Mr Berglas, when I read your story I giggled to myself and felt I must comment because you must be speaking about a Paul Allen from another planet, because the adorable cuddly Paul Allen I know and love has the ego of a king and well achieved in life to many.
But we should at least acknowledge the value of an ego-less decision that reflects humility and concern about the very institution the pope pledged his life to.
Many of the qualities that attracted Sagnier to Chabrol are similar to those that draw her on-screen alter-ego Gabrielle to writer Charles Saint-Denis (Francois Berleand) -- Charles' knowledge of life, literature and his ability to treat her like a little girl, not as an equal.