Paris is love/hate affair for Juliette Binoche

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-09-18 09:33

Q: September should be renamed The Month of Binoche, as you have all these events going on in New York City and Brooklyn, called "In-I & Jubilations," starting with dance performances. What made you decide to do all this?

A: "It all came together by coincidence, although I never really believe in coincidences. I just started dancing a year ago, and it's so hard! And it seemed like a good time to combine that show with my other interests."

Q: And you have your first-ever art show in America, an exhibition of portraits and poetry. You've been painting a long time, right?

A: "On and off, yes. I love painting. I painted on "The English Patient" because the scenery was so beautiful."

Q: There's also a documentary about you, produced by your sister Marion Stalens. After playing other characters for so long, was it strange being on camera just as yourself?

A: "A little. I told her, 'Do whatever you want. If you want to film me waking up, that's fine.' But it's one thing to say 'Yes' and open the door, another to keep the door open! And I didn't like it when she filmed me painting. I felt I should be alone and in silence."

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