Anthony Hopkins on The Father and the challenges of growing older

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I've come away from this interview with an even deeper respect and love for Sir Anthony Hopkins as an actor and as a person. He's so insightful and humble.

[@cosmiledsouza5372]

Tom power you did a brilliant job of interviewing him. You asked him questions and let him answer without interrupting him, requested him to recite a poem.. It was a soothing interview. Continue with the same humility and you will get the best out of your future interviewees as well.

[@chiumskirtland7346]

Cosmile Desouza you are so spot-on with your observations of this interview. It is probably the most intelligent and insightful interview of a remarkably talented actor. A remarkable interviewer too - especially given his relative youth.

[@christinelynch1574]

An excellent interview... Agree with the comments.... Really fine interviewer!!

[@cass2303]

Spot on! I think Tom's a great thinker.

[@callumdoherty7204]

Such a charming, intelligent man. Seems like a delight to be around.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

He sure is I had the pleasure of having a drink with him in 1993 at the preview of his new film “ the remains of the day” in The American Hotel bar in Sag Harbor NY my hometown

[@rafikbouad7424]

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[@ShineNoelA]

The secret of being a good interviewer is in listening. You have that gift. Hopkins was allowed to shine.

[@jam488spdr2]

One of my favorite actors, a wonderful humble man.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Indeed he is that

[@HOELEC2]

Sir Anthony is a world treasure.

[@edwinahughes9052]

My husband had dementia and died in 2021. I wish I had seen the FATHER before he died because I would have understood how his mind was working. The way this film was shot and connected shows the inner workings of the minds of people with dementia.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Damn. I didn't expect to watch the entire video. That interviewer is actually smart and cultured. And Hopkins really IS one of the best, on every level.

[@cass2303]

I have so much respect for this interviewer

[@adammoreno4654]

Wow, powerful and tremendous insight into the world of the humble Sir Anthony Hopkins and his wisdom that far surpasses the ordinary man. Absolutely incredible

[@baller1805]

Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of my favorite actors. It’s truly hard to believe that he is 82. He’s very youthful and he looks terrific.

[@patriciareykelly6707]

This one of the best script and the movie and cast is extraordinary. But Anthony is the best in this roll o my god another tremendous interpretation of him..

[@maxulapretto6715]

He must win the Oscar. He is amazing.

[@alli13941]

I love you Sir Anthony

[@TheCardiffgirl]

When I saw The Father, I was convinced that I,d just watched his best performance ever. I was actually shaken by the last few minutes.

[@TheVetusMores]

My feelings exactly. I thought, Well, this won't become as iconic as his turn in _Silence of the Lambs,_ but it is perhaps Hopkins' finest hour. That last scene actually had me in tears. I'd been able to choke them back till then (twice now I've been close to someone who'd succumbed to dementia), but that final scene got me. Very powerful.

[@VtRD]

Having worked in a few long term care facilities, I can say that The Father is such a profound story, told with real respect and made with love, and the perfect cast.

[@sharonhoerr6523]

I'm beginning to think that the Canadian interviewers are the best!

[@darlene4451]

This is one of the best interviews of an icon I have seen in decades. Thank you for this post. Brilliant!

[@torch486]

What a great actor,a legend of Hollywood

[@KSfan4ever]

I was so impressed by this intelligent, calm, insightful, empathetic and respectful interview by Tom Power with the great Antony Hopkins. Because of Tom's demeanor and interesting questions that led on from things Sir Antony said, Sir Antony was able to relax and share some very meaningful insights into his own life, punctuated by his breathtaking poetry remembrances. What a sweet and wonderful interview.

[@cherylmoore5928]

I am 70 years old and he's top 5 actor of my time, lovely human.thank you JC

[@greenbeagle13]

Can't wait to see this.... I never miss one of his movies - he is a Master.

[@justinakavanagh3058]

Same here, except for Silence of the Lambs. Just wasn't my cup of tea.

[@greenbeagle13]

@@justinakavanagh3058 - Yeah, I sorta' have to agree with you on that one. The one movie with him that I thought was awful was "Nixon". He should not have been cast as Nixon... I didn't even make it through the entire movie.

[@Sam-ho1xp]

What did you all think? Just watched it today. Brutal, but loved it.

