Cannes Film Festival 2009:Bright Star Press Conference

The speaker discusses the challenge of finding Fanny's voice, despite having Keith's voice from letters. Fanny's wit was intimidating, but inspiration came from the speaker's daughter. Abby later influenced the project, highlighting the age difference between Alice and Fanny, and added her charisma to the character.

What was the initial challenge the speaker faced when trying to find Fanny's voice?

• Difficulty in reading letters

• Fanny's famous wit

• Lack of historical information

• Fanny's age

How did the speaker initially experiment with the project?

• By writing new letters

• By reading historical books

• By consulting with historians

• By experimenting with a few scenes

What inspired the speaker to gain confidence in portraying Fanny?

• A friend's advice

• A famous novel

• A historical documentary

• The spirit of their daughter

What did Abby point out about the character of Fanny?

• Fanny was a historical figure

• Fanny was not charismatic

• Fanny was older than Alice

• Fanny was a fictional character

How did Abby contribute to the portrayal of Fanny?

• By writing new scenes

• By adding historical accuracy

• By infusing her own charisma

• By changing the setting