Clémence Poésy is a French actress whose career has moved comfortably between French cinema, British productions, American films, and international television. Born in France in 1982, she began acting professionally at a young age before making her feature-film debut in the German production Olga’s Summer in 2002. Her international breakthrough came with her portrayal of Fleur Delacour in the Harry Potter franchise, beginning with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005. Away from the wizarding world, she has appeared in acclaimed films such as In Bruges, 127 Hours, Final Portrait, Resistance, and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Poésy’s film work also includes French-language dramas, thrillers, romantic films, science fiction, and historical stories, reflecting the range of her career across different countries and genres. This guide to Clémence Poésy movies by year covers her released feature films chronologically, including lesser-known productions and distinguishing non-standard appearances where appropriate.
2002 — Olga’s Summer
Clémence Poésy made her feature-film debut in Olga’s Summer (Olga’s Sommer) in 2002, playing the title character, Olga. Directed by Nina Grosse, the German drama follows a young woman whose experiences unfold against a backdrop of personal relationships and emotional uncertainty. The film marked the beginning of Poésy’s feature-film career before her international breakthrough in English-language productions. Her early performance established a foundation for the French actress’s later work across European and international cinema.
2003 — Welcome to the Roses
In Welcome to the Roses (Bienvenue chez les Rozes) (2003), Poésy played Magali Rozes in a French comedy directed by Francis Palluau. The film centers on two escaped prisoners who take refuge in a seemingly ordinary family home, only to find themselves caught up in an increasingly chaotic situation. The ensemble comedy features Jean Dujardin, Carole Bouquet, André Wilms, and Poésy among its cast. It was one of her early French feature roles before she began taking on more international projects.
2005 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Poésy gained worldwide recognition as Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), directed by Mike Newell. Fleur is a talented Beauxbatons Academy student who competes in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament alongside Harry Potter, Viktor Krum, and Cedric Diggory. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes were among the major cast members. The fantasy adventure became Poésy’s international breakthrough and introduced her to a huge global audience.
2006 — Le Grand Meaulnes
In Le Grand Meaulnes (2006), Poésy portrayed Yvonne de Galais in Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe’s French period drama. Adapted from Alain-Fournier’s celebrated novel, the film follows a young man whose life becomes intertwined with the mysterious and romantic world surrounding Augustin Meaulnes. Jean-Baptiste Maunier and Nicolas Duvauchelle also star in the literary adaptation. Poésy’s performance earned her the Swann d’Or for Best Actress at the Cabourg Romantic Film Festival.
2007 — Sans moi
Poésy played Lise in Sans moi (2007), a French drama directed by Olivier Panchot. The story explores the complicated relationship between a woman and a young nanny who becomes involved in her household and personal life. The film focuses on emotional tension, relationships, and changing boundaries rather than conventional action or spectacle. It was one of Poésy’s smaller French productions during the period when her international profile was rapidly growing.
2007 — Le Dernier Gang
In Le Dernier Gang (2007), also known internationally as Masked Mobsters, Poésy played Julie. Directed by Ariel Zeitoun, the French crime drama is inspired by the story of the French criminal gang known as the Gang des Postiches. Vincent Elbaz leads the cast as Spaggiari-like gang leader Simon, while Poésy appears in the ensemble surrounding the criminals. The film gave her a supporting role in a more overtly crime-focused production.
2008 — In Bruges
Poésy played Chloë Villette in Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy In Bruges (2008). The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two hitmen hiding in the Belgian city after a job goes badly wrong, with Ralph Fiennes playing their volatile boss. Chloë becomes romantically involved with Farrell’s character, Ray, while also becoming connected to the film’s increasingly dangerous chain of events. The critically acclaimed crime comedy became one of Poésy’s most recognizable films outside the Harry Potter series.
2008 — La Troisième Partie du Monde
In the French drama La Troisième Partie du Monde (2008), Poésy played Emma. Directed by Éric Forestier, the film combines romance and mystery as its characters attempt to understand an unusual and emotionally complicated relationship. Poésy carries a central role in the intimate story, which is markedly different in tone from her Hollywood and fantasy work. The film remains an important part of her French-language filmography.
2009 — Heartless
Poésy portrayed Tia in Philip Ridley’s Heartless (2009), a British psychological horror film. Jim Sturgess stars as Jamie, a young photographer whose increasingly disturbing experiences lead him into a world of violence, supernatural forces, and moral uncertainty. Poésy’s Tia is connected to the mysterious supernatural side of the story. The film demonstrated her willingness to move into darker genre material after her success in In Bruges and Harry Potter.
2010 — 127 Hours
In Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours (2010), Poésy played Rana, the sister of Aron Ralston’s girlfriend. James Franco stars as Ralston in the survival drama, which recreates the true story of the climber trapped beneath a boulder in Utah and forced to make an extraordinary decision to survive. The film combines psychological drama, survival cinema, and real-life biography. Although Poésy’s role is supporting, the film became one of the most acclaimed productions of her international career.
