.tel Story of Bernard Giraudeau

BernardGiraudeau.tel – Bernard Giraudeau, actor, writer and director has recently got his .tel - reports ToutPointTel, the French-speaking .tel website.

He speaks directly and emotionally, but isn't too chatty or focused on technical trivia, which is very refreshing for me, somebody who's been professionally involved in the high-tech industry for so long.

Bernard, what's your relation with IT, Internet, and technology in general?

None. I'm an old dog, not a fan of tech gadgets in the least. I don't own an iPhone, I write most of my books by hand, and I'm hardly interested in technology at all.

Then why did you get a .tel?

Because I find it very simple and easy contrary to many complex devices that I gave up on.

You travel a lot. What do you think of SOS1.tel, a .tel website with emergency numbers in 134 countries?

I think it's an excellent idea because it's simple and practical. If you're in trouble, use SOS1.tel and in a few seconds you're connected to the emergency rescue service that you need.
Of course, the website isn't of much use to those that, like me, mostly travel in remote areas far from everything. If you're in the midst of the Philippine jungle, SOS1.tel will be less useful than if you fell victim or witnessed violance in the streets of Manilla. At the same time, Manilla is far more dangerous than the jungle...

Can you comment on your future literary and film projects?

I don't have any plans at the moment. I've just finished promoting my latest book (Cher amour, published by Editions Metailie) and I need some rest. May prepare some lectures, write a bit, but certainly nothing for movies.