Marion Cotillard sheds her inhibitions to film daring topless scene for risqué French movie

By Jade Watkins

Last updated at 10:29 PM on 12th October 2011

Last week she had a whale of a time filming with an orca on the set of her new French mystery film, Rust And Bone.

And today Marion Cotillard made a splash once again as she continued filming in the South Of France today.

The 36-year-old actress emerged from the sea topless as she made her way back to the sand.

Ooh la la: Marion Cotillard went topless in the South of France sea today to film scenes for her new movie Rust and Bone

Scantily clad: The French star, who plays an amputee in the film, was fully nude from the waist up and wore black bikini bottoms

The French star, who plays an amputee in the film, was nude from the waist up and wore black bikini bottoms.

She also slipped on a pair of green knee-length socks, thought to be used against a green screen to give the illusion she's missing the bottom half of her legs.

With a look of despair on her face, Marion was carried from the water onto the sand by a man who appeared to be a male co-star, who was earlier swimming with her character.

A helping hand: With a look of despair on her face, Marion was carried from the water onto the sand by a male co-star who has been swimming with her character

Marion was seen hoping on and off the actor's back in order to create the piggyback scenes.
After her initial entry into the water, she appeared to be getting a little cold, wrapping her arms around her chest in an attempt to protect her from the chill.
But nonetheless she stripped off her red long-sleeved top and exposed herself to the sea.
Earlier in the day, the actress was seen being taken from a wheelchair parked on the sand and into the ocean by the same male co-star.

Dangerous curves: Marion showed off her ample assets as she emerged from the water

Laid bare: Marion's chest was on full display during the filming

She appeared to look sickly in the face with a pale and drawn complexion.

The actress also drew a large audience.

It appeared that the cast and crew were filming outside a seaside resort, where hotel guests were relaxing on sun-loungers whilst taking in the show.

Last week Marion was seen on a more PG level as she did research for the new mystery film.

Covered up: At some points the star covered her modesty with a long-sleeve red t-shirt

Assistance required? It was little wonder why Marion had wardrobe assistance on hand, considering she had little clothing to contend with

The Oscar-winning actress covered up her curves in a wetsuit as she enjoyed a fun session playing with a killer whale.

The Inception star certainly seemed to be taking full advantage of the once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the orca.

Marion got to grips with the whale at Marineland in Nice, France.

Illusion: The actress wore a pair of green knee-length socks, thought to be used against a green screen to give the illusion that she is missing the bottom half of her legs

Hold on tight: Marion wrapped her arms around the man as they made their way through the sand

She had obviously studied with the centre's team of trainers, as she soon had the giant mammal following her commands.

Marion looked in fine form as she followed the advice of trainers and put one of the world's biggest mammals through its paces.

Lucky spectators got to see the soaking wet actress put on a show with her new charge.

And she made sure she gave the whale plenty of encouragement and reward for following her orders.

Don't let go: She also did the same as they paddled around the water

Time out: The pair had a chat on the sand as they took a break between takes

At one point she gingerly edged towards her new chum with a handful of fish, with the hungry animal excitedly waiting with an open mouth.

She edged to the side of the pool before throwing the reward in the talented performer's mouth.

The mother-of one also applauded the creature when he performed a trick correctly.

Getting into character: Earlier in the day, the actress was seen in a wheelchair parked on the sand

Details about the Jacques Audiard's Rust And Bone are currently sketchy, but it is based on the acclaimed book of short stories by Canadian author Craig Davidson.

One of the tales a young man loses his leg to an orca he performs with in a marine park show, and tries to rebuild his life.

Covered up: Last week Marion was seen on a more PG level in a long-sleeve wetsuit as she did research for the new mystery film alongside a giant orca whale at Marineland in Nice, France