Shosanna is a fictional character from the film Inglourious Basterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino. She is a Jewish woman who escapes from the Nazis and later seeks revenge against them. Shosanna runs a cinema in Paris, which becomes a central location for her plan to confront her enemies. In the film, Shosanna is portrayed by actress Mélanie Laurent. Her character embodies themes of resilience and vengeance, as she navigates the dangers of Nazi-occupied France. Shosanna's story intertwines with that of the Basterds, a group of Jewish soldiers on a mission to kill Nazi leaders.