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Jodie Foster Reflects on Robert De Niro at Marrakech Festival

12/1/2025

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Story summary

Jodie Foster, the actress, spoke at Marrakech Film Festival after receiving a tribute award, discussing her impressions of Robert De Niro.
She recalled finding him uninteresting at age 12 during Taxi Driver.
Initially Foster spoke to restaurant staff instead of De Niro.
Their relationship improved when he introduced her to improvisation.
She discussed career challenges for child actors, increasing opportunities for women directors, and film work, including French-language projects.

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Story summary

Jodie Foster, the actress, spoke at Marrakech Film Festival after receiving a tribute award, discussing her impressions of Robert De Niro.
She recalled finding him uninteresting at age 12 during Taxi Driver.
Initially Foster spoke to restaurant staff instead of De Niro.
Their relationship improved when he introduced her to improvisation.
She discussed career challenges for child actors, increasing opportunities for women directors, and film work, including French-language projects.