Known to the public among others for the memorable role in the “Pulp Fiction”, directed by Quentin Tarantino, the artist will be honored at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (June 13-23). The actress will receive the Transylvania trophy for the special contribution to world cinema.
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Maria de Medeiros’s career is marked by a special elegance and a deep involvement in author’s film projects. He conquered the public and criticized both by the role of Fabienne, the dreamy and tender beloved of Butch (Bruce Willis) in the Cult masterpiece “Pulp Fiction” (1994), an emblematic appearance in a film that redefined the American independent cinema. The exchange of replies “Who is Zed? Zed is dead ” It quickly entered the pop culture.
Another essential role in his filmography is that of the writer Anaïs Nin in “Henry & June” (1990), directed by Philip Kaufman. The interpretation of Maria de Medeiros was praised for the finesse and sensitivity with which she gave life to a complex figure, in a story about love, sexuality and artistic creation, writes News.
Distinguished with the award for best actress at the Venice Festival in 1994 for “Two Brothers, My Sister” (TRês Irmãos) by Teresa Villaverde, the Portuguese artist has a remarkable filmography, with over 100 titles. He worked with directors like João César Monteiro (in whose film, he made his debut at 15), Chantal Akerman, Susanne Schiffman, Manoel de Oliveira, Istvan Szabo, Bigas Luna, Abel Ferrara, Antonietta de Lillo, Isabel Coixet and Guy Maddin, and appeared in films next to Mark Ruffalo, Isabella Rossellini or Charlotte Rampling. It has an important course in the theater, from the beginning.
The latest films in which they play were presented in 2025 in Berlinal (“reflect a dead diamond”, r. Hélène cattet, Bruno Forzani) and Cannes (“Le Roi Soleil”, Vincent Maël Cardona, “Ange”, r. Tony Gatlif).
Beyond the acting career, Maria de Medeos is also a appreciated director. He debuted in the director with “Capitães de Abril” (2000), a film about the Garofe revolution in Portugal, selected in the section a Certain Regard in Cannes. He was the president of the Camera D’Or jury in Cannes in 2001.
The artist is also active in music, with three studio albums that reflect her passion for jazz, Fado and Chanson Française.
In TIFF.24, the public will have the opportunity to meet Maria de Medearos not only on the red carpet of the gala, but also in a masterclass open to professionals and the general public.
The festival will also host the projection of the latest film in which he played, UMA Quinta Portuguesa (2025), directed by Avelina Prat. In this film, Maria de Medearos interprets the role of Amália, the mysterious owner of a Portuguese Quinta, in a story about identity, friendship and finding, who competed at the Málaga festival.
The actress will be present at the projection accompanied by the director of the film.
