Claire Denis talks Robert Pattinson to The AV Club

A A Dowd from The A V Club sat down with Claire Denis and talked High Life. Here’s an extract of their conversation about Rob:

AVC: Robert Pattinson is the first Hollywood movie star you’ve cast in one of your films.

CD: Yes. But the film before I made with Juliette, the ending is with Gérard Depardieu. He is also a big star.

AVC: When you work with these big stars, are you playing with or trying to subvert their image or public persona?

CD: Oh, no. With Robert, I was a little afraid. I thought maybe that he was too young, maybe too iconic. But we got along so well, and he understood everything so well. I forgot who he was. With Robert, it’s easy to forget. He is very graceful and easy to work with. He’s very intelligent. You don’t spend every week going, “Oh my god, I’m working with a movie star.”

AVC: He doesn’t come in with a lot of vanity.

CD: Not at all. And he’s interested in making movies. He’s always watching. He likes the work.

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