My mother was Protestant, and in her mind life was more about work and obligations and responsibilities.

My mother was Protestant, and in her mind life was more about work and obligations and responsibilities.

Back then I didn't think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasn't the life for me!

I am a divorced child, of divided, uncertain background. Within this division I - supposed fruit of their love - no longer exist. It happened nearly forty years ago, yet to me nothing is sadder than my parents' divorce.

The film was made in 1973. It was a golden time for people to experiment without risking, for example, AIDS. Today one has to be so much more careful and I don't think a character like that could exist now.

The only thing I was trying to portray was serenity. Also, innocence, vulnerability and elegance.

Self confidence for me is a fragile fleece.