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2026.04.26 12:07 GMT+8

Juliette Binoche: The real purpose of an actor is to embody humanity

Updated 2026.04.26 12:07 GMT+8
Zhao Ying

During the Juliette Binoche Masterclass at the 16th Beijing International Film Festival, the acclaimed French actress and director joined young Chinese filmmakers Liang Ming and Jing Yi for an in-depth exploration of performance and the creative process. 

Binoche offered a sincere reflection on the essence of her craft. "The real purpose of an actor is to embody humanity in their flaws, in their fragility, in their possibilities, in their magic, in their potential." Providing vital guidance to aspiring talent, she urged them to "start from yourself" and "from your own experience," emphasizing the importance of trusting one's own sensations.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Director: Zhao Ying

Cameramen: Han Xu, Zhao Ying

Cover designer: Du Chenxin

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