[@Dude0000]

One of the best actors ever who goes under the radar as he never plays himself, like De Nero. A true Thespian.

[@adagioelegy1949]

he played himself in the silence of the lambs

[@lorrainesilvers]

He’s so erudite-he can just pull poetry out of his head. He’s coming to grips with death. The point of view is from the person with dementia-we are pretty powerless

[@lorrainesilvers]

Oh man, how does he memorize poetry like that. T. S. Eliot The Love song of Alfred Proofrock

[@lorrainesilvers]

He wonders how he got such success-as if life is a dream. He is always in a state of surprise.

[@ngendron]

When does he not play himself?

[@nicolesong6199]

What a wonderful voice he has. I just watched an interview of him in 1978 and his voice is so different -- I know about some smaller details of what happened in his life but, he seems to be an enigma. And that's fine, I'm happy to treat him the way I treat my favourite fictional characters. Love from Australia, Sir Tony.

[@Andrew-ve9ls]

This was one of the best interviews ive seen in quite a while, it's actually kinda relaxing hearing him talk about old age and the inevitability of death, makes me feel better in a way

[@96Blue]

It’s calming to hear him talk about anything really... But his words in this interview, his point of view on life and death was really remarkable and calming to my soul, I’m really glad I’ve enjoyed his career from an early age

[@КсенияНеклюдова-ш8ц]

I just watched this movie yesterday with my mom and we cried our eyes out. Our grandma has dementia too, and we witnessed her going through all of this. She cried a lot because she felt helpless and a burden to us, and no matter how hard we tried to convince her that she is not a burden she wouldn't listen. She used to be a very strong, proud and independent person and it was a real challenge for her to admit that she is not that kind of person anymore. And she also called her mommy... That scene in the movie really hit us. But now several months passed and it looks like she is learning to live with her disease. She is joyful and always makes us laugh. What a strong personality.... Anthony Hopkins is a genius! I feel so much respect for him for accurately portraying what dementia feels like. And the movie itself is a masterpease. This is true art: it makes us feel the pain and desperation of elderly people and empathise with their emotions. It makes us Humans.

[@davidrichardson356]

This is one of the best interviews I have seen in a long time.

[@chanjessiet]

The greatest actor of all times

[@johnricercato740]

A wonderful interview and a credit to Tom Power. He has such an empathic style that brought the best out of Sir Anthony. Who revealed yet again how wise and thoughtful he is.

[@avenelgrace1603]

My three sons when in their teens used to spend their Sunday afternoons visiting hospices and Nursing homes where many of the patients had dementia. They loved the experience of just being able to give them a small window of joy in an otherwise dull existence. It also taught them to be more tolerant of others .Thank you Sir Anthony. We all love you.

[@henrikoivisto3154]

I just came from the theater and gotto say The father was so damn good and sad... Anthony is so freaking talented i wish i could talk to him for a minute!! Much love from Finland

[@mozartgirls]

After watching this excellent interview, I want to watch every movie Sir Anthony Hopkins has ever been in.

[@heavybattle6650]

Words can't express my admiration for this person.

[@Higherup1018]

I'm glad he is speaking about old age. Your parents try to prepare you for adulthood but they never prepare you for old age. I didn't realize I was old until I was 60. 😏

[@maryellenrenwick9257]

I am impatiently waiting for this film to be released! No one compares to Sir Anthony Hopkins! So thrilled to see Olivia Coleman co-starring!

[@Sam-ho1xp]

I saw it today. Incredible, brutal, and beautiful.

[@sarahbrown1881]

An amazingly humble and philosophical beacon of incredible warmth and humility and unlimited talent. Soo charming, he lights up the world with his warmth, smile and humor. A pure example of what is indeed possible when a consciousness works within the flow of unlimited potential and possibilities. You may have strove for fame and fortune but you certainly didn't lose yourself in the process. Greatest respect and appreciation. Your an absolute gem and delight to watch and listen to. After watching years of your wonderful films l just found your interviews; they added a magnificent extra depth and grace to your appeal and appearance. You never seek to amaze. Outstanding human being.

