In order to highlight part of the behind the scenes of creation, Mascha Halberstad, director of the film Goodbye mister de vries., answers our dreamlike questionnaire.
Discover the dreamlike universe of the directors, the imaginary worlds that influence them, the conscious or unconscious references underlying the films.
1- The character who touched you the most?
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" because it was the first film I saw in the cinema and I cried a lot.
2- The character that scared you the most?
Jack Torrance in "The Shining".
3- The character you would most like to meet?
Frank Underwood from the TV series "House of Cards." He's one of the most fascinating TV characters I know. But at the same time, he scares me a lot.
4- The character you would like to reincarnate as (^_^)?
Pippi Longstocking. I love his energy, his strength and his love for adventures.
5- The world you would like to live in?
the world of Pixar's "The Incredibles".
6- The world you wouldn't want to live in?
The world of the film "One Day Without End" directed by Harold Ramis in which, every morning, the same day begins again. Like a nightmare but it's an awesome movie.
7- What role would you like to play in a work of fiction?
One of the monkeys in the book "The Two Rogues" by Roald Dahl. It was my favorite book as a child. The two scoundrels are so mean and I love how the monkeys and other animals will take revenge.
8- Your earliest memory of fiction?
I grew up in Germany and my earliest memory is the TV series "Die Sendung mit der Maus" (in French "The Show with the Mouse". You can watch some films on Youtube: "Die Sendung mit der Maus". Around 6 years old, I was totally addicted to the Roger Ramjet series. Also on YouTube: "Roger Ramjet".
9- Your favorite word?
"Solution". I like to find solutions and I think that there is almost always a solution, whatever the problem, practical or emotional.
10- Music you would like to listen to now?
“Glare” by Sheep, Dog and Wolf. (Daniel McBride) Here is a VIMEO link to Glare's music video. Sheep, Dog and Wolf official website. Original English version: