The Role of Her Life () is a 2004 French drama film directed by François Favrat. Karin Viard was nominated for the Best Actress award in the César Awards 2005. Plot The film tells the story of a freelance fashion magazine writer named Claire Rocher who meets Elisabeth Becker, an actress. Claire's life soon turns upside down after the actress decides to hire her as personal assistant. Cast Agnès Jaoui – Elisabeth Becker Karin Viard – Claire Rocher Jonathan Zaccaï – Mathias Curval Marcial Di Fonzo Bo – Luis Claude Crétient – Laurent Bompard Laurent Lafitte – Arnaud Denis Sebbah – Franck Anna Mouglalis – Herself Valérie Benguigui – Viviane Awards and nominations César Awards (France) Nominated: Best Actress – Leading Role (Karin Viard) Montréal Film Festival (Canada) Won: Best Actress – Leading Role (Karin Viard) Won: Best Screenplay (Jérôme Beaujour, Roger Bohbot, François Favrat and Julie Lopes-Curval) Nominated: Grand Prix des Amériques (François Favrat) References External links 2004 drama films 2004 films Films directed by François Favrat French drama films 2000s French films