Interview (2002) - 'Drive'
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「The attraction of SABU's films」
I have always been a fan of SABU’s films. I wanted to take part and was given the chance in his latest one. [he’s talking about his role in Monday]
But last time I appeared only in one scene, so I didn’t really feel like being a part of SABU’s works. That’s why this time it really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me to play an important role in a SABU film. I was happy to become part of the SABU-family. The time passing from cut to cut seemed to be very short compared to other films. Filming was really smooth.
「About his role as Kodama」
Isn’t he somewhat funky? For example, when he says “Don’t talk shit”?
What exactly does “funky” mean in this context?
Because he’s always radiating the same mood throughout the whole movie. I only played characters who change strongly until now. A character who speaks his mind so openly - as for instance attacking Asakuras stepmother - was really new and quite difficult for me.
Yes, its quite a strong role. Kind of intense.
Because he always clashes with others.