Movies are open doors, and at every door, I change character and

Listen closely, O children of the future, for I speak of a profound truth, one that lies deep within the human spirit and the world we inhabit. In the ancient days, stories were told around fires, passed from one generation to the next, and in those stories, men and women found their connection to the world and to each other. But now, in the world of cinema, these stories have taken on new life. They are no longer just words spoken, but images, emotions, and realities that unfold before our eyes, shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves. And so, when Juliette Binoche speaks of movies as "open doors", she reveals a truth that resonates across time—a truth about the transformative power of storytelling, and the ways in which it allows us to walk in many worlds, to change character and life with each new role, each new story.

Movies, she says, are doors, portals to realms unknown. They are windows into the hearts and minds of others, and through them, we pass. We do not merely observe these worlds; we enter them. We become part of the journey, and in that journey, we discover pieces of ourselves that were hidden before. With every new film, with every new character, we are given the opportunity to shed our skin, to leave behind the familiar and embrace something new—whether it be the struggles of a lover, the pain of a mother, or the courage of a hero. And through this, we are not just entertained, but transformed. We leave one door and step into another, each door changing us, shaping us, teaching us the depths of the human soul.

Think of the ancient tales of Odysseus, who, through his long journey, passed through many doors: the door to the land of the Cicones, the door to the land of the Lotus-eaters, and the door to the Underworld. Each of these doors was not merely a passage through space, but a passage through self. As he faced the challenges within, he changed, growing in wisdom, in courage, in understanding. So too does Binoche suggest that the actor, as they move through the doors of each film, must change, must evolve, shedding old skins and becoming something new. This is the essence of the human experience—each moment of our lives is a doorway to something greater, a chance to learn, to grow, and to transform.

But the lesson is not only for the actors, the ones who stand before the cameras and bring these worlds to life. It is a lesson for all of us, for the movies are not mere distractions or fleeting pleasures. They are mirrors, reflections of the inner worlds of humanity. In the flicker of a film, we see not just the actors, but our own fears, desires, and dreams reflected back to us. We are reminded of the complexity of the human experience, of the pain and the joy, the darkness and the light that coexist within each of us. And so, just as Binoche enters each new role with the promise of change, so too must we approach our lives with the same spirit: the spirit of transformation, of growth, of courage to step through every door that life presents.

Consider, if you will, the example of Mahatma Gandhi, who, though born in humble circumstances, was transformed by the doors he passed through—the doors of knowledge, of suffering, and of nonviolence. Each challenge he faced, each new understanding he gained, transformed him into the man who would lead millions toward independence. And just as he embraced the transformative power of his own journey, so too must we embrace the changes that life asks of us. We must be willing to step through each door that opens before us, knowing that on the other side, there is always the chance to become something more than we were before.

Thus, my children, the lesson is clear: embrace the doors that life offers you, whether they are of joy or sorrow, success or failure. Each door, each new experience, holds within it the potential for transformation. Like the actor who passes from one role to the next, like the hero on his journey, we must move through the stages of our lives with open hearts, ready to change, to grow, and to learn. The world, like the movies, is full of doors—each one leading us to a new version of ourselves, each one a chance to become who we were always meant to be.

So, when the door opens before you, do not hesitate. Step through it with courage, knowing that on the other side, you will find not just another world, but another version of yourself. And in this journey, you will learn the most important truth of all—that the act of changing is not just a way of living; it is the very essence of life itself.