natalie portman interview

presented here is an internet chat with queen amidala herself natalie portman, discussing many issues and topics.  translated from the french you may find a few unintentional foobars and snafus among the chat.  enjoy...

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Natalie Portman, the princess
Thursday October 5 2000, 1600 GMT
Transcript translated by chi - with help from babelfish

Good evening, here's Natalie:

I am sorry for the appointment missed yesterday, but there was a technical problem: too many fans had come to speak with me and the system went sauté!... ;-) Go ahead, I listen to you!!!....

mrrichlev: What music do you listen to?

Good evening. All and all, music is a passion since I am young; I adore to listen to rock-n-roll (the traditional ones especially)... I am also a fan of U2 and Jimmy Hendrix & sometimes jazz (Hampton and Bechet).

ksx: What was working in Australia like?

Extremely well, the country is magic, immense, splendid... and equips it with turning made an excellent welded team, linked, really sympathetic nerve; I really smelled myself there well.

nat-fan: Natalie do you use the Net much?

I saw that several sites are devoted to me and that some speak about me as saying things that are not always correct; I thus participate time to time in chats like this one to give information about myself to people who are pleased to follow me in my career.

Anthony: If you were to spend all your life on a deserted Island, that would you bring with you?

All my life... ? No, I do not believe that I could!!! I will take along books, CD and can be vidéos. But no, I do not see myself living on an island deserted.

foreverur: tell us a little the history of episode 2?

Why? You do not know it yet by heart?

nat-fan: Do you still have the desire to act with Luc besson?

Yes, why not, if a new opportunity arose. I readily also rejouerais with Jean Reno.

Anthony: I heard on the Net that you do not want to stay an actress your whole life, it is true? And if so, which career would you choose?

It is indeed true that I said that at one time when I did not know yet whether my career was going to take a different turn. It is true that I wanted to become a doctor like my father, but whom I currently make of the studies which will enable me, if I stop, to turn to make other thing in my life.

Mr. Wickham: Liam Neeson is one of our most popoular actors here in Ireland. How was it like to work with him?

Thank you for your question and I greet Ireland and its green hills! I would say that Liam was a very pleasant partner really with whom I had much pleasure to work with; he is a type really well.

Ani Skylover: Which is your favorite film?

Olorin: yes

Of course, it is "Star War" in first! But I also liked to work with Woody Alen in "Everybody say I Love You."

Tyler Durden: Would you accept a role in a film by a filmmaker that was unknown but had a beautiful script?

Yes, probably if the role is for me and one that does not ask me to do foolish things.

koolman: Aren't the studies at the university too hard?

No, that goes, thank you!...; -) And you, whom make-vous?... (I also have the right to ask you questions)

Koolman: also poor studying ;P

maven: What do you think of your fans?

So much!...? ;-) I really don't know! Joking aside, I really think it is a great joy having people appreciate the work I make for them. I am really happy about that, why not say it...?

Olorin: What are your intentions for the continuation of your studies?

And well I still will make - at least! - 2 years of additional studies and then after it will be seen whether I have time (and courage!...) to continue towards a higher degree.

filbat: Is George Lucas a sympathetic person at work and away from work?

Yes, one often describes him in the press like a Mister Skinflint; with whom it is difficult to work with. I believe that he is one of the new great geniuses of the cinema and me, I always got along very well with him.

Tyler Durden: Could you ask George Lucas if I could play as the role of the young Han Solo in Star Wars Episode 3?

Alas, it is not me which decides!!! ;-) But you can always send a letter and a photograph to George Lucas, he always answers his mail.

Hazi-B: I know you must keep silent in regards with Episode II, but which film does it resemble?

Episode 2 will not resemble any other film... (surprise!!!!...).

SuperShamou: After the success of the film Episode I, the number of fans never stops increasing and your popularity continues to grow. Aren't you afraid that your career may cause journalists and fans to uncover your private life? Do not be not afraid to become a Star as well as Julia Roberts?

I protect enough of my private life and the media respects that for the moment. I believe that it is necessary to know to be balanced in this trade and not to do anything under the pretext of occupy the front of the scene has any price. I am for my decided part has to know to make other thing that to pass my life in front of a camera has to repeat the texts that others would have written for me.

Olorin: Which are your film projects aside from the 3rd Star Wars?

Projects question, I am still superstitious enough not to speak of any before they are set in stone.

sithclan.qc.ca: Which is the major difference, according to you enters episode 1 and 2?

Unfortunately, I can still reveal nothing to you of E2, but that will come well quickly.

mrrichlev: Someday, do you intend to direct a film?

No, not for the moment.

Fred: Which is the scene which marked you during the filming of "The Professional"?

It is difficult to make a choice on a particular scene. If I can speak about the role which I liked the most, it is rather that of Anne Frank.

Ani Skylover: In which series would like you to appear?

At the moment I do not have intentions to act in a TV series.

Gravel bank Gravel bank Bings: How are we sure that you are truly Natalie Portman?

And well, call Canalchat. I speak at this moment with their journalist on line. But you can be assured, Jar Gravel bank.

Ugo The Antilles: Is it true that you speak a little French?

Yes, I am likely to speak Hebrew, French and Japanese... and then English aussi!... But I stop there...

@lbedo: Do you intend to appear in a French film?

