In this episode of The UNTITLED Podcast, host Indira Cesarine sits down with French actress Antonia Desplat, who stars as feminist writer and poet Beatrice Hastings in Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness — Johnny Depp’s first directorial project in two decades, co-starring Hollywood legend Al Pacino. The film, which premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival, portrays three tempestuous days in the life of painter Amedeo Modigliani and the vibrant, chaotic Parisian art scene of the early 20th century.

Antonia opens up about stepping into the shoes of Beatrice Hastings — a brilliant yet often overlooked feminist voice who was both Modigliani’s muse and intellectual equal — and reflects on the responsibility of reclaiming women whose stories have been erased from history. She shares her experience working under Johnny Depp’s direction, filming on location in Budapest, and the privilege of developing a personal friendship with Al Pacino, whose legendary career continues to inspire her as an actress.

Beyond Modi, the conversation traces Antonia’s creative journey: her Parisian upbringing as the daughter of Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat, her formative training in London, and her diverse screen credits spanning two Wes Anderson films, acclaimed BBC dramas, Apple TV’s Shantaram, and Netflix’s The Sandman. She also discusses her upcoming projects across Europe and the U.S., and her growing work as a producer championing independent cinema.

From breaking into international film to reclaiming forgotten women’s voices, Antonia offers a candid and inspiring look at her craft, her ambitions, and the evolving landscape of storytelling today.

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