Mads Mikkelsen at Marrakech Film Festival on Hollywood vs art house, acting ethics, female influence

Mads Mikkelsen shares insights from his diverse career at the Marrakech Film Festival, reflecting on the balancing act between mainstream Hollywood roles and European arthouse cinema. Mikkelsen discusses the advantages of this duality, attributing it to a privileged position that allows actors like him and colleague Willem Dafoe to be viewed through different lenses by global audiences. With a background steeped in experimental theatre and dance, Mikkelsen expresses his enduring appetite for challenging, varied roles, a sentiment echoed in his admiration for Dafoe's work. During the interview, Mikkelsen touches on his collaborations with director Thomas Vinterberg, acknowledging the unique and communicative relationship they share. He delves into the nuanced portrayals of characters in his films, from the villainous to the sophisticated, and the influence of his Danish heritage on his choice of roles. Mikkelsen also addresses the industry's typecasting based on accents and the broader implications for diversity in casting. The conversation shifts to a broader discussion on the role of women in film, both in front of and behind the camera, as Mikkelsen calls for greater utilization of the immense female talent pool sidelined by the industry. He also recounts his early career, from auditions where his words were less important than his energy to the ethical considerations of role selection. Mikkelsen concludes with thoughts on the importance of empathy in portraying complex characters and the need for nuanced storytelling that reflects the shades of humanity. His interview offers a glimpse into the mind of an actor who masterfully traverses the cinematic landscape, from the icy isolation of "Arctic" to the intoxicating dance of "Another Round".
Interviewer/video: Sarah Bradbury
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[@shernizaahmad7267]

"i like them" on the women question 💀💀 MAKING ME ACT UUUUUP

[@goudini5703]

gentleman, humble, listener, teacher, funny, quirky, and an all round legend. no ego. listens to everybody and answers honestly. this is a man who loves and lives for the craft. a true legend.

[@daniel.m703]

How does his sperm taste?

[@thegothicmermaid5382]

We don't deserve him🥹💓💓💓

[@wynnie_margeaux]

man is aging like fine wine

[@thegothicmermaid5382]

AMEN!

[@victoriafrost5461]

Yes he is 😊😉

[@seah3808]

He’s so well spoken, and while that comes naturally for a man, in that age such as Mads, he forms his answers in a way that is so sophisticated and answers a question in more than one way. I think it’s that specific skill of his is what makes him such a great actor in playing multiple types of roles. His broad perspective and empathy gifts him his talent, which aids in how he has honed his acting skills. The fact that he openly speaks about the perspective of women talents in the film industry and vocalizes about how there should be more movies that has female talents, without the aim to masculinize them, and simply maintain their essence of femininity and womanhood, is very heart warming to see and hear. How can he get even more perfect?? I also notice how he never hesitates to mention the women in his life when he can- specifically his family. I will always stand by the person who said Mads was created as an apology for the existence of shitty men. I will never hesitate to get an opportunity to watch this man be in his element during scenes, he genuinely is a one of a kind actor who is still quite underrated . (Can anyone please tell me where I can watch the necessary death of Charlie Countryman?? I have been searching for weeks😭)

[@aristoteles1454]

I can send you the movie. 🥰

[@Crow_birb]

they have it on Miroz Pro for free as well as many other movies from Mads

[@miagrazel]

I can also send you the movie!

[@charlottevanoverbeek2872]

@@aristoteles1454oh please, me too! 🙏🏻

[@distinctloafer]

@@charlottevanoverbeek2872 moviesjoy

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

He's an amazing conversationalist. He really drives everything forward and offers so many handles to the other people so it can keep flowing. God is there a more perfect man.

[@charlottevanoverbeek2872]

No, there isn’t..

[@ktbtb8467]

He's also terribly modest. That's a nice thing to see.

[@eatthesunbeams]

calling Hannibal a fallen angel and saying he’s happy to keep playing villains if Americans get off on it…he goes from insightful and brilliant to sassy in seconds and I’m in love ❤

[@emmalaidlaw]

Mads is suchhhhh a talented and underrated actor!!

[@tubakutlu-np7ln]

He was stunning in every moments in the conversation❤

[@emmalaidlaw]

He answers, explains and words things so well

[@sphmoran28]

Mads Mikkelsen is my favorite actor. He never disappoints me in the screen and during personal interviews. Amazing human being and easy on the eye, too!

[@RocioMaz]

One of my favorite actors, he's so talented and have amazing movies.

[@rzkrish2775]

So very glad that they didn't only ask him the boring question so I can actually learn some new things about mads kadnjsjsjs❤❤

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

Yeah I'm (very pleasantly) surprised at the quality of this interview! So many thoughtful questions!

[@LecterMikkelsen]

2:55 I like them 😂😂😂😂😂 Man is smooth

[@LecterMikkelsen]

He's so underrated.

