French legend Catherine Deneuve can't remember the script, says The Truth director Hirokazu Kore-eda

Catherine Deneuve has a quirk of memory - her powers of recall hinge on her being in the right place. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - When working with French cinema legend Catherine Deneuve, it seems fitting for directors to adapt themselves to the actress rather than have her conform to the usual pecking order.

When Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda worked with her on his drama The Truth, a surprise awaited him.

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