2010 — Pièce montée
Poésy played Bérengère in Pièce montée (2010), a French comedy directed by Denys Granier-Deferre. The story revolves around a wedding reception where family tensions, romantic complications, and long-held secrets gradually emerge. The ensemble includes Jérémie Renier, Clémence Poésy, Danielle Darrieux, and other prominent French performers. The film gave Poésy a lead role in a lighter contemporary French production between major international projects.
2010 — Lullaby for Pi
In Lullaby for Pi (2010), Poésy played the mysterious artist Pi opposite Rupert Friend. Written and directed by Benoît Philippon, the Canadian-French romantic drama follows Sam, a musician grieving the death of his partner, who begins communicating with Pi through the door of a hotel bathroom. Forest Whitaker also appears in the film as George. The unusual romantic story gave Poésy a central role in an intimate English-language production.
2010 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Poésy returned as Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), directed by David Yates. The first half of the final story follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione after they leave Hogwarts to search for Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Fleur’s role becomes more significant as she becomes connected to Bill Weasley and the wider resistance against Voldemort. The film continued Poésy’s association with one of the most successful fantasy franchises in cinema history.
2011 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Poésy reprised Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), the concluding film of the main Harry Potter saga. Directed by David Yates, the fantasy adventure culminates in the Battle of Hogwarts and Harry’s final confrontation with Voldemort. Fleur is part of the wider wizarding resistance and appears alongside Bill Weasley as the battle reaches its climax. The film completed Poésy’s five-year association with the Harry Potter movie franchise.
2011 — The Silence of Joan
Poésy took the title role of Joan of Arc in The Silence of Joan (Jeanne captive) (2011), a French historical drama directed by Philippe Ramos. The film focuses on the final period of Joan’s life after her capture, following her imprisonment, transfer to English custody, and eventual execution in 1431. Thierry Frémont, Liam Cunningham, and Mathieu Amalric also appear in the cast. The film was selected for the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, giving Poésy a demanding central role in a historically focused production.
2013 — Mr. Morgan’s Last Love
In Mr. Morgan’s Last Love (2013), Poésy played Pauline Laubie opposite Michael Caine. Directed by Sandra Nettelbeck, the romantic drama follows an elderly American widower living in Paris whose unexpected friendship with a young dance instructor gradually changes his outlook on life. Gillian Anderson and Justin Kirk also feature in the cast. Poésy’s performance provides the emotional counterpoint to Caine’s character as the film explores grief, companionship, and second chances.
2014 — GHB: To Be or Not to Be
Poésy appeared as the Girl from New York in GHB: To Be or Not to Be (2014), a French experimental drama written and directed by Lætitia Masson. The film features an ensemble cast including Marina Hands, Élodie Bouchez, Benjamin Biolay, Julian Sands, and Stéphane Sednaoui. Rather than following a conventional linear narrative, it explores relationships, power, desire, identity, and human connections through a fragmented structure. The feature is notable as one of the more unconventional productions in Poésy’s French filmography.
2015 — The Great Game
In Nicolas Pariser’s political thriller The Great Game (Le Grand Jeu) (2015), Poésy played Laura Haydon. The film stars Melvil Poupaud as Pierre Blum, an unsuccessful writer who becomes involved with a mysterious political operator played by André Dussollier. Laura is a young left-wing activist who becomes romantically connected to Pierre as the political intrigue surrounding him intensifies. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and later won the Prix Louis-Delluc for Best First Film.
2015 — The Ones Below
Poésy starred as Kate in David Farr’s psychological thriller The Ones Below (2015). Kate and her husband Justin, played by Stephen Campbell Moore, are expecting their first child when they become acquainted with another pregnant couple living in the apartment below. David Morrissey and Laura Birn play the downstairs couple, whose apparently friendly relationship develops into something increasingly sinister. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015 and marked Farr’s feature directorial debut.
2016 — 7 Minutes
Poésy played Hira in 7 Minutes (2016), an Italian-Swiss-French drama directed by Michele Placido. Inspired by a play by Stefano Massini and based loosely on a real workplace dispute, the film follows eleven female workers asked to accept a seven-minute reduction in their lunch break after their textile company is taken over. Poésy appears alongside an ensemble cast including Ottavia Piccolo, Ambra Angiolini, Cristiana Capotondi, and Anne Consigny. The film uses the workplace debate to explore employment, dignity, economic pressure, and solidarity.
2016 — Two Is a Family
In Two Is a Family (Demain tout commence) (2016), Poésy played Kristin Stuart opposite Omar Sy. Directed by Hugo Gélin, the French comedy-drama follows Samuel, a carefree man whose life changes when Kristin leaves a baby in his care and disappears. Years later, the two must confront the consequences of their earlier choices as the child grows up. The film became a significant French-language commercial production for Poésy and paired her with Sy in a family-focused story.
