Clara Pacini

Clara Pacini is a French actress known for her role as Jeanne in The Ice Tower, her feature film debut that marked her breakthrough.

Early life and education

Clara Pacini was born in 2002 in France. She pursued formal acting education at the Cours Florent from 2020 to 2022, where she underwent dual training in both French and English. She then continued her studies at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique in Paris from 2022 to 2025.

Career

Pacini started acting in short films. Her credits include Club Cauchemar, a psychological thriller, and Il manque toujours quelque chose , a dramatic exploration of the human condition.

Breakthrough in ''The Ice Tower'' (2025)

In 2025, Pacini made her feature film debut in The Ice Tower, a major international production directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović. She plays the role of Jeanne, which has been widely noted as her breakout performance. The film, co-starring Marion Cotillard, has been praised for its unique blend of drama and fantasy, and Pacini's portrayal has garnered significant attention from critics for its emotional depth and maturity.
In addition to her film work, Pacini has gained experience in theater. She is involved in several productions as part of her training at CNSAD, such as Et je me souviendrai toujours de cela, directed by Claire Lasne Darcueil, Saudade, directed by Sidonie Vilas Boas; Fragments de la forêt, directed by Simon Falguières; Musée Duras, directed by Julien Gosselin; and Quelques mots d’amour, directed by Christophe Patty and Audrey Jean-Baptiste.

Upcoming projects

Pacini's next project is Un peu avant minuit, still in production.

Personal life

In addition to acting, Pacini plays the piano, and is a black belt in judo. She is bilingual in French and English and is also fluent in Spanish.

Filmography

Feature films

Year	Title	Role	Director	Notes
2025	The Ice Tower	Jeanne	Lucile Hadžihalilović
			Nicolas Pariser	Filming