Emmanuelle Seigner on Loyalty to Polanski, Her Rock Band L'Epée, and Daughter's Horror Directorial Debut
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Melanie Goodfellow
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
Emmanuelle Seigner, French actress and guest of honor at the Taormina Film Festival, discusses her rock band L'Epée with Anton Newcombe and the Limiñanas, her unwavering loyalty to husband Roman Polanski amid ongoing controversy, her daughter's horror directorial debut, and one career regret. The interview covers her multifaceted career spanning acting, music, and family dynamics in the film industry.
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Music is a different kind of freedom. With acting, you're interpreting someone else's words. With music, it's pure expression.
My daughter has her own vision. She's making her own path, and I'm very proud of her.
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