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The speaker is saying he values restrained acting over overly dramatic performances. He sees acting as mostly about responding naturally and using facial expression and small movements, which he thinks people often overlook.
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Originally said in English.
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About Viggo Mortensen
Danish-American actor and filmmaker
Viggo Mortensen is a Danish-American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his work in film and for the recognition he has received across major awards bodies. He has won an Actor Award and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. His work spans acting and filmmaking.
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