![]() The indie filmmakers have learned to make projects about pressing issues and social dilemmas in their country without needing to run to the big boys. When it comes to the Indie Film movement Armand has always supported it and believes it has changed the culture of every country globally. At that time Armand had a full financial plate to take care of between his family and his two daughters in private school he was not going to gamble on Hollywood to come to his rescue. Countries like Romania, Italy, and the whole former Eastern bloc welcome Armand’s talent with open arms. He set his sights on Europe where he has become somewhat of a god. ![]() Since what Armand called the “meltdown” in Hollywood from 2008-2010 he did not stick around to see what can be done. ![]() Any actor to embody a role needs to put that role in their DNA, otherwise it is impossible to embody it.” The Odyssey (1997) It catches the behavior of the character, just like my choice for roles is based on the character’s behavior. Theatrical energy is what the camera captures. I work on it and develop it as if I were working on a play and I really believe that performance energy is truly theatrical energy. “Everything I do as a performer is from the theatre, whether it’s a one-day gig or a weeklong. For him, the story needs to be there and grab his attention. He sees himself as a character driven/ material driven actor. This is what motivates him on whether to take on a role or not. As an actor, Armand is driven by the writers and their stories. He has come a long way since then with awards and an extensive list of film projects. They even misspelled his name in the credits as Assanti. In the past two years, he has been working on ESCORT SERVICE, FORSAKING ALL OTHERS, JEANS GENERATION, CARPET BOY, LANDLOCKED, ANGEL OF DEATH, FIRST LAW, BLOWTORCH, MONTEVIDEO, VIDIMO SE! ASSUMED KILLER, HUNTING THE PHANTOM, A FINE STEP and BLIND PASS which are all in the pre-production or post-production stages and which we will have the opportunity to watch in the future.In 1973 Armand was an extra in the famous film Lords of Flatbush where he appeared in the wedding scene, although he is not visible. In the 1970s and 1980s, he gave memorable performances in the films PARADISE ALLEY (1978), PRIVATE BENJAMIN (1980), I, THE JURY (1982) and BELIZAIRE THE CAJUN (1986), while in the 1990s and 2000s, his career blossomed fully.Īssante played exceptional roles in the films Q&A (1990), THE MAMBO KINGS (1992), HOFFA (1992), JUDGE DREDD (1995), ONE EYED KING (2001), CITIZEN VERDICT (2003), TWO FOR THE MONEY (2005), CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' (2007), DEAD MAN DOWN (2013) and many others. He has also played numerous roles in the theatre, where he began his career. ![]() In the past few decades, he has worked on hundreds of feature and TV films, as well as TV shows, thanks to first and foremost his talent, but also a characteristic look. He began his career on the screen in 1974 with a supporting role in the film THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH. Also, the Sarajevo public will have the opportunity to meet Armand Assante at the !hej Open Air Cinema.Īssante has been nominated four times for the Golden Globe Award and has played character roles in films of all genres. The occasion for his visit is the screening of the short film THE FIX by Ante Novaković, a director of Croatian descent, as part of the New Currents Shorts programme. News Armand Assante Guest of the 19th Sarajevo Film Festival It is our great pleasure to announce that the prominent American actor Armand Assante will be a guest of the 19th Sarajevo Film Festival.
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