“Sequence 37 Shot 3 Take one! »
Immersion at the end of the 12th century in a tavern in Béarn. In front of the cameras, Amaury de Montfort and his brother Guy, new lords, in search of recognition. That day, we filmed a scene from the film “Pétronille, the countess with five husbands”, filmed for several months in Béarn and Bigorre.
From the tavern to the big screen: the medieval epic made in Béarn
In the role of Amaury de Montfort, Aga Cieutat, actor, and also screenwriter and director of the feature film: “ It’s complicated, because when you try to get into the game and interpret a character, we immerse ourselves body and soul in this character. And we try to focus on technique. Our brain is scattered. We therefore need a team in which we trust, and who can understand what we have in mind. ».
In this scene, 25 actors play, all in period clothing. Rita Da Fonseca is one of the film’s two costume designers. She worked for a year to dress the actors: “ You must first look for the models so that it is faithful enough. We discuss with the director to get his approval. Then, you have to take all the measurements and order the fabrics, before making the costumes. »
600 volunteers resurrect a 12th century countess
In all, nearly 600 people are working on this feature film, mainly volunteers. Shot on real locations, the film required discoveries and ingenuity to see the light of day. “ We are an association, explains Christophe Jourde, actor-producer. However, a shoot requires a budget, resources, if only to buy the fabrics and find the sets. There are whole logistics. You always have to be ten moves ahead. And ultimately, we’re not doing so badly ».
This film should be released in cinemas at the end of 2025, in Béarn and Bigorre.
