If you’ve seen the trippy trailer forGaspar Noé’sClimax—one of the many films I saw at this year’s Toronto Film Festival—you know it’s like nothing you’ve seen before.Climaxis about a troupe of young dancers that have gathered to rehearse when they discover they’ve been drinking sangria laced with potent LSD. We then follow their journey from jubilation to chaos. Along for the bad trip isSofia Boutellaacting alongside a cast of professional dancers.
A few hours before the premiere, Sofia Boutella came by the Collider studio at TIFF for an interview. During the wide-ranging conversation she talked about what the film is about, how she got ready to play a character on drugs, why makingClimaxwas such a unique experience, what it was like working with a director that is also the cinematographer, memorable moments from filming, how her process as an actor has changed, and a lot more.
In addition, towards the end of the interview, she played “Get to Know Your TIFF Attendee”, which includes questions like what TV show they’d like to guest spot on, what film scared them as a kid, what is the background photo on their phone, what TV show have they watched all the way through more than once, have they watched a movie more than 20 times, and more.
Check out what she had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about. For more on the film, readGreg Ellwood’s review from Cannes.
Sofia Boutella
Finally, big thanks to the partners who made our TIFF interviews possible:
Aurora,Presenting Partner, one of Canada’s largest federally licensed cannabis companies and an official partner of the Toronto International Film Festival. Aurora’s involvement is anchored by its passion for the arts and commitment to providing financial support for the creative community.
Toasting the evening’s festivities will beLa Marca Prosecco, an elegant, luxurious sparkling wine. The premium wines of California’s Ghost Pines Winery will also be served!
Frank Rea Event DesignsToronto’s top event florist and ambient designer Frank Rea creatively lends his support with décor statements and floral designs through Forget Me Not Flowers & Frank Rea Event Designs.
The Collider Studio at the House of Aurora was produced by A-list Communications and The Substance Group.
