Robert Pattinson. What is certain is that it was one of my favorite experiences. It was such a crazy adventure. At the beginning, there was not even a scenario and then, we find ourselves in competition in Cannes …

This is your fourth Festival. Do you feel at home?

I love coming here. For me, it is the pinnacle to present a film.

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This is where the Safdie wrote this role for you. What do you have in common with your character?

His anxiety (laughs). And like Connie, before, in New York, I spent most of my time on the street trying to hide myself. Instinctively, I kept looking around to avoid the paparazzi.

This is no longer the case ?

In London, where I live most of the time, people will rather see the reality show heroes and footballers. And in Los Angeles, where I am often, paparazzi make less money because magazines publish photos of Instagram, so it’s better.

You’ve totally changed the look for this character …

Yes. Usually, I look like a 22 year old kid. There, they made me false scars of acne, I have dark hair … I finally look like an adult.

How was the shoot?

It was extremely bad for my health! I slept very little. Almost always the night was turned, sixteen or seventeen hours in a row. We were in a bubble. It was very intense and stressful.

Since the end of “Twilight”, you choose independent films on a small budget. Why ?

When I choose a film, I do not wonder if it will be a success or not. If the budget is reduced, I say to myself: “I will do another after. What I want is to surprise. However, commercial films are designed not to destabilize the public. I find them annoying to see and turn.

You must soon shoot with the French director Claire Denis …

Yes, this summer normally. I had seen his movie “White Material” on television eight years ago and I had found outstanding performance. I wanted to work with her. When I met her, she had a role for a guy who was 50 years old … But during the appointment, I felt she was changing her mind.

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