I said a few moments ago that if an opportunity were to present itself with Luc Besson (or another!), I would be delighted to perform with actors of France.

lguenaelàhotmail.com: which sports do you like?

I did much dance when I was small and I continue a little. I also like to swim and the tennis shoe.

Raph_n_Jug: As you were born in Israel, that do you think of recent events in the Middle East?

I find this situation terrible for people who are over there; I hope of any heart that the things will be calmed, but the last events of today hardly make me optimistic.

Fred: For you, what are principal qualities of a good actress ?

I believe that it is necessary to be given foundation in a role. It is completely necessary for an actress to believe in the character in which she plays and to also understand the sensitivity of the director for better understanding his final intentions.

God is has DJ: Nat hello, what do you think of this chat experience?

I am glad to participate.

vengo: Do you smell you nearer to the cinema of author or the cinema of studio?

I also like both.

Tony: Is this your first chat?

No, I already took part in some talks like this one, but it is true that I should make some more. I am rather happy to have thus a direct contact with people who like my work.

Anakin2002: Do you have an Internet address?

An e-mail address... yes, but you will understand that I do not give it!!! I would be submerged in messages. One can always write to me at my agent.

Ugo The Antilles: If were to do it over, would you still accept the proposal that G Lucas had made to you at the time?

Yes... Why not?

Richard: Would you never make a film, made by one of your fans if he/she offered a script rather good to you?

Yes! Why not!... It is necessary to address a synopsis via Canalchat to me if you have an idea to propose to me.

Winston: Do you plan to continue your career as an actress or will you give it up to begin another completely new career?

No, I will continue as long as possible.

Vince Fx: Do you think of continuing your career of actress in science fiction films or comedies? Or both? (PS: in all the cases you will be always splendid and incomparable in my eyes :)

Thank you for your compliment which touches me much...! I believe that I can play both, no?

Meiji: Nat do you know how to surf about the Net? Or you took courses since the last time that you answered "No" to this question!!!

Yes, ;-), I "looked after myself a little"... but I am not yet an expert! ;-).

Hayatian: Miss, I find that you are an extraordinary actress and that you are extremely beautiful. Will you will remain in film, or change career after the Star Wars films?

I think that one should not be locked up in a character, of the risk that it "sticks you" then too with the skin.

Founipoun: Are you not tired from the long tour in Australia, in Tunisia, in Italy and Spain?

It was all tiring, magic... and marvellous! All at the same time!... ;-).

Samy: Looking back, are you proud of all the films which you made?

Yes, I do not regret one of them...!.

Maxime: Hello Natalie! I have been a large fan of you for already 5 years. I saw the totality of the films of which you formed part, even Developing. I hope that you will continue to make films because you are an excellent actress. Precisely my question is on that... Do you hope to continue in cinema after the university? Also, can we hope to re-examine you in other films that are similar to Star Wars?

Thank you for these compliments, I am spoiled! Of course that I will continue in cinema!...; -).

Valentine: The first films which you have acted had a whole different side; a little film enthusiast and European (Luc Besson, Woody Allen, Tim Burton which does not represent in the USA what it represents in France) and today your films are very American (home is where the heart is, my mother me and my mother) and pass almost unperceived to France. Is this a deliberate choice to cater to American cinema? Is there no offers from European directors? I know that you learned Japanese and French.

I do not think of having become American! I have more proposals here, it is only that. France is so beautiful, full of richness and also the cradle of the cinema and Japan has talented people such as Kurozawa whom I appreciate enormously.

Jess: You have just worked in Australia, and you turned to Europe and Africa. Does there remain countries which you would like to visit?

Full!!! There is more than 140 I believe in the world! You see, it does not remain about it badly with to discover!!!

Ramon: Do you visit the Internet sites to which you are devoted?

OUi, from time to time.

Fabien: Natalie, do you like France and would like you to go there?

I already came there and I would probably return there soon...

Michel: Hello Natalie! It gives me great pleasure to speak with you (what honor!) Do you always plan to be an actress? Or do you want to study to pursue another career? Which? I loved much "My mother, me and my mother" (Anywhere But Here) with Susan Sarandon. How do you explain that it was not well recognized even though there was a superb duet of stars!!!

I do not know, it was however a good film... It is necessary to ask the public why they did not go to see the film.

Alexandre, of Greece: What is your opinion about marriage, family and children?

Serious subject which would require long developments. That represents in all cases for me fundamental values.

David: If can you cheeks opposite a camera where of a public, how you play the emotions? For example if you must cry, you do remember a situation of your own life in which you were sad?

I believe that when I return in the skin of my character, I can do everything, all to feel.

Gael: Natalie, for whom will you vote with the American elections?

I do not know yet... I will decide a little later in the month :)

Anne: Natalie Hello! I am called Anne. I am 15 years old. I admire you very much! I would like to know what you would recommend to all the teenagers like me who would like to become actresses?

It is necessary to follow a course of comedy if you want to be the best possible one; then, it is necessary to work, without slackening, to really believe that you will get there... and then to fight every day for that, even if it is hard... because it is hard!!!!!!!!!! But so much happiness afterwards!! Continue onward!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you very much Natalie Portman, last words?

Thank you with all and very for this moment. I thank you for all your questions. I love you, you says to very soon. And to our French friends, I would come in your beautiful country at the beginning of the next year!! Thank you and so long!!! Bye!

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