Robert Redford & Jane Fonda - Octogenarians at Venice Film Festival |
Both stars radiate youthful energy. They have known each other for more than 50 years, and have played lovers in four films, the most famous being Barefoot in the Park in 1967. Jane Fonda, feisty as ever, said: "I wanted to fall in love with him all over again. I've been in love with him in every movie we've done." She thought the director, Ritesh Batra, cut the sex scene too soon (so did I). "I live for sex scenes with him. He's a great kisser."
I found a YouTube clip of a slice of the press conference where they talk about sex and older love. (Fonda: "So my skin sags. So does his.") The beginning of the clip is a little bit scratchy, but hang in there. And if you don't want to know how the movie ends, stop watching at about 7:30:
Since both stars have been known for their political activism, they were asked several questions about US and global politics, which Redford mostly avoided. However, when asked what the most important issue was today, Fonda said: "Save the planet." Redford agreed: "We must do whatever we can to preserve the planet."
Our Souls at Night is about two older people who begin a relationship, which grows more serious, only to have it interrupted by their adult children. Fonda said, speaking about herself personally and her character, that you never get over the fact that you have not been the best parent, and that she had to seize the chance as a mother and a grandmother to make up for what she didn't do.
Barefoot in the Park (1967) |
Jane Fonda said, "If you're brave, you can make the leap and become what you were meant to be, even if you've never been that before."
Our Souls at Night will debut on Netflix at the end of the month, and have a limited theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles.
Ciao from the Venice Film Festival,
Cat Bauer
Venetian Cat - The Venice Blog
Jane Fonda said, "If you're brave, you can make the leap and become what you were meant to be, even if you've never been that before."
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