Guillaume Canet is known for cultivating strong friendships in the world of cinema. And these are often reflected in his artistic choices. The director and actor has a habit of calling on those close to him for his projects. And thus proves that he knows how to skillfully mix private and professional life.
This dynamic reinforces the authenticity of his films and testifies to the complicity he shares with his friends of the seventh art. And after pouring out his deep friendship with Gilles Lellouchehe recently made surprising revelations about Jean Dujardin.
Gilles Lellouche talks about his “tensions” with Guillaume Canet
Guest of the show As an aside on Canal+ last October, Gilles Lellouche was questioned about his relationship with Guillaume Canet, with whom he shares a long-standing friendship. And the journalist asked him: “How does your relationship translate? Are you like a couple who know each other too well?” To which the actor responded frankly: “Yeah, sometimes we get annoyed so we have to take a step back, and then we see each other again… and we’re happy to see each other again.”
Also, he emphasized the importance of their complicityeven after 25 years. The actor of North Bac also discussed their joint projects, including Love is a partywhich he described as “nice”. The reason? The two stars of the small screen were able to work together only as actorswithout one realizing or taking another major role: “We are always in slightly different tensions.”
Guillaume Canet and Jean Dujardin, a childhood rivalry that became friendship
During an interview given to BrutGuillaume Canet spoke about his youth in Yvelines, marked by a special meeting with Jean Dujardin. At the time, the two actors were not yet friends. “Jean was in an opposing gangwith Alexandre Marie, who broke my collarbone”remembers the director with humor. Far from discussing cinema, they were above all two unruly students and evolved in distinct circles.
It was not until many years later that their relationship transformed. Working together on films like The Little Handkerchiefs or The Infidelsthe two actors have weaved a lasting bond. “We became friends long after. Today, we share incredible moments, and it’s always a pleasure to see each other again.”tell the companion of Marion Cotillardnow close to the one he describes as “a trusted friend”.
-A relationship that has evolved a lot since
Their collaborations on the big screen allowed Guillaume Canet and Jean Dujardin to strengthen their bond. And this, despite somes professional tensionssometimes inherent in their star status of French cinema. As such, the director returned to this evolving friendship with tenderness and humorand recalled that their first interactions had nothing artistic: “We didn’t talk about cinema at the time, it was far from our concerns.”
Today, the two actors, often seen together at eventsembody the perfect example of a relationship that has able to evolve over time. Between childhood memories and common projects, their friendship reflects a beautiful alchemy that continues to seduce the public.
