Marija Šnajder

Marija Šnajder was a French actress who gained notoriety for her role in Bernardo Bertolucci's 'Last Tango in Paris,' which featured a controversial and brutal scene that affected her life deeply. Born in 1952, she became a sex symbol at a young age but struggled with the aftermath of her fame, facing public scrutiny and personal challenges including substance abuse. Despite her talent and over 50 film credits, she felt trapped by her early role and the trauma it brought, leading to a tumultuous life marked by complex relationships and a tragic end due to lung cancer in 2011.