A little later, another workmate stabs him in the arm.
Castang came late to film directing after spending two decades working as a theatre actor.
I always wanted to write and direct films but then I took a very long detour, he says.
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Thierry asked me to look at the script and whether I would be interested in directing it.
There was something in it that chimed with my own neurosis.
I felt I could find a place for myself in the story.
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I also like the way it mixed lots of genres.
He also picked the cast, led by Karim Lekou opposite Vimala Pons.
Karim is a great actor and he had two qualities that worked for this role.
On one hand, he comes over as a bit banal, as Mr. Average.
And on the other he has a very singular look.
