Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville

Biography

Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville is a French author, filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress known for her work in the film industry. Notably, she starred in the 1978 film "The Green Room" alongside Yvonne Mazet. Her experiences as a journalist led to collaborations with prominent figures, including François Truffaut and Richard Kohn, who took her on a documentary shoot in Nepal that ultimately led to a working relationship with the Dalai Lama.