[@susandoll3187]

strive, strove, striven..."you may have striven"

[@carolking6355]

That was wonderful. A great man, a great actor and yet so humble. I can’t wait till the Father comes out on DVD. I looked after my husband for 8 years with Alzheimer’s. It’s a cruel disease and yet because we had been married for 58 years we were able to talk and laugh about memories. Gradually reaching further and further back until he died. I miss him dreadfully and can empathise with the Queen now alone. What a great memory Sir Anthony has and he looks so much younger than his age.

[@VtRD]

So sorry for your loss. I am grateful that Florian Zeller made this film. This story will reach so many.

[@elizabethdiamond2159]

As someone who is also facing that terminus (I'm 68). I am able to understand very well how the fear and anxiety about dying diminishes as we age more and more . . . perhaps one way we are prepared for that final stage of our journey. And also I understand what he meant about how his childhood and his time in Wales has returned so clearly to him. I feel that too, about my early life . . . it's as if it is just sitting over my shoulder, so much more real to me than what happened twenty or thirty years ago . . . as if we return to our beginnings, complete the cycle so to speak, to enable the soul to review its life on this earth. Sounds whimsical I know, but I do believe this . . . I love Anthony Hopkins. Can't wait to see this film . . .

[@Sam-ho1xp]

Beautifully written, thanks for sharing. What did you think of the movie? I saw it today. Incredible and heartbreaking, but so beautiful.

[@vickithomas3089]

Thanks for this wonderful comment ...soo true what you say..I'm 71 now - never felt more alive and just beginning to have less fear of death as my life unfolds n a mysterious sometimes difficult and wonderful way. I Love Anthony Hopkins and being Welsh even more so..saw the film yesterday in Aberystwyth..it was phenomenal as was his acting. Gruelling at times and disturbing but deeply moving. A frightening topic but so relevant to today and the almost 'epidemic' of dementia...thanks for this interview ❤❤

[@elizabethdiamond2159]

@@Sam-ho1xp I loved it Sam, but its not for the faint hearted. I felt like I didn't want to engage with the world for a while afterwards . . . Anthony was, as always, amazing.

[@jennifermedia6288]

A wonderful interview. No interruptions. Totally allowing Sir A to speak his beautiful stories. Thank you to this interviewer who talented didn’t interrupt and intelligent thought provoking questions .

[@malaudisa]

What a stellar interview... it was so relaxed and yet so profound and touching, without a single air of pretension. Tom was fantastic, very Socratic in his gentle leading of his guest. And Hopkins, so generous and thoughtful, nearly poetic in his reflections of life's journey. Very touching and bitter-sweet.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

I completely honor, admire and laud Mr. Hopkins in all sorts of way.

[@herbertndekiii228]

The legend!!!

[@MerquryCity]

My favorite actor is probably my favorite human being as well.

[@LoveABun]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever witnessed. There was just such an ease about it. And you could tell Sir Anthony enjoyed it. The interviewer got a great deal of personal insight from him. Well done!

[@jobsmine]

Wow what a tragic and heartbreaking film about a father with dementia. It highlights how our brain deteriorates with age and agonizingly loses all the memories we have. The film truly shows how it is difficult to cope with dementia. Seeing Anthony cry broke me down to tears because he was such a phenomenal actor. All aspects of the film including the editing, screenplay and score was perfect. And I’m happy that my all-time favorite actor wins the Oscars, Bafta and Saga award all in one year. He is that good. 10/10.

[@nicolesong6199]

Genuinely amazing. It’s crazy how I would listen to him for hours on end...

[@mitchdykema5182]

I've never heard of this interviewer, but I was googling Anthony Hopkins interviews about this movie. What a great interviewer! Great questions, very relaxing demeanor, left the floor wide open for Anthony's personality to shine. Both of these guys seem great! This was a delight to watch!

[@sharoncollins6867]

He is poetic & profound in a lilting Welsh accent. I like that similar to Socrates, the Apostle Paul or the childhood song - Hopkins admits “life is but a dream.” Sir Anthony Hopkins you are amazing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom & whimsy. I Cor 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly.

[@SaltyMinorcan]

The first thing I ever saw him in was Remains of the Day on PBS. I've been in love with his acting ever since.

[@delilahharris3834]

So lovely, he can manifast his life long desires to be famous, but not arrogrant. He is brillant at his craft. Love him forever!

