Premiere of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' - Film Adapted from Nelson Mandela's Autobriography

The transcript discusses an actress's approach to her craft, emphasizing the importance of representing characters faithfully and with compassion. It highlights the need for extensive research to understand characters deeply, akin to a detective's work. The actress stresses that her role is not to judge but to portray characters truthfully.

What is the actress's primary concern when portraying a character?

• Gaining public approval

• Representing the character faithfully

• Winning awards

• Following the director's vision

How does the actress describe her approach to understanding her characters?

• Like a detective gathering clues

• Like a scientist conducting experiments

• Like a writer creating stories

• Like a teacher explaining lessons

What does the actress do to gain a deeper understanding of her characters?

• She conducts extensive research

• She reads scripts multiple times

• She consults with other actors

• She improvises on set

What is the actress's job according to her own words?

• To judge the character

• To entertain the audience

• To faithfully portray the character

• To follow the script exactly

What does the actress hope to achieve by portraying characters faithfully?

• Fame and recognition

• A strong fan base

• A level of understanding

• A unique acting style