CLEAN : Edward Norton and actors of Motherless Brooklyn hit the red carpet in Rome

The transcript covers an actor's experience in the film industry, focusing on playing characters with authentic conditions. It discusses the influence of jazz music on storytelling, the modern social compact, and the dynamics between acting and directing.

What does the speaker emphasize about portraying characters with specific conditions?

• Ignoring the condition for creative freedom

• Avoiding characters with conditions

• Studying and respecting the condition

• Relying solely on acting skills

What era and location does the speaker focus on in relation to jazz music?

• New York in the 1950s

• London in the 1960s

• Paris in the 1920s

• Chicago in the 1940s

How does the speaker describe the nature of jazz music from the 1950s?

• Electronic and synthesized

• Classical and rigid

• Improvisational and dynamic

• Structured and predictable

What does the speaker say about the relationship between a director and an actor when they are the same person?

• It creates a typical distance

• It makes the process more intimate

• It simplifies the acting process

• It leads to frequent conflicts

What does the speaker find inspiring about working with New York actors?

• Their preference for classical roles

• Their reluctance to improvise

• Their thoroughbred nature

• Their lack of experience