My private life is very private, and I have chosen not to live in America or England, where you are so exposed and can't fight against it.

For me, acting goes to a special place; it's almost mystical. You have to let go of what you think is good; it's a jump into trust, and trying to reach without wanting too much.

As actors, we are so privileged to do what we do and to give to the world and to choose the subject we want to say to the world.

I take care of myself because I'm an actress and I have to take care of my body as it's my tool in order to give in films.

But I think it's a little different in Europe, because 40 is really the best age for a woman. That's when we hit our peak and become this ripe fruit.

For me, real, truthful moments come from a place that I don't know. If somebody was telling me, "You're going to lift your face like this, you're going to do this..." No! I don't want to know. Just let me live it.

I'm not obsessed by looks. I think you can become a prisoner of your own image.