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Noomi Rapace: 'I'm not the angry woman you think'
28 Jan
Summary
- Rapace confronts public image, not the angry person perceived.
- Actress feared losing child while chasing acting dreams.
- She dedicated award to son, her truth-teller and guide.
Swedish actress Noomi Rapace addressed her public perception at the Göteborg Film Festival, noting that many Americans saw her as "angry and aggressive," a description she found inaccurate.
Rapace reflected on her past, admitting to having "a lot of rage towards myself when I was younger." She explained that her intense characters, such as Lisbeth Salander, and her experimental stage work contributed to this image.
She shared a personal fear: the possibility of chasing her dreams and, in doing so, having a child waiting for her, a theme explored in her role in 'Constellation.'
During her acceptance speech, Rapace dedicated her award to her son, Lev, calling him her "closest witness and my truth-teller."
Rapace also advocated for increased support and funding for Swedish film projects, drawing parallels to the success of other Nordic countries' Oscar-nominated films.
