«CI made them run a lot with branches. We repeated the scene of the escape so many times that in the end we also joked on it ». Caitriona Balfe, 45 years old, actress and supermodel, It is one of the two female protagonists (the other is Rachel Brosnahan) of Revenge operation (The Amateur) With Malek branches, American espionage action thriller directed by James Hawes, based on the 1981 novel of the same name by Robert Littell, at the cinema from 10 April.
Malek is a decoder of the Cia who works in a basement of the Langley headquarters in the USA. His life is shocked when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack in London. When his supervisors refuse to act, the man embarks on a dangerous journey around the world to trace the true responsibilities of the ambush and avenge his wife. Caitriona Balfe is the widow of another agent and helps Malek with his computer talent.
Caitriona Balfe in Revenge operation: “I accepted the film because we would have shot in Marseille and Istanbul”
For Caitriona Balfe, Dubline of origin, is an unpublished role. The actress is known above all for her role as Claire Fraser in the Outlander television series, For which a Bafta Scotland, two People’s Choice Awards and two Saturn Awards won, and received four consecutive nominations at the Golden Globe for best actress in a dramatic series. In 2021, flanked by Jamie Dornan, He was the protagonist of the film Belfast, Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Caitriona Balfe what pushed him to accept the role?
I liked the idea of measuring myself with a character so different from the others played to date. And then he attracted me the opportunity to work with Malek branches and director James Hawes of which I am admirer for the series Slow Horses. Lastly, I confess it, the fact that he turned to Istanbul and Marseille. After so many years in Scotland….
In fact, she practically worked and lived in Scotland for the television series Outlander.
Yes, they do eleven years all. Intense and beautiful years. But, of course, every now and then change location does not hurt especially if I think of colleagues who, on the other hand, turn for example, I don’t know, in exotic locations (laughs).
Rami Malek and Caitriona Balfe in “Revenge operation”. (Disney)
Caitriona Balfe: “Rami Malek gave me many tips”
He has long scenes with Malek branches, the “avenger”, especially those in which you run to escape from the “enemies”, tells us an anecdote behind the scenes?
If it refers to the escape scene, we repeated it five times, it will have been three in the morning in a cold January night in Marseille. An adventure … Malek is a very generous professional and he gave me several advice. I have come to sets already started, it always takes a few times of orientation to enter and branches has supported me at any time.
What is the message of this action thriller, revenge or peace?
The film would seem to focus on revenge, Rami tries in every way to avenge his wife killed by terrorist hidden forces. But in the long escape around the world, a bit like in the hero’s journey, he understands that after all revenge is only the initial engine of what he does. It includes that it only makes sense to discover the truth, seek justice.
It makes you think in such a tormented moment of international politics …
Already. The two floors, revenge and research of justice are often confused in the world. The question is interesting, we should all put it right now. I liked my character because he chose the truth instead of revenge. And it has a positive influence on the character played by Rami Malek.
Caitriona Balfe. (Getty Images)
Caitriona Balfe: “I am frustrated by the injustices”
What makes her back revenge?
All! I am of the sign of the scale and I am looking for harmony in everything. I am frustrated by the lack of empathy among people, yet we are all interconnected, equal, we should deal with love and compassion. The same goes for animals and the environment. It would be easier, right? Instead it seems to be the most difficult thing in the world. I was talking about it with a friend today. You arrive at some point in life in which you understand that only love for all sentient beings is important.
A step back: it was a super model in the 90s and then he made his debut The devil dresses Prada …
As I always say … I haven’t really recited in the film. I was a appearance, one of the many girls who shoe inside and outside the editorial staff. At least I had the opportunity to meet Meryl Streep. The model was also the result of a case. I was eighteen and I was studying acting in Dublin when I was noticed. I was able to live in Japan, France, Germany … ten years of discoveries.
The cast of “Revenge operation”: Adrian Martinez, Caitriona Balfe, Holt McCallanny, Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne. (Disney)
“I’m interested in feeding the soul”
She did direct tests with Outlander.
Yes, I would like to end up behind the camera, I am interested in exploring storytelling, narration. Ultimately thousands of years ago, like cave men, we told ourselves stories around fire. For an actor, perhaps it is the most interesting aspect because we are limited in the roles we interpret. With the direction I can tell stories in a much wider way.
How do you balance private life with the professional one?
Since I have a child everything has become much more complex. But it’s not a problem, he is my priority. For the first three years of his life I worked a lot, now I decided to take time to be together, also because then the school will start and we should find new balances.
What does it do in your free time?
I explore my most creative side. I try to practice yoga. Feeding the soul is certainly the most important task we have.
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