Juliette Binoche Says It’s “Not As Simple As Having An Intimacy Coordinator” Because Actors Have To Push Past Their “Comfort Zone” To Get “Truthful” Performances

Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche says intimacy coordinators are not the sole component prerequisite for a good performance.

In a new interview with The Guardian tied to the release of her vérité documentary In-I In Motion, the Parisian-born director and performer was asked about her take on the relatively new role.

“I’ve been approached about that,” she said (with an eye roll, per the interviewer). “The vocabulary is all: ‘Are you agreeing that he touches this?’ The body becomes a puzzle!” The Queen at Sea star added she “of course” understands that safeguards can be useful for less seasoned actresses, but maintained she’s glad her film opts for a more intuitive approach. “Our film goes against what is being said today,” Binoche said with a smile. “And I like it!”

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