CLEAN : Venice Film Festival: Joaquin Phoenix plays the lead role in Joker

The transcript discusses the speaker's personal challenges and growth, the evolution of a character during filming, and the themes of identity, symbolism, and empathy in a movie. The speaker reflects on the character's journey, emphasizing the search for identity and the unintended symbolism that arises. The movie's theme of empathy is highlighted as a response to the lack of it in the world.

What was the main challenge the speaker faced when trying to perform a laugh?

• Finding the right pitch

• Performing it authentically in front of others

• Remembering the sequence

• Synchronizing with background music

How did the character's identity change throughout the filming process?

• It became less important

• It remained the same

• It evolved significantly

• It became more comedic

What was the Joker's true goal according to the speaker?

• To cause chaos

• To gain power

• To make people laugh and bring joy

• To seek revenge

What theme does the speaker highlight as a significant part of the movie?

• Love and friendship

• Empathy and its absence

• Adventure and exploration

• Technology and innovation

What was the Joker mistakenly seen as, according to the speaker?

• A villain

• A symbol

• A hero

• A leader