CNSAD
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The CNSAD (Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique), is the French National Conservatory of Dramatic Art. It is renowned as the most prestigious drama school in Europe (with British RADA).
This reputation is notably explained by the very severe selection at the entrance examination: 3 rounds of selection for an average 2 or 3% of admitted students compared to the number of applicants.
The CNSAD offers a 3 years study program. Every class counts approximately 30 students (generally 15 gents, 15 ladies) and some foreign trainees are invited each year.
A stage directing program has also been opened in 2001.
The Conservatoire is located "Rue du Conservatoire" in Paris, France. Its beautiful theatre was built in 1811 by the architect Delannoy.
[edit] Noted graduates
- Jean-Pierre Marielle
- Jean Rochefort
- Jean-Paul Belmondo
- Jacques Villeret
- Nathalie Baye
- Juliette Binoche
- Louis Garrel
- Isabelle Huppert
- Vincent Perez
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Nicole Garcia
- Sabine Azéma
- Carole Bouquet
- Anna Mouglalis
- Richard Berry
- Samuel Le Bihan
- Jean-Pierre Lorit
- Jeanne Balibar
- Olivier Martinez
