“I was very unhappy”: 20 years ago, Catherine Froth had a hard time accepting this film

The great actress Catherine Froth has been walking her figure on the screen for 49 years, since her first appearance with Alain Rene in the film My Uncle from America.

He was nominated ten times for César, twice winning the precious statue. In 1997, for the best supporting role in the film “Air de famille” by Cédric Klapisch. She also played the same haunting role of Yoyo, Nunu’s sister-in-law, as the one she played on stage in the play. In 2016, it was a César for Best Actress for Marguerite.

If the actor has often excelled in comic roles, in fact with great success, he is also the protagonist of dramas such as Vipère au Fist, an adaptation of Herve Bazin’s literary classic.

In this work, created by the late Philippe de Broca, who died the year the film was released in 2004, Catherine Frot plays the powerful role of Madame Rezou, known as “Folko”, the wife of Jacques Villeret, who is accused of betraying him. Answer. A horrible unworthy mother character who mistreats her two children.

“I wanted to go for things that were a little demonic, outside the norm, even theatrical.” He confided and talked about the preparation for this role, which was once perfectly played by Alisa Saprich.

“It was very difficult what was returned to me”

In the program En aside, which dates back to 2016 and is broadcast on Canal+, the actor talked about the very pleasant shooting, despite the harshness of the topic. But the film’s reception and press criticism were very poor.

“It was the press who said, ‘But what is Catherine Frot doing in this movie?'” True, Alisa Saprich had an impact on TV, she had a great face… but this was different, the time had passed.

“Don’t be afraid, Madame Frot!”

And to clarify, after the release of the film, he was flooded with mail. “I’ve never received as many letters in my life as I did for this film. Letters from teenagers… ‘Don’t worry Mrs. Froot, we mean you no harm.’ The sympathy for me was impressive and in character, because at this age we mix things up.” .

Still, Viper in the Fist did quite well at the box office, attracting 1.2 million viewers. A figure that is far from shameless and one that many a film would envy.

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