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‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges
Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he tackled a very intimate quest
TL;DR
- Théodore Pellerin plays a young Parisian in the French film Nino, who must freeze his sperm after an HPV-related cancer diagnosis.
- Pellerin discusses his character's emotional struggles, linking them to the throat cancer and the impact on his sexuality.
- The film is compared to the French New Wave classic Cléo de 5 à 7, focusing on a similar theme of a cancer diagnosis.
- Pellerin's acting style is characterized by an ability to convey vulnerability, even in intense roles.
- Director Pauline Loquès praised Pellerin's understanding of the character and his ability to bring silences to life.
- Pellerin also reflected on his upbringing in a creative family and his early start in acting.
- He has successfully transitioned to English-language roles, noting the difference in rhythm and construction of phrases.
- Pellerin describes his acting process as thorough research followed by an attempt to forget the material before filming.
- He found the role in Nino to be a return to life and less confronting than previous challenging roles.