[@user-kr1rp9nk9d]

Why do you think so? I think his acting career is great. He made many absolutely beautiful european films, he also made Hollywood franchises. And he's loved by critics and audiences)

[@LecterMikkelsen]

@user-kr1rp9nk9d he's underrated in the sense that he works like hell and gets so little recognition I feel like his work should get more and he's so much better than some of the famous rubberish Hollywood actors. His passion is bigger too. And the way he surging now, he should be getting more involved in projects.

[@user-kr1rp9nk9d]

@LecterMikkelsen I like the way he's describing his career. He says that he's happy to be able to make home (Danish) films and doing Hollywood films as well.

[@akyhne]

One best actor at Cannes, two times winner of best actor at European Film Awards, one life achievement award at European Film Awards, 1 BAFTA nomination as best actor, 47 wins, and 50 nominations in total! He's not underrated.

[@xfluxify1]

Im so glad they put this up on yt I've been looking everywhere for 2023 Mads on tiktok and insta 😂❤

[@aristoteles1454]

This man is driving me crazy! 🛐

[@jenniferflores3360]

Yes, Mads stick to the Nordic way. The films are so much better then these clown ass movies they are pushing in Hollywood. I have introduced many people to his foriegn films and they are amazed…i first seen him years ago in the Viking movie where he doesnt speak one word. He stopped me in my tracks and took my breath away. I was Soooo happy when i found out who that talented, beautiful man was. It was worth the wait.

[@mykngilstory]

GOD HES SO BEAUTIFUL

[@LecterMikkelsen]

"I like them." Mads, need a second wife? I'm ready 😂😂😂

[@miruu1842]

Theres me first 🥲😭🤣

[@rzkrish2775]

his deep voice when he said "privileged" akdhsjdjsjjsjsjsjsjs

[@marciafusato8576]

Mads, um ator incrivelmente extraordinário. Além de ser um homem atraente, tem um charme simplesmente deslumbrante ! ❤

[@user-cy1zx8rn4d]

Мадс Миккелсен супер актёр и человек, европейский Оскар заслуженная награда ❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryavla]

I love u mads ur so adorable actor❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaeldonovan4793]

His performance in The Hunt was extraordinary...A great actor

[@mikehernandez5900]

Wonderful actor. Has a tough guy look, but expresses amazing emotional range. And outside of acting in interviews, he's quite funny and charming. Hopefully he's like that in real life too.

[@tresjolieme81]

You can tell he speaks multiple languages.

[@aliceelvira5490]

He speaks 7 or 8 i think

[@sebastiangarla8558]

He was phenomenal in POLAR

[@nikole2139]

2:25 a fallen angel 😇

[@gleycianne279]

Uhau, interessante 😍👏🏼

[@katalinalexa6058]

I really love him!!!!! ❤❤💕💕🥰🥰💖💖

[@LMoneL]

He's extremely good at giving thoughful and interesting answers so quite stupid questions.

[@b07_ashishsuradkar49]

A real great personality.

[@TheKnight886]

Haanibal is my best performance for Mads 👌🙌 the end

[@cerise3111]

You have to see the promised land

[@rzkrish2775]

he was going to dropped the f- word lol 0:29

[@vickieeh1]

One of the best, him and Johnny Depp are my favorite

[@HailiePepper]

EXACTLY.

[@priiifrg]

If you include Cillian Murphy then I can totally relate.

[@acadia5898]

has his accent gotten thicker or what? he's a bit more Danish now

[@LMoneL]

Compared to the people who interview him here, he almost has no accent, lol.

[@user-si8mt8st2b]

Mads, come sail away with me😊

[@Mahsa.afshar]

Sir👑🧎🏼‍♀️

[@user-si8mt8st2b]

Mads , I would love for us to dance together to the song ," Dance with me".😊❤ LGS

[@redcross6963]

Lawsy,...he could read a phone book & I'd still be like 🤤🫠🥰

[@RitaCassia-nj1rg]

Vao entrevistar Simon baker?😊

[@freeformcklok9862]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karimbele3182]

Welcome to the kingdom of MOROCCO 🇲🇦

[@hellnahmf]

14:01

[@riatixic]

what are these questions?! 😂😂😂

[@macattack4]

EHEHEHHEHEHEHE

[@jordanrivera8174]

Mads should stay away from holloywood.

[@ardagdelen0]

4:35-4:38

[@VHS_12]

alpha males is wildin

[@SnuffIt]

Ugh sorry but the people asking the questions are so annoying, it probably is the language barrier but also the questions are so narrow-minded it’s frustrating

[@luanaprado4248]

yes, i was trying to avoid it but they made me very uncomfortable hahaha

[@WileyCylas]

What a sweetheart! As a writer for cartoonists… I’d be honored to have him voice a character! Love his Smokey pipes

[@rocioguillen2995]

He is going to be in the next Lion King, confirmed

[@Mikkelsenz]

🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️