When I was two years old, I can vividly recall chasing after my parents in a hallway while wearing my diaper. I was left alone in our apartment in the suburbs of Paris, as my mother had taken my sister to watch a movie. I am unsure of my father’s whereabouts at that time.
Due to my parents’ separation, they enrolled both my sister and me in boarding school where my grandmother worked as a cook. This arrangement allowed them to save on expenses. Since I was in kindergarten, I stayed in a different dormitory from my older sister. My days were filled with imaginative play and mending my damaged dolls. That was my safe haven, where I felt I truly belonged and found happiness.
I have always desired to pursue theatre due to my parents’ involvement in the performing arts. I have a vivid memory of the first time my mother brought me to a show. The experience brought me immense happiness, particularly when the entire audience rose to their feet in applause. I thought to myself, if I can experience such joy, I also want to bring it to others.
Aspiring to be an actress, my initial goal was to perform in theater as that was my preferred realm. However, I was unexpected to find myself venturing into the world of film.
I was completely overwhelmed when I walked up to accept my Oscar [Binoche was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her role in The English Patient]. I was in a state of disbelief and didn’t know how to react. The moment was truly unexpected and left me speechless, it was the biggest surprise of my life.
Does Steven Spielberg hate me? [Binoche turned down parts in Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park.] You’ll have to ask him. I haven’t bumped into him for a while. I don’t think he cares that much that I said no.
I am unsure what I see when I view my reflection. At times, it seems as though my appearance and my inner self do not align, based on the time of day, lighting, my emotions, and whether I am in character or in love.
I frequently shed tears, as it is a natural aspect of being alive. When I pray, I often cry as it represents the realization of my flaws and my basic human needs.
I believe it is important to pray and nurture your inner self. It is essential to establish a connection between the unseen and the seen aspects of life. This connection must be cultivated within oneself. Our faith is a fundamental aspect of who we are and can aid us in navigating intense emotions such as envy, rage, and the sense of being deceived. Having faith also helps to keep us grounded and humble.
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Source: theguardian.com
