Max von Sydow quotes - page 2

You cannot study acting in books. Do it, do it, do it. And watch good actors. See what they are doing and how they are doing it. You have to practically participate, I think, in order to develop yourself. (Max von Sydow)
Bergman has a very special eye for people. His background taught him to listen and to feel. View quote
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Playing the role of Christ was like being in a prison. It was the hardest part I've ever had to play in my life. I couldn't smoke or drink in public. I couldn't. View quote
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Perhaps I scare people. I don't know why. View quote
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The studio rented a house for my wife in Los Angeles under a phony name to keep reporters away. Whenever I wanted to visit her and my children, I would have to sneak in the back door after dark. View quote
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The most difficult part of playing Christ was that I had to keep up the image around the clock. As soon as the picture finished, I returned home to Sweden and tried to find my old self. It took six months to get back to normal. View quote
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When I finished the role of Christ, I felt as though I'd been let out on parole. A man who has served 18 months isn't eager to go back to prison. View quote
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There are those who want to believe but can't, and there are those who believe as children and it's no problem for them at all. View quote
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Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow - Image
Photo: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Swedish Actor
Born: April 10, 1929
Died: March 8, 2020
Quotes count: 33