Is Putin the new Voldemort? Ralph Fiennes on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and cancel culture

#Mikhail Zygar #RussiaUkraine #interview #Ralph Fiennes
Third issue of “After Tomorrow” is an interview with the famous actor Ralph Fiennes. Of course, this conversation is on the war between Russia and Ukraine. How will it affect Russian art? Can all Russians be “cancelled” in the West? And will the emigrants return to their homeland?

0:00 Ralph Fiennes, British actor, director and producer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
13:45 Where was the USSR filmed for “The White Crow” about Nureyev
17:43 Righteous Wrath and “All Russians Are Responsible”
21:00 Emotions like candy and devaluation of political discourse
24:52 “Schindler’s List” and the threat of growing nationalism in Europe
32:00 Insults to Russians in The King's Man
35:53 How is Voldemort different from Putin
39:00 Shame or greatness of empire?
46:00 Sergei Polunin’s prejudices and tattoos
49:12 Russia and J.K. Rowling in Cancel Culture
54:51 Right politicians?
57:57 Support for the Gift of Life Foundation

Russia Ukraine war that could reshape the world. Bucha. How will the crimes of the Russian army affect the attitude toward Russians? Eugene Onegin and the White Crow. Emigration from Russia. Will we ever be able to return to homeland? The media in Russia. How do free journalists survive? Boris Johnson and his statements about the war. How does Europe assess what is happening? Is Russia now being compared to the Reich? Russia and the West. How quickly can relations get better?
Why is Schindler’s List worth rewatching now? Is every man capable of inhuman cruelty? Does Vladimir Putin look like Voldemort? Will the war affect the cinema? How foreign countries treat Russian stars who support aggression. Sergei Polunin and his fate in art. Chulpan Khamatova and the future of the Gift of Life Foundation. How will it affect Russian art?

[ldhorricks]

I just came across this...I'm Canadian who has lived in Prague for over 30 years. I have worked with Ralph on two of the three films he has directed and acted in. Those being Coriolanus (his first) and The White Crow (his most recent)....plus another a few years ago in which he played a lead role...all films produced by Gaby Tana...a producer and woman I adore and have so much respect for. What can I say about Ralph...he is a profoundly thoughtful human being, and one of the most articulate people I know. I don't claim to "know" Ralph...but I know him well enough to know that as toweringly articulate as he truly is...I could feel how he struggled painfully to express his deep feelings and pain over this senseless event. The poignancy of his expression, was difficult to watch...it quite literally brought me to tears...Hope to see you again soon Ralph...."There is a World Elsewhere".

[lizannewhitlow]

Ralph’s obsession to keep his connection to current news is a sign of acute intellectual curiosity. I applaud that.

[elena__sh]

Astonishingly deep conversation. Ralph is a brilliant actor.
Humanism, culture and compassion — are the things we should keep during those dark times. Culture doesn’t belong to any nation. Putin can’t claim Tchaikovsky, can’t claim great art as weapon.

[lmne]

Great interview with fantastic Ralph Fiennes! ❤

[antonallen]

Wonderful interview, I never knew the actor in any other form than Voldemort. It’s a pleasure to watch an intellectual discussion like this. Thank you for your work Mikhail!

[sxjc]

"-Opposition is the health of the society.

-Righteous anger is very dangerous because it quickly becomes stupid.

-People want to be in tribes, don't they? They feel safe with other people who think the same. We can all be manipulated.

-Politicians massage the simpler emotions and that's like candy to people, like "oh yes, yes, I find something to dislike!.." - and that's the cheapening of the political discourse.

-The best art is a provocation to think.

-The people who can speak for society need to be able to say: there isn't an easy answer.

-I don't want to be abused or insulted and therefore I don't want to do it to someone else."

Brilliant interview. Very deep and thoughtful. Thank you!

[olgataracheva]

Thank you Ralph and Mikhail for your deep thoughts and sincerity. I'm so impressed by the fact that Ralph thinks and cares about the fate of the Russian people more than some Russians do.
And special thanks for your role in Vera Glagoleva's film "Two Women".

[bubblegum_b]

Thank you for this interview! Ralph has always been one of my favourite actors, and now, hearing what he has to say about the war, I'm even more in love. And, obviously, as heartbroken as he is. It's a shame that both of your channels have so few subscribers.

[johnbelfort]

I agree with Sofia - I'm surprised more people haven't watched this. Zygar is always worth listening to and Fiennes is a compelling presence. That voice!

[АннаДм-шя]

Спасибо за прекрасное интервью. Один из любимых актеров с большим сердцем. Изучаю английский:))

[flamymare]

My first movie with Ralph was English Patient, I was impressed of his role and since than followed his carrier. I have no doubts he is a very intelligent and thoughtful person, and this interview just prove that. His reaction on what happened now in Ukraine is a most natural for a normal decent man, who grew up in democratic country and denies violence. I saw kind, thinkable and humane person. Thank you guys!

[МилаМакоева]

Отдельная благодарность за гостя, посмотрела на английском, формулирование мыслей Райфом как отдельный вид британского искусства ♥️

[OtogakureNoShinobi]

This should be a podcast! What a thought-provoking discussion, thank you very much.

[ИльдарЯнбеков-рн]

THank you, guys, for the discussion, from Russia!

[sevaschurev]

Very nice interview! Thank you for chosing such interesting topics to discuss.

[kyotoinferno]

One of my favorite Hollywood crush ralph fiennes

[anniechkazhu]

Благодарю за такое блестящее интервью с Райфом!

[katkag.]

Worth the wait! Thank you for this interview and thank you for doing what you're doing

[m.b.]

Fiennes is admirable as ever - a personificatiion of dignity. Спасибо за выпуск на английском, совершенно невозможно слушать русскую версию с voice-over, мне кажется, гораздо лучше было бы использовать субтитры, даже когда не знаешь языка, на котором говорит гость, хочется слышать его голос и интонации. Противники субтитров в кино жалуются, что приходится отвлекаться от картинки - в случае с "говорящими головами" это не проблема. То, как человек говорит то, что говорит - колоссально важно, пожалуйста, не лишайте зрителей этого, пожалуйста, подумайте о том, чтобы перейти на субтитры.

[D_D]

Спасибо что выпустили и на английском тоже, кому то так приятнее)