What is the best thing that I love about my work? The thing I like best about my job as an actress is the possibility of participating in films that take us to see the world differently.

What is my idea of happiness? I associate happiness with a form off inner peace.

Picture credits: Zhang Zhi Lei

What is my greatest fear? I don’t really have greatest fear.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? The trait I deplore the most in my personality is the fact that I can be someone who is too reserved.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? I admire several people in my occupation like the Chinese director Hou Hsiao Hsien who manages to transcribe the beauty of life in his films.

What is my greatest extravagance? My biggest extravagance is that I sleep a lot lol.

On what occasion would I lie? Maybe for not to go at party or something like that.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? The thing I hate most about my job is street-related waiting.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? I think before filming about the preparation of the film and the character.

If I could, what would I change about myself? I don’t really want to change anything about myself. I’m more into the optics, I accept myself while trying to improve.

What is my greatest achievement in work? Having made Wissam Charaf’s feature film is a huge opportunity that I had.

Where would I most like to live? I haven’t thought about that, so I really don t know.

What is my most treasured possession? My most precious possession. These obviously My family

What is my most marked characteristic? I think I am a very stubborn person.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city? The most inspiring place in Paris for me are the cafes.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city? I really like Ethiopian restaurants in Paris.There are several and they are all really good.

What books influenced my life and how? Paulo Coelho’s book “The Alchemist” had a great impact on me. I was required to read it as part of the school curriculum but until now I remember the story and its very strong meaning.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? If it’s my last day, I’ll listen to Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? I really like Antigone.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? I find integrated people, who are true to their values and fight for a better world for all. They are heroes to me.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? The movie of the director Radu Mihaileanu « Va, vis et deviens »

What role play stories in my life and work? I really don’t know.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me? This makes me think of free will. We are masters of our choices and decisions.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? My family.

Which people or companies would I like to work with ? Radu Mihaileanu / Hou Hsiao Hsien / Jia Zhangke / Naomi Kawase

What project am I looking forward to work on? I’m really looking forward to playing in an arthouse film like Wissam Charaf’s.

Where can you see me or my work? you can watch the movie i starred “Dirty Difficult Dangerous ” in on prime video.

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? Passion never retires” means to me that passion is an incredible driving force that allows you to never give up on what you want to do despite the difficulties.

Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story? Sandie Galan Perez / Martins Milu / Jean-louis Couturet/ Zhang Zhilei

How can you contact me? You can contact me by Facebook or Instagram at Clara Couturet.