Question 1

Which festivals featured 'Des épaules solides'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2012), Locarno International Film Festival (2003), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2004).

Question 2

What happened when Louise Szpindel filmed her character seeing herself naked?

Accepted Answer

The 14-year-old actress broke down during the scene. Director Ursula Meier cleared the set, leaving only the cameraman, and directed her via video feedback, emphasizing the moral contract with actors.

Question 3

How did Ursula Meier describe her on-set relationship with Louise Szpindel?

Accepted Answer

Meier said they got along well off-set but on-set was a catastrophe; they yelled at each other. Other actors noted Meier was very hard on Szpindel, and Meier said the character's rage was fed by Szpindel's rage toward her.

Question 4

Which actress from the film later became a professional athlete?

Accepted Answer

Dora Jemaa, who played Fatia (one of Sabine's friends), later won two French champion titles in the 400 meters hurdles in 2006 and 2010.

Question 5

Who plays the role of Sabine in 'Des épaules solides'?

Accepted Answer

Louise Szpindel plays Sabine, a young woman who obsessively trains to be a track-and-field star.

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