Robin Wright on directing "Land," a film about human kindness

After six years of shooting "House of Cards," actress Robin Wright undertook her first feature film as a director about as far from a soundstage as one could get - in the remote Rocky Mountains, playing a woman who runs from a personal tragedy, only to face solitude and danger in an isolated cabin. Wright talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about "Land"; her portrayals of strong, independent women; and her work to aid women brutalized by sexual violence.
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[@ehole593]

This woman has aged like a fine fine wine.

[@joannaherodotou1491]

She is one of the most beautiful "natural" looking women!!!

[@johnbanach3875]

But don't ya hate the bangs?

[@774kblake]

Followed her for decades, one of my favorite actors. Not surprised she’s directing and successful at that too.

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[@d.koehler4187]

Congratulations on 'Land'. The Sundance Film Festival is the perfect venue for this move and I can't wait to see it! Perfect timing to bring us all back to what really matters -- kindness, peace of mind and nature.

[@sarahdee374]

Yes, let us have an avalanche of self-awareness, kindness and peace, and did I mention kindness!!! lots of that, please.

[@gigid9606]

I don't suppose that actresses have the corner on "kindness" do they? If people can practice good manners with others on an everyday level, thats a start.

[@ramabaiapparao8801]

@@sarahdee374 yes it was very natural...

[@ramabaiapparao8801]

@@sarahdee374 yes Miguel...in particular. Really inspired..

[@atflorida1414]

One of my favorite actresses. Glad she’s directing too!!!😀😀😀

[@patmartins2586]

i love her... So beautiful and she is glowing. So happy for her.

[@rcpsammy7186]

I think she's a remarkable actor, and easily one of my favorites. Really looking forward to seeing this movie.

[@jk3521]

Beautiful lady.

[@darrenridgeway6836]

Robin Wright is a very talented and deep woman. I can see why she and Sean Penn were like fire and ice.

[@steveconn]

How? He's talented and deep as well. Works in Haiti, and the Gunman addressed NGO work.

[@altertheskyy1]

I feel the same way

[@williamoscar7294]

Awwww that's nice Darren how're you doing? How is the weather out there?

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@steveconn sean penn is an idiot.

[@steveconn]

@@JeanetteFaith Why? Because he's anti-Trump? So is Robin.

[@tree4408]

At the age of 69, winter of 2019, I lived this. Elevation 8000 ft. 25 miles from anything...a million miles when the snow and wind came for 3 days. Plow the road out...start over the next week.

[@dawnadriana1764]

There is something so elemental about being alone, fending for yourself. Whatever the elevation or particulars, I have found that being self-sufficient is both harrowing and enlightening. Once freed from the child-bearing, man-attracting age, women can discover their true selves in the solitude, and be strengthened by it.

[@robinalecia7554]

@@dawnadriana1764 It works pretty well in a room full of people too.

[@JeanetteFaith]

why?

[@lewstone5430]

Dawn Adriana ok bye.

[@TWROC96]

@@lewstone5430 Your answer reflects how shallow your life is. Pathetic.

[@joysharma5705]

Ahhh I remember her in the soap, Santa Barbra, princess bride 👰 great movie, she’s a beautiful, smart, kind women, I’ve scene a bunch of her stuff, A director/ and a great actress,👍👍👏🤗😊

[@WateryFire]

Joy Sharma She’ll always be Kelly Capwell to me.

[@darrisnelson5223]

The movie “Land” is right up my alley… How did I miss this? Can’t wait to see it!

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

LOVE ME SOME ROBIN WRIGHT!!!! I am thrilled she stepped out of Hollywood and she wears natural beauty inside and out! 💖💖💖💖✨✨✨✨ love her even more for that GO GIRL!!!! Director Activist Actress and beyond 🙌

[@renan.csmaia]

A very underrated actress.

[@CISSY500]

Such iconic roles. Princess Buttercup and Jenny. Love Robin Wright.

[@mikelumbreras4903]

One of the greatest actress in the world and a True assador for unfortunate people. Amazing and kind ladie.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

Lived in Alaska most of my life and first wandered here at age seventeen on my own. Over time built my own cabin in the wilderness and am currently far from anyone. Been there done that it ain,t easy and I suggest most never attempt to. Society has made the majority of the population weak and not able to think for themselves or ever attempt to learn the smallest of survival skills. Try spending weeks alone in the middle of nowhere and see how long you last. I later moved to Southeast Asia learning from the locals how to survive happily on little money and few if any material things as before. Sadly currently stranded back in the states because of the virus going on for nearly a year now. At least I was smart enough to head back to Alaska where I feel safest and a place if things get seriously bad I can survive.

[@michaelmccauley648]

I have to admit, I’m not equipped to do what you’ve done, but I have nothing but admiration for your doing it. City boy, born and raised, I’m now a middle-aged suburbanite who envies those who’ve carved a life in nature away from “society” and the very trappings I’m using to respond to your comment. I just finished reading Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self Reliance” again and am reminded how we’ve turned ourselves into shadows of what “men” should strive to be. The life YOU live forces a man to find his inner strength and remain true to himself. I believe you are one lucky man and I wish you well.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

@@michaelmccauley648 Thank you so much for your comments. The only advise I can give to others is follow your bliss and don,t be afraid. I learned most from traveling and the thousands of souls I encountered. Like everywhere I have wandered I ended up in Southeast Asia by accident not really by choice but by listening to bliss.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Wishing you the best 💕

[@pg4716]

Cool.. let’s make it about you.

