Jennifer Lawrence on Motherhood & Postpartum at Cannes
- CANNES,France – Jennifer Lawrence offered a candid viewpoint on motherhood and postpartum experiences at a Cannes Film Festival press conference for her upcoming film,"Die My Love," a psychological...
- “As a mother, it was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what she would do.
- “Die My Love,” which also stars Robert Pattinson, premiered to a six-minute standing ovation.
Jennifer Lawrence Discusses Motherhood,Postpartum Depression at Cannes
Table of Contents
- Jennifer Lawrence Discusses Motherhood,Postpartum Depression at Cannes
- Jennifer Lawrence on Motherhood, Postpartum depression, and “Die My Love” – A Q&A
- What is “Die My Love” about?
- What did Jennifer Lawrence share about connecting with her character?
- how was the film received at cannes?
- Did Lawrence film the movie while pregnant?
- What impact did motherhood have on Lawrence’s life and career?
- What did Robert Pattinson say about fatherhood?
- Were there any lighter moments during the press conference?
- What challenges did Lawrence face on set?
- What are the critical reception highlights for “Die My love”?
CANNES,France – Jennifer Lawrence offered a candid viewpoint on motherhood and postpartum experiences at a Cannes Film Festival press conference for her upcoming film,”Die My Love,” a psychological thriller exploring a new mother’s descent into madness.
Lawrence on Connecting with Her Character
“As a mother, it was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what she would do. And it was just heartbreaking,” Lawrence said, reflecting on the challenges of filming the movie. She elaborated on the isolating nature of postpartum, stating, “I had just had my firstborn, and there’s not really anything like postpartum. It’s extremely isolating, which is so interesting… extreme anxiety and extreme depression is isolating, no matter where you are. You feel like an alien.”
“Die My Love” Premieres to Acclaim
“Die My Love,” which also stars Robert Pattinson, premiered to a six-minute standing ovation. The film is adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel of the same name,which delves into a new mother’s struggle with postpartum depression and subsequent psychosis. The couple’s relationship deteriorates as the wife battles her mental health.
Filming While Pregnant
Lawrence revealed she was five months pregnant with her second child during the filming of “Die my Love.” She emphasized the profound impact of motherhood, saying, “Having children changes everything. it changes your whole life. It’s brutal and incredible…they’ve changed my life, obviously, for the best and they’ve changed me creatively. I highly recommend having kids if you want to be an actor.”
Pattinson’s Perspective on Fatherhood
Pattinson, a father himself, commented on the complexities of navigating parenthood, noting the difficulty in defining one’s role after a child’s arrival. He suggested his character in the film lacks the necessary understanding to provide adequate support. “Trying to figure out what your role in the relationship is afterwards is incredibly arduous,” Pattinson said, adding that his character doesn’t “have the vernacular” to be able to support.
He elaborated, “Like he’s just a guy. He doesn’t seem to be the guy who is looking at TikTok reels of parenting and stuff… I guess it’s a fear that everyone has as soon as they have a kid.”
Humor Amidst Serious Discussion
In a lighter moment,pattinson joked that having a child provided him with “the biggest trove of energy and inspiration after,” prompting Lawrence to playfully question,”you get energy?”
Pattinson responded,amidst laughter,“This question is unachievable for a guy to answer correctly… Ever since she was born, it’s reinvigorated the way I approach work and you’re a entirely different person the next day.”
On-Set Challenges
When asked about the most challenging day on set, Lawrence alluded to one of the film’s sex scenes. She recounted director Lynne Ramsay’s unconventional approach: “The day before our first day, Lynne showed Rob and I a scene from ‘If’ and these characters are attacking each other like tigers. And she said, ‘You’ll do it naked, yeah?’ And we’re like ‘Oh, OK,’ and that was the first day on set.”
Critical Reception
“Die My love” has garnered positive early reviews from Cannes. Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman described it as a ”showy mess of a martial psychodrama,” while praising Lawrence’s powerful performance: “You feel the power of her presence, the hellbent quality of her rage… But the very force of her destruction makes us want to go: What is happening?”
Jennifer Lawrence on Motherhood, Postpartum depression, and “Die My Love” – A Q&A
Jennifer Lawrence recently discussed her experiences with motherhood and postpartum depression at the Cannes Film Festival, offering insights into her upcoming film, “Die My Love.” This Q&A delves into the key takeaways from her press conference, along with related discussions about the film and it’s themes.
What is “Die My Love” about?
“Die My Love” is a psychological thriller that explores a new mother’s descent into madness. The film, which stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, is adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel of the same name. the story focuses on a new mother’s struggle with postpartum depression and subsequent psychosis, and how the couple’s relationship deteriorates as a result of the wife’s mental health challenges.
lawrence indicated that portraying the role of a mother struggling with postpartum was deeply personal. She revealed that it was “really hard to seperate what I would do as opposed to what she would do.” Lawrence also emphasized the isolating nature of postpartum, remarking, “I had just had my firstborn, and there’s not really anything like postpartum.It’s extremely isolating,which is so interesting… extreme anxiety and extreme depression is isolating, no matter where you are. You feel like an alien.”
how was the film received at cannes?
“Die My Love” premiered at Cannes to a six-minute standing ovation, indicating a positive initial reception. Early reviews have been mixed. Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman described the film as “a showy mess of a martial psychodrama” while praising Lawrence’s performance.
Did Lawrence film the movie while pregnant?
Yes, Lawrence revealed that she was five months pregnant with her second child during the filming of “Die My Love.”
What impact did motherhood have on Lawrence’s life and career?
Lawrence emphasized the profound impact of motherhood, stating, “Having children changes everything. it changes your whole life. It’s brutal and incredible…they’ve changed my life, obviously, for the best and they’ve changed me creatively. I highly recommend having kids if you want to be an actor.”
What did Robert Pattinson say about fatherhood?
Robert Pattinson commented on the complexities of parenthood,notably in the context of his character’s role in the film. He noted the difficulty in defining one’s role after a child’s arrival. He suggested his character in the film lacks the necessary understanding to provide adequate support. “Trying to figure out what your role in the relationship is afterwards is incredibly arduous,” Pattinson said, adding that his character doesn’t “have the vernacular” to be able to support.
Pattinson further explained,“Like he’s just a guy. He doesn’t seem to be the guy who is looking at TikTok reels of parenting and stuff… I guess it’s a fear that everyone has as soon as they have a kid.”
Were there any lighter moments during the press conference?
Yes. Pattinson joked that having a child provided him with “the biggest trove of energy and inspiration after,” prompting Lawrence to playfully question, “you get energy?” Pattinson responded, “This question is unachievable for a guy to answer correctly… Ever since she was born, it’s reinvigorated the way I approach work and you’re a entirely different person the next day.”
What challenges did Lawrence face on set?
When asked about the most challenging day on set, Lawrence alluded to one of the film’s sex scenes. She recounted director Lynne Ramsay’s unconventional approach: “The day before our first day, Lynne showed Rob and I a scene from ‘If’ and these characters are attacking each othre like tigers. And she said, ‘You’ll do it naked, yeah?’ And we’re like ‘Oh, OK,’ and that was the first day on set.”
What are the critical reception highlights for “Die My love”?
Early reviews from Cannes have been positive. Owen Gleiberman of Variety described Jennifer Lawrence’s performance as “powerful” and highlighted the compelling nature of her portrayal, stating: ”You feel the power of her presence, the hellbent quality of her rage… But the vrey force of her destruction makes us want to go: What is happening?”