Unfiltered Hollywood: A Veteran Journalist's Wildest Celebrity Encounters

In a candid interview, Pierre Zeni, the Chief Editor of Ciné+, shared captivating behind-the-scenes stories from his extensive career as a cinema journalist. Zeni recounted a particularly memorable experience on the set of a James Bond film, where he found himself in the remote Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain. Despite the immense scale of the production, he managed to discreetly film a pivotal moment between stars Pierce Brosnan and Sophie Marceau, capturing an "unreal" scene. Another highlight from his career involved a tense interview with Sean Penn and Charlize Theron, conducted shortly after their public separation. Zeni described the palpable discomfort, noting that Charlize Theron was visibly reluctant to discuss their past, while Jean Reno stepped in to help manage the situation. Zeni also shared a humorous anecdote from a film festival, where Sean Penn, serving as the jury president, caused a significant delay. Penn, who had arrived by boat, decided to take a swim and a shower before attending a scheduled photocall, leaving organizers and journalists waiting. Zeni's anecdotes offer a rare glimpse into the unpredictable and often amusing realities of reporting on the world's biggest film stars and productions.