MaBelle, My Beauty: Drama. LGBTQ friendly. The Debut film was written and directed by Marion Hill. Winner of the Audience Award in Sundance’s NEXT.
| Lane, Bertie and Fred once shared a polyamorous relationship in New Orleans. Lane loved Bertie, Fred loved Bertie, they had a balance that worked… until it didn’t, and Lane vanished from their lives. Two years later, Bertie and Fred have gotten married and are living at Fred’s family home in the countryside of southern France. When Lane unexpectedly shows up in Bertie’s seemingly idyllic new life, she finds her former lover much different than she remembers. Bertie is disillusioned in her jazz career, still grieving the loss of her mother, and clearly alienated in this small, white, European town. Lane attempts to recreate their old, carefree dynamic, hoping that her return might lighten Bertie’s mood–but Bertie isn’t having it. It seems time hasn’t healed all wounds… so Lane shifts her strategy when she meets Noa, a young artist and former soldier, quickly reigniting dormant jealousies. Starring Idella Johnson, Hannah Pepper, Lucien Guignard, and Sivan Noam Shimon. |
I had a special opportunity to speak with one of the stars, Hannah Pepper.
What attracted you to the part of Lane?
Hannah Pepper: ‘Ma Belle, My Beauty’ is my first feature film. I have delved heavily into Ensemble Theatre and experimental and performance art. I love words. I enjoy Table Reads and always jump at the opportunity to participate. I always treat a Table Read as if it is an audition. When Marion asked me to do a read I was all in, I never expected that I would get the part. I was attracted to Lane’s emotional complexity and uncertainty about what she wanted.
What was it like filming in the South of France?
Hannah Pepper: That was one of the big perks about the film, getting to go to such an iconic location. It also just happened to be Marion’s family’s summer home! We got to stay in the house and enjoy the enchanting architecture, vineyards ,and landscape. it was absolutely awesome!
What was the ambiance like on set?
Hannah Pepper: Marion ran a very positive set. It was well-balanced and not rushed, even though it took just 15 days to shoot. Marion was confident in the shots and performances she wanted and she respected us to make that happen. She trusted everyone and knew they were digging in to produce their best work. Everyone’s needs were met. The crew was outstanding.
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