Dowaha (Buried Secrets) Interviews: Venice Film Festival 2009

The speaker discusses their positive experience working with other actresses and the natural connection they felt. They describe their approach to portraying a character with minimal dialogue, focusing on non-verbal emotional expression. The script's quality allowed for effective scene execution, even in potentially ridiculous situations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using subtle movements and expressions to convey emotions, particularly when portraying a childlike character.

What was the actor's approach to conveying emotions for the character?

• Minimizing actions and focusing on expressions

• Using elaborate gestures

• Relying on costume changes

• Speaking more lines

How did the actor handle scenes that seemed ridiculous on paper?

• By ignoring the script

• By adding humor

• By living the character's experiences

• By changing the script

What was the actor's strategy for portraying a character with developmental delays?

• Expressing emotions through words

• Relying on movements and expressions

• Focusing on costume design

• Using complex dialogues

Why did the actor decide to use minimal words in their portrayal?

• The script was poorly written

• The character was mute

• The script was well-written

• The director instructed them to

What was the actor's initial impression of the character?

• The character was aggressive

• The character was very talkative

• The character was a leader

• The character was a bit delayed