Before being a hugely successful saga, Camelot is first and foremost a family adventure.
Created by Alexandre Astier, the epic began in 2002 with the short film Dies Iræ, which later spawned a cult series. The director already has several family members: his father Lionel Astier, his half-brother Simon, as well as his daughters Jeanne and Ariane, then 3 and 2 years old, who make brief appearances.
Since then, Alexander Astier continues to entertain his relatives. In Kaamelott – Second Volet, his father and mother, Joel Sevilla, are obviously back, but the director also directs his daughters Jeanne and Ariane, as well as his two sons, Ethan and James.
In this new adventure, Jeanne and Ariane reprise their roles as Caradoc’s daughters Megan and Mehben, and together with Thomas Neyret and Hugo Lehmann, they travel to the frozen lands of Iceland in search of the last dragon.
Ethan and James, on the other hand, play Lucan, the Cuttlefish Knight, and Trevor, two rival knight brothers. Already seen in the first part, this time they gain importance.
They are not always hot.
At the press day of the film, we asked Alexandre Astier if he was the one who suggested that his children participate in his projects, if the desire came from them. Then the filmmaker told us that his children were not very comfortable with fame.
“I’m the one who suggests them. They’re not always hot, they’re not kids who are very comfortable with their parents’ notoriety. They don’t like it.
But they don’t come there for the stars, they come to work. On the other hand, I want it to be part of the family heirloom. But just as Anne’s children (Guinevere), for example, wanted to appear, I said “no problem, come and work”.
It’s open to the kids in my house so they can see what it’s like, to understand what it’s like to bring all these professions together, which is still brilliant. And I didn’t want them to miss it. They weren’t the ones who asked me, but I want them to understand.
It is not a matter of merit. We’re not talking about merit, we’re talking about a profession, a craft, a craft that they can participate in because they’re the children of the person who’s doing it, that’s all. Just as a baker’s son will have more contact with this profession.”
A faithful response to the SpiritAlexander Astier, who sees in Camelot not only a collective work, but also a heritage to be passed on. More than a saga, Camelot is a family story, both in front of and behind the camera.
Camelot – part two May appear in theaters.
Source: Allocine
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