- What WELCOME moved in?
- When Philippe told me about the story, I immediately conquered. I remember at the end of a meal, I said I would read the script, but just for fun. He was determined to make the film. Then after reading it, I called to tell him how much I liked that mixture of toughness and tenderness, and that we should shoot right away because I was dying of impatience.
What I like about the films of Philippe is the ability to choose topics very powerful. In this case, the problem of refugees in Calais, but it tackles head on. Prefers to focus on the characters and their emotional, as Simon and Bilal. But it all goes hand in hand in this movie, big and small story of why it is so strong dramatically.
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- Very little. Above all we talk about details that may seem unimportant. A character is built from instinctive elements. During filming, we spent hours talking in the hotel bar, but not necessarily in the movie. We talked about life, women, children, movies we like ...
- How was the character?
- As I said, I want to learn more. I think film, the habit makes the monk himself. In the scenes of the pool, I focus on how I take my sweatpants, flip-flops in the swimming teacher. I'm worried about whether the appearance of the character I play is credible, shoes, whistle, t-shirt and a little gut. Simon is a former professional swimmer, but since he left the racing world, has gained something. To become a Simon, I decided I too fat. Everything must be realistic, the characters, sounds that resonate within the precincts of the pool.
- How was the beginning of filming?
- Upon arrival at Calais, a Saturday night, Philippe took me the "spring hut" where refugees are going to eat. As we left, we passed three guys and we took them in the car. They had nothing, but had not lost his smile. Asked us to leave in a desert place, much like a huge garbage dump. There was no one and there was one house. Then, without exchanging a word, Philippe took me to the hotel. On any comments. It was my first time in Calais and had seen what to do.
- Philippe Lioret says you anticipate your requests.
- I'm glad you created. No more looking in my profession, just move as the director has envisioned when writing the script, and stop at the appropriate time and place. When it gets like osmosis, and does not happen often, then we both know that we have found the right tone.
- Your personality and that of Philippe Lioret could have been a source of conflict.
- Of course. Many people who know us feared the worst. But it was just the opposite. At no time was there a moment of doubt or lack of mutual trust. He felt that we were called to shoot this film together. Despite several failed attempts in other films, I always knew in my heart that someday hold a big meeting. It was like meeting my twin.
- How was the shoot with Ayverdi Firat, the interpreter of Bilal?
- I never thought like a child, or as a professional actor. At first I realized that I intimidated him, but after a few days was established parent-child relationship. I ended up feeling so protective of him on the set as Simon with Bilal in history.
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