In “Just Between You and Me,” journalist Dominic Tardif goes off the beaten path of the traditional interview and takes the time to delve deeply into the journey and work of his guests. Reflections, anecdotes, confidences: these rich interviews are all opportunities to listen to media and cultural personalities open their hearts and express their thoughts. This week: Christine Beaulieu
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Episode 5: Christine Beaulieu
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Podcast recording with Christine Beaulieu
As in life, in the theater you have to know how to open yourself up to others, says Christine Beaulieu. An idea that the actress puts into action in this interview, in which she talks about her relationship with the beauty of nature, her friendship with the Innu people and, of course, hydropower.
Three quotes from our interview
About the filming of the film Nouveau-Québec by Sarah Fortin
“Over there, in Schefferville, we non-natives are foreigners, there are a lot more indigenous people. I experienced this feeling of strangeness for the first time and it felt good. Maybe I understand better how we feel when we're not in the majority. […] It's hard to explain, but it's as if the Innu are more connected to the earth, to the essence of life, while we are far from our essence. My contact with the locals is what it does for me: it connects me to my truth. »
On the possibility of a sequel to I Love Hydro
“There is a big shift happening in terms of energy management, there is no shortage of equipment to keep going. It's very worrying for me, I'm at a dead end. A lot of people tell me, “It's more important than ever that you keep going.” They're right, but at the same time it takes energy and I have tons of other creative projects that excite me. These are difficult decisions. »
About the influence of Serge Bouchard
“Serge said that we shouldn't just look for happiness in what makes us happy. The worries, the difficulties, that's what makes us appreciate the joyful moments. Heartbreak is hard, but it's beautiful that you're alive when you experience heartbreak. You're vibrating everywhere, your heart wants to explode. So if you need to cry, cry! You live when you cry. All emotions, positive or negative, are evidence of life. They must be accepted and embraced. »