delicious archive images, he returns to the not-so-distant era when our neighbors were considered friendly but somewhat idiotic people. The film is also an opportunity to understand what characterizes the Belgian spirit by focusing on some of its facets: humor and its famous local variation, self-deprecation, cinema and music.
Vie privée Vie privée (2025) Character: Paula Cohen-Solal
When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the sudden death of a patient, she suspects murder. She mounts a private investigation, enlisting an odd assortment of quirky characters.
Histoires parallèles Histoires parallèles (2026) Character: N/A
A young man falls madly in love with an older woman, leading him into a dangerous obsession.
Une famille à louer Une famille à louer (2015) Character: Violette Mandini
Forty-year-old Paul-André is a timid, rather introverted man. Rich but alone, he is deeply bored and ends up concluding that what he needs is a family. Violette, a forty-year-old full of energy, is threatened with eviction and is afraid she'll lose custody of her two children. Paul-André then proposes a totally above the board contract to rent the family in exchange for him paying off Violette's debts. For better and for worse..
Croc-Blanc Croc-Blanc (2018) Character: Maggie Scott (voice)
A loyal wolfdog’s curiosity leads him on the adventure of a lifetime while serving a series of three distinctly different masters.
Elle Elle (2016) Character: Rebecca
When Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked in her home by an unknown assailant, she refuses to let it alter her precisely ordered life. She manages crises involving family, all the while becoming engaged in a game of cat and mouse with her stalker.
Les Barons Les Barons (2009) Character: L'artiste incomprise
The Barons have a motto: "slack off more to live longer." Every human being is born with a credit of steps. Every step you take brings you closer to death. We Barons know this from the start.
En solitaire En solitaire (2013) Character: Marie Drevil
Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.
Drôles de petites bêtes Drôles de petites bêtes (2017) Character: Huguette (voice)
When Apollo, a kindhearted cricket, lands in the village of the Funny Little Bugs, the whole kingdom is about to be disrupted.
Un homme à la hauteur Un homme à la hauteur (2016) Character: Diane
Diane is a well-known lawyer, divorced for three years. She loses her mobile telephone and receives a call from the person who finds it. That person is Alexandre, a charming man and the perfect gentleman. They make a connection over the phone and agree to meet up the following day. But when Alexandre arrives, there's a surprise in store when Diane discovers he is only 4' 6" tall. From that moment on, Diane tries to overcome the prejudices of society and her own fears to experience the best time of her life...
Revoir Paris Revoir Paris (2022) Character: Mia
Three months after surviving a terrorist attack in a bistro, Mia is still traumatized and unable to recall the events of that night. In an effort to move forward, she investigates her memories and retraces her steps.
L'Amour et les Forêts L'Amour et les Forêts (2023) Character: Blanche Renard / Rose Renard
When Blanche meets Grégoire, she thinks she has found the one. The ties that bind them grow quickly, and a passionate affair ensues. Together, they relocate. For Blanche, far from her family, from her twin sister, Rose, a new life begins. But little by little, she finds herself caught in the grip of a deeply possessive and dangerous man.
Les invincibles Les invincibles (2013) Character: Caroline Fernet
Momo has one dream buried for years: become a petanque champion. When an international tournament is announced, he drops his ordinary life to win the first prize and fulfill his dreams.
Kina & Yuk : Renards de la banquise Kina & Yuk : Renards de la banquise (2023) Character: Narrator (voice, French release)
Kina & Yuk are two Arctic foxes, ready to start a family. But the climate is warmer, and the food is more and more rare. Kina & Yuk are obliged to venture far and far away.
Les Enfants des autres Les Enfants des autres (2022) Character: Rachel Friedmann
Rachel loves her life, her students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she grows close to his 4-year-old daughter, Leila. She tucks her in, looks after her, and loves her like a mother... which she isn’t. Not yet. Rachel is 40. The desire for a family of her own is growing stronger, and the clock is ticking. Is it too late?
Mon amour de fantôme Mon amour de fantôme (2007) Character: Anna
Anna, supermodel decides to retire to the countryside to take stock. She moves into a house that turns out not to be like the others. Indeed, the ghost of Jeremy, successful singer who died a few years ago, haunts the scene. The two "roommates" will have to get used to each other.
Don Juan Don Juan (2022) Character: Julie
Jilted on his wedding day, Laurent, a stage actor playing the role of the famous seducer Don Juan, cannot help but see his ex-fiancée in every women he meets. In an attempt to mend his broken heart and ego, he tries to seduce them all but none are receptive to his elaborate (and musical) advances. Meanwhile, at the theater, the leading lady quits and the production brings in Laurent’s ex-fiancée as the replacement.
Benedetta Benedetta (2021) Character: Sister Benedetta Carlini
A 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice. But it is Benedetta's shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its core.
Police Police (2020) Character: Virginie
Three officers are tasked with escorting an illegal immigrant to Charles de Gaulle airport, where he will be forced onto a plane and sent back to his homeland. But when they find out about the truth, they have to make a difficult choice.
Victoria Victoria (2016) Character: Victoria Spick
Victoria is a thirty-something divorced lawyer who's struggling to raise her two daughters. She is canny and cynical but on the verge of an emotional breakdown. At a friend's wedding she reconnects with Vincent, an old friend, and Sam, an old client. Her life is about to take a new turn.
En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! En chantier, monsieur Tanner ! (2010) Character: The banker
Paul Tanner has just inherited a mansion on a vast property. Going there, he noticed that the building was in poor condition and that work had already started. He decides to continue the renovation and brings in several contractors who give him quotes for amounts that exceed his financial capabilities.
Madeleine Collins Madeleine Collins (2021) Character: Judith Fauvet
Judith leads a double life between Switzerland and France. On the one hand Abdel, with whom she is raising a little girl, on the other Melvil with whom she has two older boys. Little by little, this fragile balance, made up of lies, secrets and back and forth, cracks dangerously. Trapped, Judith chooses to head forward, at the risk of losing everything.
L'Amour, c'est mieux à deux L'Amour, c'est mieux à deux (2010) Character: Angèle
Michel dreams of a perfect meeting with the woman of his dreams, entirely due to chance, as his parents and grandparents experienced. Vincent, Michel's contrast, is completely different. He is more the man of the direct approach and he follows his...! The two childhood friends Michel and Vincent, with completely opposite views when it comes to women, soon discover the limits of their respective techniques when they meet Angèle and Nathalie.
Et ta sœur Et ta sœur (2016) Character: Marie
Mourning his brother's recent death, Pierrick accepts his best friend Tessa's invitation to stay in her family home — at last, a week alone. But when her gets there, he finds the house already occupied by Tessa's sister Marie.
Continuer Continuer (2018) Character: Sybille
Sybille, a divorced mother, can't stand watching her teenage son Samuel slip into a violent and meaningless life. She is also struggling with her own demons, past and present. As a last resort, she takes Samuel on a long journey across Kyrgyzstan.
La Station La Station (2017) Character: Virginie
Max, Mégane, and Louise turn up at a mysterious gas station. Inside the deserted building many photocopiers are going full bore. And there is also a man, very determined to make use of the magical power of the machines, which are able to bring the craziest fantasies to life.
En attendant Bojangles En attendant Bojangles (2021) Character: Camille
A boy and his eccentric parents leave their home in Paris for a country house in Spain. As the mother descends deeper into her own mind, it's up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and happy.
À la maison pour Noël À la maison pour Noël (2012) Character: Sarah Moreau
Sarah Moreau is a brilliant lawyer who controls everything in her life. Her business woman life does not allow her to leave anything to chance, especially on holidays. And now it's Christmas. Everything seems to be under control. Anything but destiny - When Christmas became the longest day, how to keep the Christmas spirit?
Rien à perdre Rien à perdre (2023) Character: Sylvie Paugam
Sylvie lives with her two children whom she’s raising on her own. One evening, there’s an accident, and her youngest son is removed from her care. Sylvie must subsequently fight to get her son back and to keep herself afloat.
Caprice Caprice (2015) Character: Alicia Bardery
An average guy meets an actress who is more beautiful than he could ever imagine. But then a pesky girl materializes to make his life a living hell. His perfect girlfriend now thinks that he is involved with this Caprice.
Un amour impossible Un amour impossible (2018) Character: Rachel
A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.
La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 3 La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 3 (2016) Character: Self - Guest
For the third time, Palmashow is taking over prime time, led by the irresistible Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais. The program features sketches, parodies, and 100% original "very bad jokes," as well as a fictional segment where the duo is at the top of their game. Throughout the evening, stars from the comedy scene and actors will make surprise appearances. Florence Foresti, Christophe Lambert, Alex Lutz, and Kyan Khojandi have all joined in on the fun with good humor.
Le Grand Bain Le Grand Bain (2018) Character: Delphine
40-year-old Bertrand has been suffering from depression for the last two years and is barely able to keep his head above water. Despite the medication he gulps down all day, every day, and his wife's encouragement, he is unable to find any meaning in his life. Curiously, he will end up finding this sense of purpose at the swimming pool, by joining an all-male synchronised swimming team.
Le soir où j'ai reçu le César 2024 Le soir où j'ai reçu le César 2024 (2024) Character: Virginie Efira
Receiving a César is a defining moment in an actress’s or actor’s career. Eleven actresses and actors take part in a mirror exercise and, years later, revisit the footage of the ceremony where they were honored. They rediscover the emotion, the laughter, and sometimes the regrets of that unforgettable moment.
