“I see her as a mentor”: Tatiana Seguin finds Marie Dô, this Saturday in Cosmopolite, for the release of her new book

Who is Marie Dô for you?

Professionally, she opened the doors to me. Meanwhile, At the time, I was not identified as an actress. Therefore, Thanks to her, I discovered my love for interpretation. However, Personally, letting me play her story, she allowed me to become aware of the suffering linked to colonialism. Furthermore, In my youth, I was not the victim of racism linked to my mixing. Consequently, But as an antilula, I have these injuries in my DNA.

How was your preparation to embody it?

Before the film, we only met in dance centers. In addition, For the role, I got to know her: I listened to her a lot, observed. To embody someone who is there, by your side, it’s very strong. Especially since she has a very good career. “i see her mentor”: tatiana I read her book, but I especially immersed myself. I like his resilience, his strength and his femininity. All this inspired me a lot. I see it as a mentor.

How do you look at his writing?

I find that she has a writing that resonates in the body. It is very imagined. When I read it, I see the bodies resonate. I think it comes from her dancer’s journey. And above all, she has a very accessible writing. Everyone can read it.