INTERVIEW: Mads Mikkelsen on tabus and on his char

The transcript discusses the role of taboos in film, using examples like Bruno Gans playing Hitler. The speaker reflects on personal confrontations with taboos and the emotional provocation of a script. They highlight the complexity of emotions and irrationality in film, emphasizing the importance of discussing taboos.

Why does the speaker believe taboos are important in films?

• They are simple to understand.

• They are universally accepted.

• They are dramatic and necessary for discussion.

• They are easy to portray.

What was the speaker's reaction to the script they read?

• They were provoked and couldn't channel their anger.

• They were indifferent.

• They disliked the characters.

• They found it boring.

How did the speaker feel about the characters in the script?

• They disliked all of them.

• They understood all of them.

• They were confused by them.

• They found them unrealistic.

What does the speaker find interesting about the film's foundation?

• Its lack of depth.

• Its simplicity.

• Its emotional complexity and irrationality.

• Its predictable plot.

What does the speaker imply about emotions in the film?

• They are irrational and complex.

• They are rational and straightforward.

• They are easy to control.

• They are irrelevant to the plot.