Actress Sophie Marceau, aged 59, is set to release her third book titled Warszawa on October 29, 2026, through Éditions Seghers, revisiting her 17-year relationship with the late Polish director Andrzej Żuławski, as reported by Gala.
Sophie Marceau Details Relationship with Andrzej Żuławski in Warszawa
- Sophie Marceau’s autobiographical work, Warszawa, is priced at 20 euros and spans 160 pages, scheduled for release on October 29, 2026, by Éditions Seghers.
- The book details her 17-year relationship with filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 75.
- The upcoming publication has already generated significant digital engagement, drawing over 28,000 likes on Instagram following its October 2026 announcement.
- More than 28,000 likes on Instagram, including one from comedian Florence Foresti, followed the announcement.
Literary Exploration of a 17-Year Partnership
The autobiographical narrative is structured as a letter addressed to the man she shared her life with from the 1980s until their separation in 2001. The couple met when Marceau was 18 years old and Żuławski was 44, a 26-year age difference that marked their partnership.
Together, the pair collaborated on several cinematic projects during the 1980s and 1990s, including L’Amour braque in 1985, Mes nuits sont plus belles que vos jours in 1989, and La Note bleue in 1991. Their personal relationship also resulted in the birth of their son, Vincent, in 1995. Years after her separation from Andrzej Żuławski, with whom she was never married, Sophie Marceau became a mother for the second time to a daughter, Juliette, born in 2002 from her past union with producer Jim Lemley. The actress subsequently shared the lives of Christophe Lambert from 2007 to 2014, chef Cyril Lignac in 2016, and producer Richard Caillat from 2020 to 2022.
Reflecting on Control, Isolation, and Artistic Legacy
In her interview with Le Figaro, as noted by Gala, Marceau addressed the complex and darker elements of their shared history, acknowledging instances of jealousy and isolation. Despite these challenges, the actress stated that she refuses to reduce the relationship purely to its difficult moments, explaining that her late partner ultimately contributed to shaping her personal and professional identity.
Publisher Éditions Seghers frames the book as an exploration of parallel and divergent destinies, contrasting Marceau’s upbringing in France during the 1970s and 1980s with Żuławski’s post-war childhood in Poland. The text deliberately avoids settling scores or disclosing personal grievances, focusing instead on universal themes of love, art, and memory.
L'actrice Sophie Marceau dévoile son autobiographie intime intitulée Warszawa, consacrée à son histoire d'amour passionnelle et complexe avec le réalisateur Andrzej Żuławski. https://t.co/Vp2k1uW7Gr
During an interview with Le Monde in 2023, Sophie Marceau shared reflections on her past life with the director originating from Warsaw, noting that she did not feel swallowed up and possessed a personality that could counter his.
| Publication Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Author | Sophie Marceau |
| Title | Warszawa |
| Publisher | Éditions Seghers |
| Release Date | October 29, 2026 |
| Format & Price | 160 pages, 20 euros |
Prior Literary Works and Public Reception
Warszawa marks Marceau’s third published book, following her previous works Menteuse in 1996 and La Souterraine in 2023. The announcement of the new book on Instagram in October 2026 quickly garnered substantial online attention from readers and public figures alike, establishing high public anticipation ahead of its late-October launch.
