Charlotte Gainsbourg on May 17, 2025, in Cannes. Photo Kering/DR
In the Debussy Hall of the Palais des Festivals, the tearful eyes of an audience known for its stoicism unsettled her — almost making her feel uncomfortable. Seated beside her, a frail-looking Jane Birkin watches, looking frail, as her life, disorders and flaws unfolded on the big screen. On July 7, 2021, Charlotte Gainsbourg knows — without admitting it — that this would be her last visit to Cannes with her mother."She was so ill that she had to land by helicopter shortly before the screening," revealed the actress, who had come to present "Jane par Charlotte" (Jane by Charlotte), a documentary blending intimate disorder and lingering regret. It was previewed in the city of Côte d’Azur."I initially hated this creation, I had to stop it for two years at her request before resuming it in fear of her dying in the middle of shooting," added...
In the Debussy Hall of the Palais des Festivals, the tearful eyes of an audience known for its stoicism unsettled her — almost making her feel uncomfortable. Seated beside her, a frail-looking Jane Birkin watches, looking frail, as her life, disorders and flaws unfolded on the big screen. On July 7, 2021, Charlotte Gainsbourg knows — without admitting it — that this would be her last visit to Cannes with her mother."She was so ill that she had to land by helicopter shortly before the screening," revealed the actress, who had come to present "Jane par Charlotte" (Jane by Charlotte), a documentary blending intimate disorder and lingering regret. It was previewed in the city of Côte d’Azur."I initially hated this creation, I had to stop it for two years at her request before resuming it in fear of her dying in the middle of...