A Darker Love Story

This film is much darker than "Amelie." Do you think it will resonate with audiences the way that film did?

I hope the movie will have a resonance because everyone worked very hard on the film. It's a very different movie than'"Amelie.' It brings a different side. It is a bit darker, though it is a love story.

French audiences seem to like it. I understand it had a bigger opening in France than "Amelie" did.

Yes, we were a bit anxious because it is the second movie with both of us. And usually the movie critics are much more severe the second time. Thankfully, we have gotten good reviews so far. I really think as many people will enjoy this film [as did 'Amelie']... I hope this movie will let them travel far in their minds, to dream for two hours.

You became very famous in 2001 with the success of "Amelie." How has your life changed since that film?

Fame is not the aspect of the job that I prefer. It's just a different way that people have to look at you. I don't think it's changed things for the people who are concerned [about me]. I don't have the same freedom as an anonymous person, but people are very nice to me.