FRENCH DIRECTOR PIERRE SCHOELLER PRESENTS HIS FILM AT GOLDEN APRICOT

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July 12, 2012 | 17:12

YEREVAN.- French director Pierre Schoeller’s “Minister” movie is one
of those included in the “Feature Films” program of the 9th annual
Golden Apricot international Film Festival.

Talking to reporters on Thursday, Schoeller said his film tells about
exercising the power on the background of crisis of democracy.

“Some government officials who have watched my movies were insulted
and offended a little. The truth may hurt much,” the director said.

According to him, prior to shooting “Minister” he did not have any
experience of communication with the officials. The first meeting
with the real minister took place during the Cannes festival and
lasted about a minute.

“The meeting ended before it began. Such people have no time for
communication, discussion, they are always in motion,” Schoeller
explained.

The director calls his movie “metaphorical” as it is not about a
particular government. Filming began during the presidency of Nicolas
Sarkozy, and ended when Hollande came to power.

“I’m not sure whether Sarkozy has watched the film, but I know that
Hollande has,” he said.

“Minister” movie won the International Federation of Film Critics
awards (FIPRESCI) in Cannes in 2011.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress