Allen 'impressed by professional Bruni'

Woody Allen was reportedly impressed by the "professional" performance of Carla Bruni on the set of his new film.

The French first lady plays a museum guide in Midnight In Paris, which is due to be released next year.

The director was quoted in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera as saying that working with the former supermodel was smooth and pleasant.

The romantic comedy also stars Owen Wilson and Marion Cotillard.