Xavier Dolan returned to Cannes, not to present the film, but as president of the jury, in this case Un Certain Regard. In this section of the festival, the filmmaker presented Les Amours Imaginaires, his second film in 2010.
Xavier Dolan has given several interviews about this return to Cannes, in particular in the Inrocks column and the daily edition of the festival, of which he is the cover.
Les Inrockuptibles asked about his possible departure from cinema, which caused a lot of ink a few months ago. to the question “Could seeing all these films at Cannes make you want to make films again?Here is his answer:
“There are still chances. We did not understand what I said. There is a mismatch between my desire for cinema and what the industry offers today. But who knows? Maybe that will change. I want to return to cinema.”
Moving away from cinema in favor of TV series?
In July 2023, Xavier Dolan announced that he wanted to retire from cinema. After initially announcing last November that he wanted to take a long break, the 34-year-old director confirmed his desire to retire in another interview. El Pais.
The director talked about his future in the columns of a Spanish newspaper. “I no longer have the desire and strength to devote two years to a barely seen project“, he said in more detail.I put too much passion into my projects to endure so much disappointment. In the end, I wonder if my cinema is bad, and I know it’s not.”
and added: “I don’t see the point in telling stories when everything around us is falling apart. Art is useless and giving up on cinema is a waste of time.”
On his Instagram account, he also spoke and wished “Clarifying certain thoughtsAfter comments in the Spanish media and reassured those who were worried about him. The young filmmaker stated that he “He wanted to stop making films“And that he was”Peace of mind with this decision“.
“Some have told me it’s “just a break”… but my current mindset and our world today does not inspire me to pursue what was once an inevitable calling.– he writes in a long post.
However, he added that he was “Currently involved in television projects“And that he had”They intend to keep their word if approved“.
Otherwise, I think it’s over. I want to spend time on my health, my friends and family. I also have other hobbies, other things that I want to be involved in.
Xavier Dolan Although he insisted that he would always be there to encourage artists and filmmakers, he, on the other hand, no longer wanted to make films because they no longer made him happy. “But they made me happy. And you too.“
Finally he added:I could produce TV series. I don’t want to make movies anymore. The world is not well… and I want to help in any way I can. I did it quietly. But I want to be louder than that. My plans are elsewhere now, I guess.“
France Télévisions currently offers several of the filmmaker’s feature films to watch for free on its website.
Source: Allocine
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