Who is your character Pauline Franchet?
Elodie Fontan: A gendarme lieutenant in charge of his younger brother Victor with Down syndrome (Samuel Allain Abitbol, editor’s note), indicted after the murder of a young woman.
What about Pauline’s love life?
She lives with Bruno (Benjamin Bellecour), but the atmosphere isn’t looking good. Victor has a hard time finding his place as he monopolizes his sister’s attention.
Viewers will discover you as a brunette tonight. Why this choice?
Director Stéphanie Murat wanted a darker character as opposed to the blonde victim. We wore a few wigs, finally I chose this brown mane.
Pauline is not involved in the investigation. Why ?
After her brother is accused, he is taken off the case to avoid mixing his personal feelings. Therefore, she leaves Captain Thomas Costella (Salim Kechiouche) to lead the investigations. He also has a hard time accepting this situation because there is an old responsibility between them.
Did you and Salim Kechiouche know each other before?
Over five years ago, we acted together in a TV movie for France 3. blood smell. Salim is an actor that I really appreciate. Unlike our characters, we were very happy to find each other.
You also respond to Samuel Allain Abitbol, a young player with Down syndrome. How was your cooperation?
We always get stressed before playing with a player we don’t know in the profession. According to Samuel, we met before filming and it hit the spot right away. This is a boy’s love. He welcomed me with open arms. All of a sudden, playing the foster sister and being so close to her made me stronger. He blew me away on set. There were scenes with some pretty tough, pretty complicated emotions, and it did a good job. Samuel is a good actor, sensitive and sincere, in line with Pascal Duquenne. eighth day.
You show your drama talent once again with this role. Why does cinema only offer you comedy?
The first movie I made for cinema was a comedy, What did we stop? That’s why the administrators assigned me to this registry. Fortunately, TV gives me the opportunity to explore different worlds. Also, I don’t feel disappointed.
Especially since your comrade Philippe Lacheau is more adept at comedy…
Yes, and I had the chance to shoot with a group of friends: Tarek Boudali, Julien Arruti… with whom I had a good laugh.
Exactly, aren’t you shooting right now?
Yes, with the whole gang and newcomers, we’re shooting a comedy to be named. Superhero despite himself. We can’t wait to show you our work.
Do you have any other projects?
I will soon be shooting a series for France Télévisions in Senegal. big fivedirected by Gilles de Maistre Mia and the White Lion.
Murders in the Cathar Country: Thursday 20 July at 21:10 at France 3
Interview by Hacène Chouchaoui in 2020
Source: Programme Television
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