Often, in real life, showing the emotion can create an unwanted disadvantage in a situation. In case of the example of anger, think of the hero, not smiling about the joke that the villain just made, but instead just keeping a stoic eyecontact with him, 'cause that's the least he can show and get away with. On the other hand, sometimes showing an emotion has a strong functional purpose and would therefore be demonstrated and doing so makes it also believable on screen.
Totally agree. On one hand, there's Pacino in Godfather 1 "killing Solozzo scene" where he "showed LESS" emotion, and on the other, there's Pacino in Godfather 2 "fight with Kay abortion scene" where he clearly "went MORE" with his facial expressions. Yet both were powerful and spot on, because I believe he was being AUTHENTIC in both. Authenticity is key.
Often, in real life, showing the emotion can create an unwanted disadvantage in a situation. In case of the example of anger, think of the hero, not smiling about the joke that the villain just made, but instead just keeping a stoic eyecontact with him, 'cause that's the least he can show and get away with. On the other hand, sometimes showing an emotion has a strong functional purpose and would therefore be demonstrated and doing so makes it also believable on screen.
Great points, Udo. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. 🙏
Totally agree. On one hand, there's Pacino in Godfather 1 "killing Solozzo scene" where he "showed LESS" emotion, and on the other, there's Pacino in Godfather 2 "fight with Kay abortion scene" where he clearly "went MORE" with his facial expressions. Yet both were powerful and spot on, because I believe he was being AUTHENTIC in both. Authenticity is key.
Incredibly useful! Needed this today! 👍
Thanks Max. Take care man! ❤
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