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I also did some research to try and understand the vocation ;
how people behave in those orders, how you get to be in a
convent, and the stages involved in becoming a nun, with all
the ceremonies. I even entered a convent to see what it was like
but I couldn’t manage more than 48 hours. I soon escaped. I
spent two days participating in their prayers. It wasn’t possible
to be in contact with the nuns because they were reclusive and,
as such, separated from visitors.
It was more about feeling the character than about reflecting on
her. Religion is something quite remote for me. I don’t have faith,
but I was touched by Suzanne’s. Despite her love for God, she
feels that the monastic life is not for her, and she does everything
she can to escape it. She never plays the victim in her trials. I was
impressed by the pride and dignity she maintains. Suzanne
taught me a great deal.
There are many scenes where I felt like I wasn’t acting. Guillaume
is a real actors’ director. Nobody has ever worked with me like
that before, except Joachim Lafosse. I was nervous before the
shoot because I understood the importance of the role. On the
first day, I couldn’t get anything out. Guillaume had to start over
and give me a shove.
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