Gilles Bourdos © AFP
Un Certain Regard Q&A: Gilles Bourdos on Renoir
In his fourth film, French director Gilles Bourdos pays tribute to Renoir and retraces the final moments of the artist’s life. In 1915, the famous Impressionist painter meets the young and beautiful Andrée, who becomes his last-ever muse. However, his son Jean returns from war and falls in love with the young lady against his father’s advice. To play the role of the painter, Bourdos selected Michel Bouquet, whose last appearance at Cannes was in 2003 in Les Côtelettes directed by Bertrand Blier.
Photo from the film Renoir © RR
What does Un Certain Regard mean to you?
The affirmation of uniqueness.
Why is cinema essential to you?
The impression that I get from shooting a film is always the same: the feeling of being totally present in the world.
Which type of cinema or which film continues to inspire you?
The arrival in Rome via the 90 motorway in Fellini’s Roma has always fuelled my desire to make films.
What question would you like to ask to any film director?
Dear Stanley Kubrick, during your intriguing encounter in Germany, what did you ask Veit Harlan?
What are you expecting from the Festival de Cannes?
The joy of sharing.
