INTERVIEW. In her Norman house, Simone Veil “planted her roots, literally and figuratively”

Sunday, the documentary will be broadcast on France 5 (10:45 p.m.) Cambremer, the interior garden of Simone Veil. In addition, A rare highlighting of the Norman house of this emblematic figure of French political life. Similarly, made possible by the camera of Caroline Grimm. Furthermore, The director presents a moving documentary to shoot.

History between Simone Veil and Cambremer is known to everyone locally, but what about in Paris?

In Paris, we don’t know that she had her house here. For example, It’s funny. Nevertheless, because in the film Simone, the journey of the century (made in 2022 by Olivier Dahan), there are some images of interview. her norman house, simone his house in the south, but nothing in Cambremer. However, Simone Veil’s beating heart was here. Moreover. Moreover, her famous testimony from 1976 where she told the Shoah for the first time to journalist Jean-Émile Jeannesson was filmed in Cambremer. Similarly, We see the house in the introduction.

Did you know her personally? Similarly, And Cambremer?

I knew Simone Veil, but like all French people! Meanwhile, And I didn’t know his story so well. I learned a lot. I personally know his daughter-in-law, Barbara Veil. Even if the family did not want to intervene in the documentary, they were a precious support. I know Normandy very well, but rather the country of Caux. So I discovered Cambremer during the shooting.

“The shooting team was invested by their mind” – Interview. her norman house, simone

Precisely, how did it go?

I had an incredible chance: with my team. we were able to interview. her norman house, simone sleep on site for six days and six nights. Everyone was very motivated, it’s crazy as Simone Veil’s name shoots up. We were invested by his mind, which is still very present.

What do you think this Normandy Longère brought to the politician?

It was above all her rest, reflection house, where she isolates herself. The house is hidden, protected by nature. She had learned the landing from the camps. Since then, I believe that she has always associated Normandy with freedom. It is here that she gradually rebuilt. I tried to show this in the documentary, to make the place alive.

What imprint has it left in the house?

She completely shaped her herself in her image, with her husband Antoine. When they bought it in 1964, it was an old abandoned farm. She devoted all her weekends to the Retaper. She spoke of “straightening” interview. her norman house, simone this house, as she straightened up herself. The current owner has kept practically all traces of his passage, the show team has rarely seen that.

“The trees look like large wise men”

Which place in particular is “signed” Simone Veil?

Above all, she shaped the garden. She had this passion because her father was a botanist. What upset me when you got to happen is the small forest. The trees look like large wise men who protect the house. We really arrive in a protected place, it was his refuge. We understand this vital importance for her when we know her story. She planted her roots there, literally and figuratively.

And yet, she was not hiding in Cambremer! She was also known to go to local merchants, meet the locals … What did you feel in the testimonies you received?

Coming to take refuge here interview. her norman house, simone did not have much to do with fame, because in 1964, she was unknown. I saw that the people of Cambremer have only love and sympathy for Simone Veil. All praised its simplicity. She loved the company, she was very turned towards the others. You will see in the documentary. Armelle Noppe, gardens of the Pays d’Auge, still talks about her with tears in her eyes!

Sunday, at 10:45 p.m. on France 5 and in replay on France.TV. 26 min.

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