Marion Cotillard walked onto the San Sebastián stage like a seasoned veteran, refusing to let her hair get in the way of a punchy observation: AI actors still act like potatoes.
She laughed, saying the uncanny valley hasn't yet taken a bite out of the industry. The actress, who earned the Donostia Award five years back, uses the metaphor to remind us that nothing quite beats a human touch.
Tom Cruise, fresh off a BAFTA interview, echoed Cotillard's sentiment, insisting that while AI might be a handy sidekick, it can never replace the soul of a live performance. The Mission Impossible star warned that audiences will still crave authenticity.
The festival’s highlight, Nicole Garcia’s 7h40 ce jour‑là, opens the line between past and present, starring Cotillard alongside Théodore Pellerin, Artus, Laure Calamy, and a host of other talents, all vying for the coveted Golden Shell out of 17 contenders.