Marion Cotillard Reflects on Public Image and Role in 'The Ice Tower' at Berlinale

The Oscar-winning actor draws parallels between her own public perception and the distorted reality explored in Lucile Hadzihalilovic's adaptation of 'The Snow Queen.'

Marion Cotillard stars as Cristina, a glamorous yet distant actress, in 'The Ice Tower,' a 1970s-set adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen.'
The film, directed by Lucile Hadzihalilovic, replaces the fable's cursed mirror with a camera lens, exploring themes of distorted reality and self-perception.
Cotillard shared her personal struggles with public perception, likening it to the distorted reflections depicted in the film's narrative.
Her co-star, newcomer Clara Pacini, plays Jeanne, a runaway orphan who becomes captivated by Cristina, creating a complex dynamic central to the story.
'The Ice Tower' premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and is set for theatrical release in France on September 17, 2025.