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Posted by jamesgarvin (A) on July 31, 2006 at 07:06:19

In Reply to: L'Humanité (1999) by Bruno Dumont. posted by tinear on July 30, 2006 at 07:13:58:

"Stoicism is a valid philosophy but in an actor it may disguise a lack of craft. I find I care not a whit for such a vapid jellyfish."

I should have paid more attention in Philosophy class in college. I missed the chapter on Stoicism. Was it right after "relativism.?" I guess stoicism is helpful to snakes sneeking up on prey.

This is a character who is devoid of emotion, because he lives his life through others. Emotionally stunted. You or I become mad, happy, etc., because we have experienced these things. I am not sure why an actor would demonstrate emotion when the character has none. An actor's craft is to serve the role.