“It was very difficult to send what I was sent”: the release of this movie did not leave Catherine Froth 21 years ago with good memories

In 2004, Catherine Frot began playing a risky gambling, one of the most difficult characters in her career: the scary “folk”, the adaptation of the Vipe -Bazin autobiographical novel. If the experience of filming was enriched, the filming left a bitter taste for the actor.

Already a crown with great professional recognition – two cesars for its credit (in 1997 the best auxiliary role for UN de Famil and Best Actor in 2016 for Marguerite) – Catherine Fruit Known for its great diversity. He was accustomed to comic roles that he gained the love of society, and he never hesitated to go to dark registry. But it’s in the family drama Viper in a fist It didn’t go as he hoped.

Under the guidance of Philip de Broca – who made the last film before his death – then jumps with Jacques Villerett with an icy and abusive mother. The role is very far from his usual image, which he still received with enthusiasm.

”I wanted to go to things that were small demonic, out of the norm, even theatrical.He said.

Criticism of the riffia

Unfortunately, as soon as he was released, the film was strictly taken by critics. In 2016, in the channel+ broadcasting show, as besides, the actor looks at this difficult moment: “It was a press who said, “But what does Catherine Froth do in this movie?” I was very dissatisfied when the film came out, it was very harsh what I was sent to, absolute abuse, what a mistake …”

The memory of Alice Saprich, which was unforgettable in adapting the first television, seemed very strong for some viewers, which made the comparison inevitable. But for Frot, the intention was different, more and more in the character of the character’s personal interpretation: “Although Alice Freich’s TV had an influence, it had a big face … but it was another thing, time has passed.”

Young people’s compassion

Despite the criticism, the film was a honorable success in theaters, attracting more than 1.2 million spectators. And contrary to all expectations, it was young people who most affected his role. The actor remembers the emotion by the mail he received after the film was published: “I have never received so many letters in my life as for this movie. Teenagers’ Letters … ‘Madame Frot, don’t be afraid, we mean harm.’ It was an impressive compassion for me and the character, because at this age, we mix it.”

This chapter of his career, though emotionally painful, is a vow to his artistic courage. By daring where we were less expecting this, Catherine Fruit Once again, he has proven his talent and the ability to update himself, even if it means paying a high price.

Viper fists can be found (re-) on VOD.