Penelope Cruz says message mattered more than screen time in ‘The Black Ball’
Key takeaways
- “My decisions aren’t based on how many minutes my character will be on screen;
- “Films can’t change the world, but in some cases they can help make things better,” she said, especially for young people.
- “What you experience can sometimes have a greater impact when you’re sitting in a cinema for two and a half hours … than anything you might study over three years at school.”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize CANNES, France: Penelope Cruz wanted to be in Cannes Film Festival entry “The Black Ball” no matter how small the role because she felt the ambitious gay epic about Spanish history could have an important impact on younger people, she said on Friday.
“My decisions aren’t based on how many minutes my character will be on screen; it’s about being part of something, wanting to be part of something that matters to you,” the Oscar-winning Spanish actor told journalists after the premiere the night before.
“Films can’t change the world, but in some cases they can help make things better,” she said, especially for young people.