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Gainsbourg's Controversial Kanye Pick Stuns Film Fest
8 Oct
Summary
- Charlotte Gainsbourg cited Kanye West as her only controversial artist recommendation.
- She discussed her collaborations with director Lars von Trier, calling him a 'dear friend'.
- Gainsbourg expressed openness to working with Korean directors and praised local cinema.
Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, attending the Busan International Film Festival, revealed a surprising artistic recommendation: Kanye West, calling him a "very controversial artist" whose work she follows. This disclosure drew laughter from the audience during her masterclass.
Gainsbourg also reflected on her extensive work with director Lars von Trier, describing him as a "dear friend" and a profound influence, particularly on her understanding of vulnerability and acting. She noted that her film "Melancholia," screening at the festival, was a deliberate choice from their collaborations.
On her first visit to Korea, Gainsbourg shared her positive experiences, including exploring Seoul and enjoying Korean barbecue. She expressed a strong interest in potentially working with Korean directors, stating her admiration for the nation's cinema and its talent, though she remained superstitious about naming specific individuals.
Looking back, Gainsbourg discussed her early acting career, initiated by her mother Jane Birkin, and her initial feelings of not being formally trained. She also touched upon her recent personal projects, including establishing her father Serge Gainsbourg's house as a museum and creating a documentary about her mother, who passed away in 2023.