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

@@pg4716 ?????????????????????????????????

[@Susieq26754]

Sean Penn was a fool to leave this beautiful, intelligent woman.

[@michaelschneider-]

@Rebecca Swanson .. +1. .. Agreed, ex Sean Penn is an idiot. .. Cheers,

[@williamoscar7294]

Yeah, that's nice dear.. how're you doing? A big happy new year to you.

[@lindamattioli7943]

She left

[@williamoscar7294]

@@lindamattioli7943 we all know that she's an idiot.

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@williamoscar7294, Name calling is rude. Didn't your Mother teach you manners. If she's an idiot, why did you click on this video about her?

[@wordswordswords8203]

She's really talented, absolutely gorgeous and interesting too.

[@deliabirnbaum9015]

I really admired women with powerful energy and personality ♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@foresthart5599]

More beautiful than ever. Great actress.

[@Beth-ie]

One of the greatest actresses of our time. Just her quiet, lonely presence in "Unbreakable" stole every scene she was in. A beauty and a force. And, wow, talk about a great cause?! You go, girl! ❤️

[@DelightLovesMovies]

That film looks really good. I can't wait to see it.

[@williamoscar7294]

Wow... really do you really sounds interesting dear..how is the weather out there?

[@carmensantana1374]

She is fantastic 👍

[@williamoscar7294]

Wow... that's nice of you. How're you doing?

[@williamoscar7294]

Wow, this really nice Carmen.

[@sandylunden5782]

She’s deep! Love her!

[@monalisa2662]

Right on Robin... so needed and no doubt you were inspired to film this. Such a gift to mankind... especially now! "The mountains are calling and I must go. Into the forest I go to loose myself and find my soul". -John Muir

[@TEAM-il5kl]

she's trully great loved her in many movies good luck with all your projects Robin! best regards from Romania!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Wishing Robin & her family all the very best 💜💕❤️

[@steveconn]

The part where the friendly hunk shows up looks far-fetched, but the rest captures the life of many aging women in Alaska and elsewhere.

[@carlwilliams6977]

Have you seen the film, or are you basing all of that simply on the clips?

[@TheEDNC]

... and as Forrest Gump's Jenny, it was not only one of her best performances, I instantly had a crush on her!

[@carlwilliams6977]

For Hanks as well! "He got a daddy named Forrest?" STILL made me laugh out loud! Wright can turn into anything, but usually it's obvious that it's Hank's in a roll. Forrest Gump was the exception!

[@marjanadidi1261]

Me too ❤

[@ebogar42]

I didn't think she was all that. Maybe cause she's a Wright and I'm related to them. She looks like a Wright to me. lol

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

Forrest, He's got a daddy named Forrest too 🤔 A tear jerker ....

[@Lommy9999]

Totally. Works like magic.

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

@@Lommy9999 That blank look on Forrest's face, is priceless 😊

[@shellymillerleer]

This film!!! I can't stop thinking about it.

[@btetschner]

Thank you for the video.

[@rinaverduzco3286]

Favorite actress ever! Looking foward to see Land", greetings from Tijuana Mex.

[@maryperry1773]

Sean Penn was so lucky to have this woman in his life. What a wonderful pairing. 🌟🌟

[@marjanadidi1261]

Thank you for this video 👍🙋‍♀️

[@coconutsciencegirl9232]

It was a quiet yet profound movie. Truly

[@rosemarieragbir1479]

I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie. I think Robin is such an amazing, brilliant, beautiful, generous and talented actress. I wish her much success with her film ❤️👏

[@phoenix8998]

The interviewer is really good one. I remember his interview with janifer anyston and he has his way and its special i should say. A very pisitive man.

[@federicoguzman3929]

She's one of my favorite actresses she's amazing and beautiful I love the way she do her job

[@AngelEagle44]

Always have liked her, nice to learn about her more personally. A great woman.

[@corinneyoung8166]

Keep keeping it real, bless and well done life lived on your authentic path, beautiful soul !

[@marjanadidi1261]

I love her , I can't wait to see her movie, she is so talented 🙏💙❤💚🙋‍♀️

[@angaeltartarrose6484]

Please provide a link for the pajamas mentioned!

[@dawn8288]

I didn’t know Robin Wright directed this,but I certainly want to see this.....Another great actress,especially in Forrest Gump.

[@Pickles67]

Such a great film... I love her in , “message in a bottle “

[@Familylawgroup]

There was a missed moment here... when asked if she could see herself being a director “for good” she said no. She is a director for “good” right now with the Congolese PJ project and other things she hasn’t yet shared . “Land” was a project for the good of human kindness.

[@bonniewalker9421]

Wonderful woman and wonderful actress and wonderful director. Good for her for a living so high up in the beautiful mountains.

