Noomi Rapace. “Young man, I would avoid myself. I conveyed too much sadness and darkness”

Long before the MeToo wave, actress Noomi Repasse became famous for portraying Lisbeth Salander, a woman fighting against male violence, the heroine of the trilogy. Millennium. That was in 2009. Here it is in the series credits Django, which arrives at Canal+. Western, where the Swedish actress plays a puritan, crazy about God, in love with revenge.

In the video: the trailer Django

My mood at the moment?
I am in the process of rebuilding my life. Being an actress means constantly floating in a parallel universe while you put yourself in brackets. Attention, I dedicate myself to my art and I don’t regret it. But sometimes I wonder how many days of my life together are years. – I was able to offer on screen by slipping into someone else’s shoes. How much time have I devoted to not living my own existence? I am finishing the shooting of the series there Constellation For Apple TV+, where I play an astronaut with an even stronger sense of weightlessness than usual…

My character Django ?
Elizabeth, a very wealthy woman, well born but in a family subject to male authority. Raised by her father in a time when women had no power, she was allowed to dress like a man, even though she hides an extreme femininity inside. He has a very strong bond with God, who is basically his man. But she is an evil, heartless woman. and his bleeding.

What qualities do I share with the character?
The same strength of character. Fierce determination to succeed. I never see myself as a victim, but, like him, I am aware that I grew up in a man’s world. That said, growing up I loved hanging out with boys. I did a lot of martial arts like taekwondo.

And the disadvantages.
Elizabeth is a violent woman who committed horrible acts, which is not my case. But I understand how his sadness and fear turn into aggression. I gave When I was little, if I was sad or “feeling insecure”, I would climb the towers very quickly.

“I don’t like looking at myself”

My typical day on set.
I arrive two hours before the bill, around 4:30, and there I train, stretch, following a very strict protocol. I have to be ready, because I want to be considered good, to ride where I have to fight. That’s the respect I owe the screenwriters.

What does my reflection in the mirror inspire me?
I don’t like to look at myself. Hence the morning routine I impose on myself, I guess. Probably a way to blur my vision so I don’t start the day with a tired face in the mirror depressed. If I have self-esteem, it’s because of what I grow inside.

For my first interview. I said everything, absolutely everything. For authenticity! I was extremely honest and the next day it was in all the papers.

Noomi Rapace

Can I be my best friend?
Worry free today! On the other hand, when I was young, I would avoid myself. I conveyed too much sadness and darkness. Since then I’ve been doing well on myself.

If I happen to lie during an interview?
Oh, yes! And I would have been well inspired to do it at 16, for my first interview; I said everything, absolutely everything. For authenticity! I was extremely honest and the next day it was in all the papers. (Is laughing):

Misunderstanding about me?
When people call me “shady”, “too serious”, “aggressive”… Seriously, I follow it on set. I don’t take myself seriously in life. I like to enjoy myself.

My current desire.
Go to Paris, go out with my French friends and end up in a regular night club.

What do I like when people say about me?
I prefer to criticize myself. Positive things always come out of it. And it helps to grow.

Last time I was proud of myself?
Last year after being able to say no to many requests. I chose to spend time with my fiancé, my son… In fact, today I completely trust my instincts. I’m not afraid anymore.

DjangoBy Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, with Matthias Schönaerts, Nicolas Pinnock, Lisa Vicari, Noomi Rapace… February 13 on Canal+.