Archival Talks: Ralph Fiennes, "The Constant Gardener"
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Ralph Fiennes talked with Film Society of Lincoln Center's Kent Jones following a screening of The Constant Gardener on December 12, 2005.
Since he burst onto the movie scene in the early 90s, Ralph (that's pronounced "Rafe") Fiennes has raised the bar in movie acting. Few actors are better at conveying the physical impact of emotional upset. Waves of feeling seem to pass through Fiennes's characters in Schindler's List, Quiz Show, The English Patient, The End of the Affair and in the upcoming The White Countess (directed by James Ivory from a script by Kazuo Ishiguro). His performances are animated in the most surprising and moving ways: with Fiennes, a smile or a turn of the head can embody a world of heartbreak. An adventurous artist who thrives on challenges, Fiennes is also blessed with one of the most musical vocal instruments in movies, and he employs it to devastating effect.
Fiennes joined us to discuss his career and his approach to acting. Before and after the discussion, two of the very finest examples of his work were shown. In Fernando Mereilles's brilliant adaptation of John Le Carré's The Constant Gardener, Fiennes is Justin Quayle, a quietly recessive career diplomat who is immediately taken with Rachel Weisz's outspoken activist Tessa. When Justin is stationed in Africa, Tessa becomes a vocal opponent of the big drug companies, who are performing drug trials on an unsuspecting and impoverished population. When Tessa is murdered, Justin devotes his life to uncovering the truth about his wife, and the savagery behind the corporate/diplomatic circles in which he travels. Fiennes's Justin is a performance of uncommon delicacy and one of the richest creations of the year.
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What a beautiful speaking voice Ralph Fiennes has -- and yet, hearing him stutter now and then as he aims to articulate his thoughts, has taught me that it's okay to be vulnerable in front of others.
@lenablochmusic
5 жыл бұрын
I think in Britain it is a different culture than in the United States in that sense. Britain does not have that cult of white teeth, constant smile, obsession with image. I remember Ralph was once asked, if he would like to become more involved with Hollywood and become a Hollywood star. He honestly replied: "What is a Hollywood star?"
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
@@lenablochmusic sorry but that's a lie. britain is extremely shallow but men get away with not being polished whereas women still have to be all smiling, polished people who aren't allowed to stammer without being considered stupid.
@lenablochmusic
Жыл бұрын
@@bluebellbeatnik4945 instead of accusing me of LYING, the decent way would be to say "sorry, but I think you are incorrect". Wake up. If you disagree with me, say it in a decent way. Women do not have an exclusive right to be mean.
@marjanp4784
8 ай бұрын
@@bluebellbeatnik4945really? I don't think kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Hellen Mirren or Tilda Swinton are in that category. British actors have class. And I'm not British....
Great man and actor. He's so clever and charismatic.
@arahsarah3725
2 жыл бұрын
I.love him
He is absolutely gorgeous, I fell in love with him when I was 16 when I watched him in the English Patient
He is just Beautiful!
@MsRadar23
3 жыл бұрын
fineee Fiennes lol sorry I couldn’t resist
He's my favourite actor...and what a good looking man!!! ♥️
Wonderful actor..and Man💞❤️💖💝
Amazing actor, love Ralph Fiennes. Thank you for uploading this.
I love him and his voice
Ralph is not only enjoyable to watch, but very pleasant to listen to as well. I have to say I like some of his interviews more than the films he's in...
He's a hard working man.
50:17 It’s awesome that he ended up directing and starring in Coriolanus on film!
Just finished - very nice interview!
thanks for uploading :)
I saw the film in the theatre seemed a bit slow and sad I wasn't aware at the time it was a true story though how awful to conduct drug experiments like that on the vulnerable not the only time historically governments have done that though Nazi Germany and even Magill University in Canada are guilty also horrific society we exist in.