[@brasstacks7181]

Sir Anthony does not "act", he becomes. He is extremely gifted. Always, one of my all time favorite artists, and The Father is one of his BEST performances. There has never been a more insightful portrayal of Alzheimer's or a more convincing performance!! It hit very close to home for me as I not only identified with Olivia Coleman's character (brilliant artist as well), but also felt the pain of The Father very deeply. I rarely cry at movies but this absolutely moved me to tears! EVERYONE should watch this movie, including nursing home staff. The ONLY thing that did not strike me as real in this movie is the nurse holding The Father in the end. From my experience, staff in these care homes never take or have the kind of time or empathy to comfort a resident in distress that way. I wish there were such a place but there is not. That is why EVERYONE should watch this!!!! This movie is a first to portray the suffering from their perspective and Sir Anthony is gifted at taking you there! Dying is not the scary part. Suffering and loneliness is the worst part of aging for many, especially those who have to rely on strangers to tend to their every need. And yes, loneliness is a killer as well. GREAT INTERVIEW!!!

[@justinakavanagh3058]

I found as my parents aged well into their later years, I adored them and wanted to cling so tight to them but ultimately knew as their health started to fail slowly I had to let them go. Many wonderful memories I do have though.

[@nnj6918]

He has given us so much for so many years...

[@melissak8419]

He was amazing in Season 1 of Westworld, and of course as Hannibal Lector, in Silence of the Lambs, but as more of us are taking care of our aging parents and dealing with parents who split from the other parent, or lost the other parent already, many of us are being put into the role of caring for our parents, and the emotions you go through is just a roller coaster, from love to heartbreak, to anger, to fear of dying.

[@maggiemoore5800]

Great interview. I love watching the Father. Anthony Hopkins performed magnificently. It really has meaning and give such in sight on our elderly generation of people. This is an awesome film. I wondered months ago, why Anthony Hopkin won awards for this movie. Now, I know. In my opinion, this is the greatest performance by Anthony Hopkins and he has many. Great performance. Very real and touching.

[@lorrainesilvers]

Such humility, so understated, and revelatory about showing his feelings.

[@socat9311]

"For me acting is a hobby", when the talent exists in every bone of your body you can achieve what others cant with three times the effort

[@violetrosengarten5871]

I feel touched by Anthony Hopkins and the way Tom Powers related to him.

[@gabrielwood9345]

God bless you Sir Anthony Hopkins. Have not seen the movie yet, but I watch all your movies, as you and Richard Burton are my favourites. You are an amazing actor. Thank you for all the beautiful memories of all the movies you have given to me. You mentioned you are estranged from your daughter. I beat you I have 2 daughters. I like you have learnt to get on with it. Though when you lose someone it is the price we pay for loving people, so we shall soldier on together. Once agan God bless you. Gabriel ❤

[@catherinesmith8367]

Absolutely loved the interview. Thank you!

[@imaspoon4522]

I love love love Sir Anthony. I cried bitterly when he cried in "The Father." I remember how he would attend "American Idol" shows in the US. He was such a big fan. It's just so pure. God bless him.

[@keirmarbasilio6231]

Sir Anthony Hopkins the Great Actor? Of Course. How about Sir Anthony Hopkins, the Great, laid-back, cool Gentleman! Congratulations on your well-deserved Oscar! I'm so glad the Academy recognized your work as the Best of the year, which it is.

[@philipbagnall375]

The Father devastated me in a way few films do, and hearing Hopkins reciting Eliot here set me off again. It's a magnificent performance in a disturbing and dazzling film. Thank you and God bless you, sir!

[@trigga6823]

What a beautiful interview. Great chemistry between these two men and done with great sensitivity.

[@53aleksandra]

What a fantastic interview! Thank You Sir Anthony Hopkins , Thank You Sir Tom Power.

[@turkeypudding]

This man is a legend. Such a humble man, that poem killed me!

[@malkafrank5107]

A beautiful interview. A real conversation about much more than a film. Well done

[@michelest-jean9686]

Greatest Artist of Century Sir Anthony Hopkins forever.xx 👍👍👍💖💖💖

[@rubensfunnies]

The great Sir Anthony. And such a great job done by the interviewer. So good.

