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Arsinée Khanjian is a Actor and Co-Producer Canadienne born on 6 september 1958 at Beirut (Liban)
Arsinée Khanjian (Western Armenian: Արսինէ Խանճեան, Eastern Armenian: Արսինե Խանջյան; born 6 September 1958) is an Armenian-Canadian actress and producer. In addition to her independent work and stage roles, she is regularly cast by her husband, Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, in his films. She has a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from Concordia University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Toronto. Her husband, Egoyan, credits her for inspiring him to further explore his Armenian roots. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their son, Arshile.
Khanjian was a jury member for the Cinéfoundation and Short Films sections at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Khanjian fait également du théâtre et joue dans la version française de Dancing at Lughnasa de Brian Friel, ainsi que dans plusieurs films français dont Irma Vep (1996) et Fin août, début septembre (1998) d'Olivier Assayas, Code inconnu (2000) de Michael Haneke avec Juliette Binoche, À ma sœur ! (2001) de Catherine Breillat, Le Mas des alouettes (2007) des frères Taviani et Poupoupidou (2011) de Gérald Hustache-Mathieu.
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Arsinée Khanjian
Nationality Canada
Birth 6 september 1958 (65 years) at Beirut (Liban)
Awards Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Birth 6 september 1958 (65 years) at Beirut (Liban)
Awards Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Arsinée Khanjian (Western Armenian: Արսինէ Խանճեան, Eastern Armenian: Արսինե Խանջյան; born 6 September 1958) is an Armenian-Canadian actress and producer. In addition to her independent work and stage roles, she is regularly cast by her husband, Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, in his films. She has a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from Concordia University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Toronto. Her husband, Egoyan, credits her for inspiring him to further explore his Armenian roots. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their son, Arshile.
Khanjian was a jury member for the Cinéfoundation and Short Films sections at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Biography
La famille de Khanjian émigre du Liban au Canada, à Montréal (Québec) lorsqu'Arsinée a 17 ans. Elle étudie le théâtre au Conservatoire Lassalle et obtient une licence en espagnol et en français de l'Université Concordia. Alors qu'elle répète une pièce de théâtre à Montréal, elle rencontre le cinéaste Atom Egoyan, qui fait un casting pour Next of Kin (1984). Après avoir décroché le premier rôle dans le film d'Egoyan, Khanjian s'installe à Toronto et obtient une maîtrise en sciences politiques de l'Université de Toronto. Elle devient l'épouse, la muse et l'actrice fétiche d'Egoyan et joue dans pratiquement tous ses films, notamment Exotica (1994), De beaux lendemains (1997), Ararat (2002), La Vérité nue (2005), et Adoration (2008).Khanjian fait également du théâtre et joue dans la version française de Dancing at Lughnasa de Brian Friel, ainsi que dans plusieurs films français dont Irma Vep (1996) et Fin août, début septembre (1998) d'Olivier Assayas, Code inconnu (2000) de Michael Haneke avec Juliette Binoche, À ma sœur ! (2001) de Catherine Breillat, Le Mas des alouettes (2007) des frères Taviani et Poupoupidou (2011) de Gérald Hustache-Mathieu.
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Filmography of Arsinée Khanjian (28 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Guest of Honour | Actress | Anna |
| 2016 | Lost in Armenia | Actress | Tzarkanoush |
| 2015 | Atlit | Actress | Mona |
| 2014 | The Captive | Actress | Diane |
| 2014 | Eden | Actress | La mère de Paul |
| 2014 | The Cut | Actress | Frau Nakashian |
| 2011 | Nobody Else But You | Actress | Juliette Geminy |
| 2009 | Adoration | Actress | Sabine |
| 2007 | The Lark Farm | Actress | Armineh |
| 2005 | Where the Truth Lies | Actress | Publishing Executive |
| 2005 | Sabah | Actress | Sabah |
| 2002 | Ararat | Actress | Ani |
| 2001 | Fat Girl | Actress | Mother |
| 2000 | Code Unknown | Actress | Francine |
| 1999 | Late August, Early September | Actress | Lucie |
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey | Actress | Gala |
| 1998 | Last Night | Actress | Streetcar Mother |
| 1998 | Sentimental Education | Actress | Arthur |
| 1998 | Last Night | Actress | Streetcar Mother |
| 1997 | The Sweet Hereafter | Actress | Wanda Otto |
| 1996 | Irma Vep | Actress | L'américaine |
| 1994 | Exotica | Actress | Zoe |
| 1993 | Calendar | Actress, Co-Producer | Translator |
| 1991 | The Adjuster | Actress | Hera |
| 1991 | Montreal Stories | Actress | Rima |
| 1990 | Speaking Parts | Actress | Lisa |
| 1987 | Family Viewing | Actress | Aline |
| 1984 | Next of Kin | Actress | Azah Deryan |