CLEAN : Cannes Presents: Saint Laurent

The transcript discusses the making of a film about Yves Saint Laurent, focusing on the actor's personal connection to the role and the collaborative process with director Bertrand. It highlights the importance of avoiding mere imitation, the actor's physical transformation, and the trust built with co-actor Jérémy. The actor emphasizes focusing on the project despite industry challenges, such as competing films on the same subject.

What was the main goal of the speaker in portraying Yves Saint Laurent?

• To create a completely fictional character

• To make the character appear authentic

• To mimic Yves Saint Laurent exactly

• To focus on the economic aspects of the film

How did the speaker aim to embody the character of Yves Saint Laurent?

• By wearing similar clothes

• By gaining weight

• By changing their hairstyle

• By adopting a different physicality

What was a significant factor in the speaker's collaboration with Bertrand?

• Their shared interest in economic aspects

• Their previous work on a different biopic

• Their long-standing personal connection

• Their focus on mimicking Yves Saint Laurent

Why did the speaker choose not to compare their project with another film?

• They were advised by producers not to compare

• They had not seen the other film

• They believed their film was superior

• They wanted to focus on economic success

What was the speaker's approach to dealing with the challenges of the film's timeline and subject matter?

• By ignoring the challenges completely

• By changing the film's subject

• By consulting with other filmmakers

• By focusing on their own project