C El “Artista y la modelo” nos trasporta a la Francia ocupada de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en el que un viejo escultor de fama, interpretado por Jean Rochefort, no encuentra inspiración alguna hasta la llegada de una joven española escapada de un campo de refugiados. Es entonces cuando reencuentra el deseo de volver a trabajar y esculpir su última obra. Aida Folch encarna a la joven modelo en una interpretación exquisita entre los blancos y negros de la producción que enfatizan lo artístico de la temática.
The “Artist and Model” transports us to occupied France in the Second World War in which an old famous sculptor, played by Jean Rochefort, does not find any inspiration until the arrival of a young Spanish escaping from a refugee camp. That’s when he rediscovers the desire to return to work and sculpt his latest work. Aida Folch, a young model embodies an exquisite interpretation between whites and blacks of the artistic production that emphasize the theme.
The power of simplicity
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ida Folch, the girl who captivated us eleven years ago in “The Shanghai Gesture”, is reunited with her discoverer, Fernando Trueba, in “The Artist and the Model”. Since then, she has evolved the same professionalism and style that she showed when her premature eroticism dazzled the audiences. In her latest performance, being dubbed Thyssen, she dazzles the audience from among many dancers vying for her heart. “The artist and the model” made an appearance at the San Sebastián Film Festival to compete for the Golden Shell of Zinemaldia 2012 as one of the favorites. How did this happen? The Festival decided that it was one of the most outstanding films. Of course the whole team was very happy because it is one of the most important international festivals in the world. To be able to get a feel for this movie you went to Paris to learn French?Do you think you should study English and then try your luck in America? I constantly study English and I would love to translate it. For that I prepare myself every single day. It is a challenge that I hope to take on someday.
How do you see the current state of the Spanish cinema? Fighting, we will move forward. We can only make few movies at a time because it is a small industry, but there are ones worth remembering like Buñuel. Which is known worldwide as a classic of our cinema.
“ I‘m Hedonistic and I find pleasures in the little things”
Which actor or actress would you like to work with? I would like to work with Javier Bardem again. I also like to work with Maribel Verdú, Penelope Cruz, Veronica Echegui or Adriana Ugarte. Really I just prefer a good script rather than directors.
After “The Artist and model”, what plans do you have for the future? I’m shooting another film called “Love is not what it used to be” with Gabi Ochoa.It is a pleasure to work with young directors full of hopes and dreams. I am still working on the film “Wonder Years” and I still have to release a certain Mexican movie I am in. Along with that, we have a scheduled March release of “The Artist and model” in Paris. I’m totally looking forward to this. Being a girl making her way in the film world, what has been your greatest sacrifice and what opportunities has it provided you with? The biggest sacrifice has been my separation from my family and friends when I changed cities. The silver lining, on the other hand, is I quickly learned how to be independent. I have lived through many experiences, met interesting people and traveled a lot.
The profession of an actress requires one to be in the public eye and the audience is dependent on your image. What do you dislike and what do you enjoy about this aspect of being an actress? How do you define your style? I feel no pressure about it. I try to have the best possible image with a nice dress and heels. I like clear, elegant things. The Parisian style is a benchmark for me. What do you liked most about the production with Le CITY deluxe? The originality of the photos and shooting them in the Thyssen Museum. I love the art and the quality of the magazine
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In “The Artist and the Model” Fernando Trueba’s main theme is “stop to look at things” what do you think or feel when you stop and take a moment to look around? It is a pleasure to revel quietly in something you like. I love reading, but if I have the phone on, I don’t concentrate so I turn it off. I don’t like to rush. I’m hedonistic and I find pleasures in small things.
How has it been working with Claudia Cardinale and Jean Rochefort? What have you learned from them? Very fun, enriching, a dream. I always admired them and when you meet them you respect them even more.
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