[@surferdjnj]

Always loved her. Great actress and reminded me so much of my ex in Forest Gumb. Even her characters life in the movie and how she dealt (or didn't) with it. Loved her in State of Grace

[@JLamstudio]

I’ve been in love with Robin Wright ever since I saw her Princess 👑 Buttercup in the “The Princess Bride.” She was also amazing in a later film with her then-husband Sean Penn, called “She’s So Lovely.” Great movie!

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

I am surprised they showed an image from her _Santa Barbara_ days, but, it was so nice to see.

[@JourneysTravels]

Love this!

[@j.cutrone]

She is stunning and a superb actresss

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Intelligent, talented gorgeous and smart to be rid of Sean who was a philanderer. 🌞

[@MichaelSmith-ew3pi]

Sean was a philanderer?

[@ramabaiapparao8801]

Watched your ..movie...land..cannot believe it was your debut.awesome selection of location excellent..simple engilsh ...please give more movies..well played...story line was illustrated nicely. Keep going that up..hats off to you madam..Robin Wright.

[@lorireed5291]

LAND is now on my list of films to see. Robin Wright is versital in any role she plays. Looking forward to LAND...

[@denton1972]

From Dallas, TX. Impressive woman.

[@luckystarpiano]

Love her ❤️❤️❤️

[@mirrandanguyen658]

I just love this movie a lot. Everything is related, and it shows the phenomenon of lack and desire for peace of today's young people

[@bmc81]

Beautiful film!!! Being a guy I don't cry much. But she got me on this film. Very well directed!!!

[@angelmatos9143]

I would love to see her & Benicio in a movie. They have 2 of the most riveting 'stare into the camera' looks in the industry.

[@carrie_lee.]

No mention of Santa Barbara?

[@Wolfsky9]

This woman NEEDS to be directing .---------------too much talent .

[@faithbell1807]

Loved, loved, loved Robin Wright in 'WHITE OLEANDER". She was turning on that true Texas accent.

[@wordswordswords8203]

Yes, she was great in that.

[@jpallen719]

I love this lady…..

[@ermericcarolissen694]

Robin Wright never really ages.

[@blinko656]

Wow, she is my new HERO!!

[@paigehodges]

Fantastic movie!!!

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

nice interview

[@jbfranzini9828]

Vietnam shut my mind.........where there are people, I don't want to be..... Turn society upside down and get away...solitude....that is where peace and safety reside. Thank you Robin Wright for a look into a heart that was lost. Epic performance.....

[@ralphmedlin8694]

Now she is a Queen

[@crawlbitchcrawl]

I love her

[@jamesonhills266]

she's a terrific actress

[@judypasqualone3819]

I loved her in Message in a Bottle.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Isn’t she lovely? 🤗

[@ammt1ru807]

I wish there was more human kindness

[@kimminnick5539]

Class, talent & natural beauty

[@autumnmeadows4079]

this was nice

[@deborahlambert4601]

How do I watch this movie? Thank you

[@williamoscar7294]

You're welcome Deborah how're you doing? How is the weather out there?

[@ETphonehome123]

With your eyes hun....😅... only teasing you.

[@marjanadidi1261]

Netflix

[@abbylama5479]

In TX at stonebriar mall. Frisco. I’ve seen it.

[@williamoscar7294]

Wow, really. Okay so tell me how is the weather out there?

[@jojopuppyfish]

I really enjoyed this film

[@nomku9735]

Robin Wright is Robin Wright.

[@samansiddiquie1902]

She is so beautiful

[@mikekilburn3552]

I remember falling in love with her in the princess bride now I'm 40 and she's still meow

[@ralphmedlin8694]

Congrats 👏

[@windsorkid7069]

I love that woman.

[@davemiller6055]

Good lord this woman is beautiful.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍I have always liked her. She’s terrific. I’ll never know or understand what she ever saw in Sean Penn. Oh well, 🤷🏻‍♀️to each their own. 💝

[@miggyalejandro]

Jen-Nay

[@bcarlosd]

Antiope!

[@amymeanor8879]

Beautiful lady

[@yes350yes]

RUN FOREST RUN!!!!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Let’s hope folks don’t decide to follow this movie to the wilderness without training. We have all seen that before . But it looks like a good movie

[@bespokencoaching601]

Well done, Buttercup!

[@walklej]

it is very easy to like Robin Wright.

[@shelbyclark4620]

Handed the reins?! I am pretty sure she took the reins. She's a bad-**s! Superbly talented. She doesn't need anybody handing her anything.

[@artespinturaanaestrela2607]

❣❣❣❣

[@Santi-rr3ry]

I just want to hear her say "farm boy... fetch me that pitcher?" ... "as you wish"

[@skyavalanche]

A Home At The End Of The World! 💗

[@user-lc1ke6hd7z]

you know good stuff!!! love that movie, what an underrated gem, ahead of its time..❤️❤️❤️

[@terryfriend16]

Yeah, it's pretty good.

[@ebogar42]

They saved a lot of money having one person acting the whole time.

[@Mrruneight]

No Trains?! What kind of place is that? Just kidding :)