“The Trauma Is Psychological Harassment” Léa Seydoux Discusses On An Interview For Brut

Present on the Croisette for the Cannes Film Festival, Léa Seydoux is making her mark on this year’s festival with a particularly busy schedule, featuring two films: Gentle Monster by Marie Kreutzer and The Unknown by Arthur Harari.

Alongside this intense presence, the actress gave a lengthy interview to Augustin Trapenard for Brut. In it, she spoke candidly about filming Blue Is the Warmest Color by Abdellatif Kechiche , an experience she described as particularly grueling.

Léa Seydoux: “After Psychological Harassment Is Created The Trauma Is Very Difficult.”

“Sometimes, there are looks that make you uncomfortable,” she asserted.” Blue Is the Warmest Color, it was a look, of course. In fact, that was the thing, that was the most difficult thing during filming. It’s the manipulation, is a form of psychological harassment created.“

According to Léa Seydoux, “it’s extremely difficult to work with manipulative directors,” even though “all directors direct in some way to achieve their goals.” “But in this case, it was psychological harassment, and it was very difficult ,” she explained. And the filming of Blue Is the Warmest Color was all the more complicated because you “couldn’t leave the film.” Once you sign a contract and are committed, you can’t just leave.“

While Abdellatif Kechiche’s 2013 film remains “a trauma” for the actress, she nevertheless acknowledges having learned ” some interesting things“: “There are things I learned from Abdellatif Kechiche because he’s manipulative, but he’s also incredibly talented and a great director of actors, so I learned a lot that still helps me today.”

Since that shoot, Léa Seydoux has notably asserted her stricter control over “nude scenes.” Since Abdellatif Kechiche’s film, I want to have a say. And I decide whether or not my body is shown in that way.” A powerful statement.

"C'était un harcèlement moral…"
Léa Seydoux revient avec Augustin Trapenard sur le tournage de "La Vie d'Adèle" d'Abdellatif Kechiche, qui a été particulièrement douloureux pour elle.

Un entretien à retrouver sur notre chaîne YouTube : https://t.co/BZlJXFEjl1

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— Brut FR (@brutofficiel) May 19, 2026

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