La Chance de ma vie La Chance de ma vie (2011) Character: Joanna Sorini
Julien Monnier has a serious problem. Though he's a brilliant couples counselor, he can't keep a woman in his life for more than two weeks. Indeed, ever since his childhood, Julien jinxes every woman who falls in love with him. But it's not just any small jinx. It's the kind that sends you to the hospital several times a week, that destroys your professional life or that turns your friends into enemies. Julien is strictly speaking a true black cat for women. Joanna Sorini will soon learn this at her expense the day she meets him. A career that's just taking off, a love life that finally seems to be taking a good turn, all that may just change.
Pris de court Pris de court (2017) Character: Nathalie
A single mother gets entangled in a web of lies to protect her sons.
Anatomie d'une chute : L'ascension de Justine Triet Anatomie d'une chute : L'ascension de Justine Triet (2024) Character: Self
The documentary explores the Triet method by diving behind the scenes of the film Anatomy of a Fall, Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2023. Through the testimonies of Justine Triet, Arthur Harari, and the actors, it invites you into the mysteries of the making of the film, and of the director's cinema.
Rire (enfin) au féminin Rire (enfin) au féminin (2024) Character: self
For a long time, in France, comedy was the preserve of men. Female roles were mostly secondary and corresponded to stereotypes such as the pretty doll, the funny but unattractive woman, or the troublesome, even cantankerous wife
Sibyl Sibyl (2019) Character: Sibyl
Sibyl, a jaded psychotherapist, returns to her first passion: writing. But her newest patient Margot, a troubled up-and-coming actress, proves to be a source of inspiration that is far too tempting. Fascinated almost to the point of obsession, Sibyl becomes more and more involved in Margot’s tumultuous life, reviving volatile memories that bring her face to face with her past.
Lui Lui (2021) Character: Wife
Lacking inspiration, a composer isolates himself at a desolate house, on a small island, in Brittany. There he finds an old piano and receives visits from people who won't let him rest.
Dead Man Talking Dead Man Talking (2012) Character: Elisabeth Lacroix
8pm in a rundown prison. A prisoner on death row will be executed. He has the right to make a final declaration. But the law doesn't stipulate how long he can talk. So, as long as he talks the execution is postponed…
急に具合が悪くなる 急に具合が悪くなる (2026) Character: Marie-Lou Fontaine
Marie-Lou Fontaine, director of a nursing home in the Paris suburbs, defies convention by adopting the 'Humanitude' method despite her team’s resistance. Her encounter with Mari Morisaki, a terminally ill Japanese playwright, transforms her life. Together, they turn the facility into a symbol of resistance and humanity against the system’s limits.
Les Braises Les Braises (2025) Character: Karine
Karine and Jimmy are a close-knit couple, still deeply in love after twenty years together and two children. She works in a factory; he is a truck driver striving to grow his small business. When the Yellow Vests movement emerges, Karine is swept up by the power of the collective, the anger, and the hope for change. But as her commitment intensifies, the couple’s balance begins to falter.
Adieu les cons Adieu les cons (2020) Character: Suze Trappet
When 43-year-old hairdresser Suze Trappet finds out that she's seriously ill, she decides to go looking for a child she was forced to abandon when she was only 15. On her madcap bureaucratic quest she crosses paths with JB, a 50-year-old man in the middle of a burnout, and Mr. Blin, a blind archivist prone to overenthusiasm. The unlikely trio set off on a hilarious and poignant helterskelter journey across the city in search of Suze's long-lost child.
20 Ans d'écart 20 Ans d'écart (2013) Character: Alice Lantins
38-year-old Alice has everything to become the next editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine except for her uptight image. But when the young and charming Balthazar, barely 20, crosses Alice's path, she realizes that he holds the key to her promotion.
Cookie Cookie (2013) Character: Delphine
Adeline's Chinese housekeeper suddenly disappears, leaving behind a little boy who doesn't speak a word of French. Helped by her sister, she takes care of the child and proceeds to locate the mother.
Max & Co Max & Co (2007) Character: Cathy (voice)
15-year-old Max is in search of his father, the famous troubadour Johnny Bigoude, who disappeared shortly after Max's birth. He reaches Saint-Hilare where Madam Doudou, the old teacher, takes care of him and finds him a job as elevator musician in the fly swatter factory Bzzz & Co. But the factory doesn't run well and half of the village gets fired. To boost the swatter sales, a dangerous scientist creates a mass production of flies. Soon, a thick cloud of insects attacks the village... With courage and determination, Max and his new friend Félicie will do their best to neutralize the insane projects of Bzzz&Co. Will they manage to convince the villagers to help them in this adventure? All together will they stop the scientist's crazy handlings? And will Max find his father?
Mon pire cauchemar Mon pire cauchemar (2011) Character: Julie
Agathe runs an art gallery. Her husband François is a publisher. Together they have one son, and in every way seem to be the picture of normality — but emotions are stewing under the surface. All it takes is the arrival of a complete stranger for things to start unravelling. Patrick is brash, uncouth and totally unselfconscious...



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