Ariane Labed, a multifaceted Greek-born French actress and film director, entered the world on May 8, 1984. She has gained widespread recognition for her impressive feature film debut in Attenberg, for which she received the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and her captivating performance in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene in 2018.
Born to French parents, Ariane Labed spent her early years in Athens, Greece, where she resided for six years, followed by six years in Germany. At the tender age of 12, she relocated to France, where she would later develop her passion for the performing arts.
Labed's academic pursuits led her to the University of Provence, where she underwent basic training in theater, earning a Bachelor of Performing Arts and a Master's degree in Dramaturgy and scenic writing. Her involvement in the creation of the Vasistas theater troupe, alongside Argyro Chioti, marked the beginning of her illustrious career. She went on to take the stage with the National Theater of Greece, honing her craft and refining her artistic expression.
Ariane Labed's remarkable performance in Attenberg, directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, earned her the esteemed Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. This milestone marked her feature film debut, and she continued to impress audiences with her roles in films such as Alps, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. In 2018, she appeared as Rachel in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.
