'Ask the Dust' New York Premiere

The transcript discusses the character Camila Lopez, a passionate Mexican woman in 1930s America, seeking a better life. Her fiery spirit is both her strength and vulnerability. The actor portraying her explains their method of detaching from personal identity to fully embody the character.

What is the main reason Camila Lopez moves to the United States?

• To escape from her family

• To find a better life and love

• To study at a university

• To pursue a career in acting

In what year does Camila's story take place?

• 1940

• 1930

• 1950

• 1920

What challenges does Camila face in her new environment?

• Health issues

• Language barriers

• Repressive societal norms

• Financial difficulties

How does the actor approach the role of Camila Lopez?

• By comparing herself to Camila

• By focusing on her own experiences

• By improvising most scenes

• By detaching from her own identity

What is the actor's main focus when portraying Camila?

• To highlight Camila's weaknesses

• To make Camila more relatable

• To emphasize Camila's fiery nature

• To forget about her own identity