Monika: What do you admire most about Romy Schneider?
Jasmina: I like her beauty, her sweetness, her intensity before the camera. I was always fascinated by her and her life story. I watched every documentary about her. I also have many pictures and books with her. It's really tragic what happened to her. She had such a powerful presence, and her ability to convey deep emotion in her roles still inspires me.
Monika: Which Romy Schneider movies do you admire the most, and why?
Jasmina: My favorite movie is "L'Important c'est d'aimer" (Nachtblende). This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's really shocking and sad. The depth of Romy’s performance in that film is unforgettable, and it stays with you long after the credits roll.
Monika: Romy Schneider once said, "I wish to present myself in front of the camera, each time under the features of a different woman. I would like to live and apprehend the problems, the conflicts, the feelings, and the impulses of women radically different from me." What do you think of her approach to acting and embodying such different characters?
Jasmina: When you act, you want to become the person you’re playing. Before the camera, she truly became the character. It was really intense. I think the best way to do it is to make people forget about your name and just see the character you're portraying. For example, if you see Madonna in a movie, you always think that this is MADONNA; you don't see anything more because Madonna is such a strong personality. But with Romy, her fragility allowed her to disappear into the roles she played, making it easier for the audience to connect deeply with her characters.
Monika: Which of Romy Schneider's dresses or stage outfits do you cherish the most, and why?
Jasmina: She had some dresses from the 50s, 60s, and 70s that I really like. Her style was always very feminine, yet effortless and natural at times. The way she wore her outfits made them feel timeless and elegant.
Monika: Romy Schneider once said, "[Alain Delon] Delon? Nothing is colder than a love that has passed away." Do you agree with her sentiment about lost love?
Jasmina: Yes, absolutely. It's always a strange situation when you meet someone you once loved, but now they have a new partner. I can understand her feelings very well, it’s like a part of you remains stuck in the past while they move on.
Monika: Romy Schneider was one of the most beautiful actresses of her time. Do you think there’s any actress today who could be compared to her in terms of beauty and talent?
Jasmina: Well, I think it's a different time now. We have so many beautiful actresses at the moment. However, I believe she was one of the best actresses of all time. Her unique combination of beauty, vulnerability, and depth is something hard to find nowadays.
All the photos: courtesy of Jasmina von Leeds.
© 2013 - Monika Kowalska
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