It’s not the first time I’ve interviewed him, and it won’t be the last, and when we talk, the predominant element of our conversation is always, indeed always, the humor that seems to accompany him everywhere. “I am a Pisces. Creative people and dreamers born under this sign may be one of the reasons why I decided to become an actor.”
And on the way Javier Bardem he did a lot. He started at age 5, moving naturally from Spanish independent films to American films, to films by masters such as the Coen brothers (This is not a country for old people brought him an Oscar), Woody Allen, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Julian Schnabel.
Nose broken in a fight at 19
Having his nose broken at the age of 19 in a bar fight added a certain charm, but did not stop him from becoming cult films such as Shimmering Flesh Pedro Almodovar, Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts Vicky Cristina Barcelona Woody Allen, Skyfall Sam Mendes Everybody knows Asghara Farhadi, where he plays alongside his wife Penelope Cruz, met in ’92 on the set of ham ham Bigas Luna. He acted as King Triton in the Disney musical. Mermaidwith Halle Bailey (Ariel), John King (Prince Eric) and Melissa McCarthy (Ursula).
Spanish actor Javier Bardem was born on March 1, 1969 in the city of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. He is married to Penelope Cruz, with whom he has two children: Leonardo (age 12) and Luna (age 9). As a child, he grew up in a film environment. Pilar’s mother, her grandparents were actors, her uncle Juan Antonio was a famous screenwriter and director imprisoned during the Franco regime (photo by Ansa)
Amika’s interview with Javier Bardem
No one Mermaid, sings for the first time in the film. She likes?
A lot, although I usually only sing songs in the shower. I’m a big fan of AC/DC, I learned English by listening to Road to hell. Singing is an exercise for the muscles: if you train, sooner or later you will have a voice. With a little effort, anyone can learn. No one Mermaid this is the first time I’m doing it seriously, without anyone’s help and without resorting to cinematic magic.
For her, this is the second musical in a year (the first Mr. Crocodile’s Talent, ed.). Are you passionate about the genre?
Yes, but more than anything I wanted to work with Rob Marshall: I really admire him, he is a director and an amazing person. When he offered me the film, I was having breakfast with my daughter Luna, who nearly burst into tears with excitement. This is one of her favorite stories, it was she who convinced me to agree.
How does fatherhood affect your choice of work?
As a father, I have become more empathetic, aware of my shortcomings and limitations, as well as the needs of my children, and not just their desires. It makes me better. The same goes for acting. When you think too much of yourself, you lose sight of the purpose of this work: to serve something greater than yourself.
The versatility that distinguishes him is impressive, how does he do it?
The goal is to disappear and get the ego out of the way. The older I get, the more difficult it becomes: with each role, I accumulate things that stick to my body like magnets. To do this, I have been working with acting teacher Juan Carlos Corazza for over 30 years. Because he can tell me if he repeats me. After all, I am who I am. My body, my chubby gait, my hoarse voice, my big head and my rough face always betray my personality.
Did you inherit your profession?
In the family, they are all from the environment. For example, my uncle, director Juan Antonio Bardem, was in prison on political charges against the Franco regime when, in 1955, his film selfish won the Critics’ Prize at Cannes.
“My love at first sight from the cinema”
When did you first fall in love with acting?
Before acting, I played for the Spanish national rugby team, then when I was 12, my father took me to see wild bull. Robert De Niro was so good that throughout the movie I thought he was a professional boxer. I was wondering what his secret was and I started studying him, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Dustin Hoffman.
How do you prepare for a role?
I need to surround myself with order. I study, I study, I study, but I have to follow a clear system, organize my new routine. There is no place for me anymore, as an actor I go as far as the character requires because it teaches me something. I don’t have time to doubt, when I find the right path, I follow it to the end.
They criticized her for being Sea Inside playing paralyzed…
I’m open to talking about it. If the role had been given to a truly paraplegic, I would have supported the choice of production. And when this actor is not there or he does not offer himself? There is also a lot of controversy around the role of gays. Can I ask someone to disclose their sexual orientation before casting? If you weren’t born in Denmark, can’t you play Hamlet? Being an actor means being reincarnated, as happened with Marlon Brando. GodfatherMeryl Streep in The Iron Lady and Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln.
What role would you like to play?
A film about leader Hernan Cortes conquering Mexico, but the film was canceled due to Covid-19. That would be a great, albeit tricky, part. But I never regret it, everything happens for a reason: if it didn’t happen, it shouldn’t have happened. This is my philosophy. In general, I consider myself lucky with the offers I receive, sometimes more interesting, sometimes less so.
“This is how I opened my eyes to climate change”
Is climate change important to you?
In 2018, I traveled to Antarctica on a Greenpeace ship and closely followed the work of biologists, scientists, and activists. It was a learning experience for me. We all know what’s going on, but when you see mountains of plastic in unexplored places, the only thing you can do at that moment is feel guilty for not being able to avoid this disaster.
What do you think about the future?
I am very optimistic. Young people are lobbying governments for a healthier planet. We must support the new generations, they are marching, taking to the streets, using social media to raise public awareness. They know that their tomorrow is at stake.
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