[@burgesssam]

What a legend

[@lawrencefinch-hatton6231]

Well, that was an utter joy. Thank you, chaps :)

[@simonealicedubois7440]

all right ... admiration is total and tears very close ... thank you!

[@lbarnhas]

Tom Power - what a fantastic interview! Well prepared with questions that make this fantastic actor share so much experience, stories and reflections. Thanks! Arne in Luleå, Sweden

[@rodbryans4929]

A sublime interview. Brilliant guest and oh that poem drove me back to Eliot. What a moment.Thank you.

[@VtRD]

The Father is an outstanding film, and anyone who has experienced dementia in their family or friends will recognize how true to life it is. Well done, Sir Anthony. And…The Two Popes is another great film.

[@DoreenBellDotan]

Anthony Hopkins is one of the absolutely greatest actors of all time. His movie with his female counterpart, Nicole Kidman, The Human Stain, was excellent.

[@christinanavarre8389]

What a remarkable man and interview. So many parts, so many movies,theatre,narrations as well. Truly enjoy this man.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Great interview!

[@bri2233]

Great, great series of interviews. I will be watching many more. Thank you.

[@General_Puffball]

That is some nice bespoke shelving.

[@58christiansful]

There is a Jilly Cooper - Lady Hopkins’s lighter reading, one imagines.

[@cadena141]

Wow. Great interview, great interviewer, and amazing actor and human. What a celebration of a life - with an acknowledgement of all the ups and downs.

[@thecaptain9590]

Brilliant interview. Actually brought me to tears, just as The Father did. Incredible outlook on life by, in my opinion, the greatest actor. I haven't seen some of the other performances up for Best Actor, but it's a high bar that Sir Anthony has set.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Lovely to hear his actual words on life 🙂

[@maggiequickenden8321]

WOW!!!! I have seen this film and it's remarkable! He is an incredible actor and human what's more!

[@quackslikeaduck]

Stumbled upon this during a search for interviews of/with actors. How wonderfully done -- intelligent, informed, relaxed, respectful. I rang that Subscribe bell well before the halfway mark. Thank you!

[@kalebarancelovic]

I was in a trance the whole way through this interview. He's so generous with his answers.

[@gruphenio6787]

Bless him - the film was heartbreaking… I’ve seen dementia ‘up-close’ first hand. I had a Nan that had it, and I worked in a dementia ward when I was younger. The film really hits the point hard from the suffers point of view - one which people can be quite ignorant upon.

[@natasanacinovic7462]

Such a wonderful man....

[@igam1969]

such an extraordinary interview~~ feeling God presnet when Sir Anthony Hopkins speaks.... thank you.

[@selenegama2992]

Really touching movie, I am glad I saw it today, perfect timing for me. I am not going in details but I am sure this movie will help out many people to understand better somethings about this reality change in someone's life

[@КсенияНеклюдова-ш8ц]

The interviewer did a great job! I'm happy it's not one of those shallow interviews where they ask same questions that other interviews asked many times before

[@tatyana6063]

I watched this video a lot, and for someone such as Anthony Hopkins who's high on the Autism Spectrum like me, is very kind and smart in this video.

[@82luft49]

An article in today's New York Times about The Father brought me hear. This conversation was the icing on the cake.

[@justinakavanagh3058]

Thank You for this. A wonderful conversation with this amazing Actor.

[@zovalentine7305]

Thank you ⚘⚘

[@andreannelebel6592]

What an amazing interview, I really enjoyed it!👌🏼

[@RichardRingo1]

If Sir Anthony does not get his second Oscar for his brilliant performance, the fix was obviously in.

[@carlospatriciojaraacuna1067]

He got it. Great artist, even more, what a great person.

[@souadghaffari3904]

28 mins of delight.

[@DebbyDGKayeGies]

The performance of Sir Hopkins' life!

[@jkeenanfilm]

Great interview. When he talked about faith and doubt I thought of a poem a friend and Zen priest wrote: Faith and doubt Swallow them in one gulp And don't forget to breathe.

[@adm58]

Excellent interview. Thank you both for this.

[@dantaylor333]

I am definately seeing Oscar buzz for him, amazing movie