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Jean Gabin was more than just a legendary actor; he also had his own very human fears. In a rare confession, he disclosed one of his phobias that impacted several of his iconic films.<\/p>\n

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During the promotion of his film “L’Ann\u00e9e Sainte” (1976), French cinema icon Jean Gabin opened up about one of his personal fears: flying. Known for his straightforwardness, the actor shared his hesitations and past experiences in an interview with Robert Chazal (via INA<\/span>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou know I never fly. I just don\u2019t fly. I don\u2019t like planes. I\u2019m claustrophobic, and I\u2019m scared. Honestly, I don\u2019t like flying. I only flew once with [Julien Duvivier<\/span>]. Oh, it was a nice trip, back in ’34, before shooting La Bandera. Oh, I had a great laugh! And I swore never to fly again, let me tell you why. It\u2019s a silly apprehension because it wouldn\u2019t bother me now: I landed at Le Bourget, and for three days my ears hurt terribly. Oh, I said: \u2018Damn, I\u2019ll never get on that thing again!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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Listen to him discuss his phobia in the video below (at 3 minutes and 17 seconds):<\/b><\/p>\n

When a Phobia Alters a Script<\/h2>\n

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This fear was not just a minor character trait: it had tangible consequences. For instance, during the filming of “M\u00e9lodie en sous-sol” (1963), Gabin’s fear of flying directly influenced the screenplay and the choice of locations.<\/p>\n

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Initially, director Henri Verneuil and screenwriter Michel Audiard envisioned an adventure film where Jean Gabin<\/span> would travel through colonies, whether in the East or in Africa. However, the actor\u2019s fear, which made him reluctant to shoot abroad frequently, forced the team to reconsider their plans. The project then shifted to a more “local” heist movie, set to take place in Deauville. Ultimately, the famous heist was filmed at the Palm Beach in Cannes, a choice that accommodated both logistical constraints and Gabin\u2019s peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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This story illustrates how an actor\u2019s personality and fears can shape the direction of a film and highlights the deeply human nature behind cinema legends.<\/p>\n

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“M\u00e9lodie en sous-sol” is available for streaming on Sooner and Gaumont Classique.<\/b><\/p>\n

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