2017 — Final Portrait
Poésy played Caroline in Final Portrait (2017), written and directed by Stanley Tucci. The biographical comedy-drama follows American writer James Lord, played by Armie Hammer, as he agrees to sit for Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti, played by Geoffrey Rush. Poésy’s Caroline is part of Giacometti’s complicated personal and artistic world. The film offers a humorous and intimate portrait of the artist’s creative process and relationships.
2017 — Tito e gli alieni
Poésy played Stella in the Italian science-fiction comedy Tito e gli alieni (2017), directed by Paola Randi. Valerio Mastandrea stars as an Italian scientist living in isolation near Area 51 after the death of his wife, while two young relatives arrive from Naples and disrupt his secluded existence. Stella is a local wedding planner who organizes alien-themed ceremonies and becomes the scientist’s principal connection to the outside world. The film blends family drama, comedy, science fiction, and a whimsical approach to extraterrestrial ideas; its Italian theatrical release followed in 2018.
2019 — Le Milieu de l’horizon
In Le Milieu de l’horizon (2019), Poésy played Cécile in Delphine Lehericey’s Swiss-Belgian drama. Set during the devastating heatwave of 1976, the film follows a young boy watching his family come under increasing strain as his mother develops a relationship with Cécile. Laetitia Casta, Luc Bruchez, and Thibaut Evrard lead the cast alongside Poésy. Adapted from Roland Buti’s novel, the film examines family, desire, social expectations, and the loss of childhood innocence.
2020 — Resistance
Poésy played Emma in Resistance (2020), a biographical war drama directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Marcel Marceau, the future mime artist who helped rescue Jewish children during the Second World War. Poésy’s Emma is part of the resistance network and the personal story surrounding Marceau’s wartime activities. The film combines historical drama with the story of a performer whose work became intertwined with humanitarian resistance.
2020 — Tenet
Poésy appeared as Barbara in Christopher Nolan’s science-fiction action thriller Tenet (2020). John David Washington stars as a CIA operative who becomes involved in a global conflict involving technology capable of manipulating the direction of time. Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, and Michael Caine also appear in the large international cast. Poésy’s Barbara is a scientist who provides important information about the film’s complex time-inversion technology.
2023 — Un hiver en été
Poésy played Billie in Lætitia Masson’s Un hiver en été (2023), a French ensemble drama built around ten characters experiencing an unusually cold spell in the middle of summer. The film moves between stories of loneliness, relationships, fear, hope, social inequality, and unexpected encounters. Poésy appears alongside Benjamin Biolay, Élodie Bouchez, Judith Chemla, Nicolas Duvauchelle, and other members of the ensemble. The film was released theatrically in France on July 26, 2023.
2023 — Je ne suis pas un héros
In Je ne suis pas un héros (2023), Poésy played Elsa in Rudy Milstein’s French comedy-drama. Vincent Dedienne stars as Louis, an ordinary lawyer whose life suddenly changes when a doctor mistakenly tells him that he has a serious illness. The false diagnosis causes people around him to treat him differently, creating an awkward and increasingly complicated situation when he discovers the truth. Poésy’s Elsa is part of the ensemble surrounding Louis in this contemporary character comedy.
2023 — The Last Rifleman
Poésy played Juliette Bellamy in The Last Rifleman (2023), a British war drama directed by Terry Loane and starring Pierce Brosnan. Brosnan portrays Artie Crawford, a Northern Irish Second World War veteran who secretly leaves his care home and travels to France for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Poésy’s Juliette is connected to Artie’s journey and the memories of his wartime past. The film was inspired by the real-life story of veteran Bernard Jordan and was released through Sky Cinema.
Other Non-Standard Screen Appearances
Poésy’s screen career also includes several projects that are not conventional feature films. Her 2001 appearance in Petite Soeur was a short film, while Blanche (2008), The Capsule (2012), Métamorphoses (2014), and Karaoke! are also short-film or non-standard credits. She has additionally appeared in television productions including War & Peace, Gossip Girl, The Tunnel, Genius: Picasso, The Essex Serpent, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, but these are excluded from the main feature-film chronology. Poésy also has directing and writing credits on short-form projects, separate from her acting filmography.
Conclusion
Clémence Poésy’s movie career has developed across French, British, Canadian, Italian, and American productions, allowing her to work in a wide range of genres and languages. From her early French and German features to the worldwide success of the Harry Potter films, she has built a filmography that includes psychological thrillers, historical dramas, romantic stories, science fiction, comedy, and war films. Her performances in In Bruges, 127 Hours, The Ones Below, Final Portrait, Resistance, and Tenet further demonstrate the breadth of her work beyond Fleur Delacour. Her later French-language projects and The Last Rifleman continued that international range. This chronology of Clémence Poésy movies by year covers her officially released feature films while keeping shorts and television work separate.
