Javier Bardem Only Has Memories in Spanish

The 'Dune: Part Two' actor answers the web's most searched questions about him.

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[alexjohnstonjohnston]

What an amazing insight into our relationship with language - such a concise way to explain it.

[afroditevenus]

"I don't have memories in English" such a simple yet impactful sentence. Being bilingual or a polyglot gives one such fascinating outlooks on life.

[Ad_Astra]

I'm not an actor, but as an expat, I totally agree with every single thing he said here.

[joellanderson]

Love this guy, always kills it whatever movies he's in.

[rodyenriquez]

I LOVE that he is talking in English and still keeps the pronunciation of his name in Spanish ❤

[Martty_]

His eyes❤. He's a massive talented actor

[rokaq]

One could argue that English is more assertive, more literal than Spanish. Spanish is very contextually-driven and based on emotions, so it's perfectly normal to feel like performing in spanish is a bit more difficult.

[desertsniper]

I know what he means I speak Korean almost every day of my life but I still think and translate everything I hear into English in my head.

[duderino]

Very good point. I am reminded of another interesting similar tidbit. Other languages revere Shakespeare because the Shakespearean English is translated into their modern tongue and makes good sense. However, when English speaking people see and hear Shakespeare, it is still presented in the original language and is losing it’s audience in the English speaking world.

[darnitthelma]

I get him muddled up Jeffrey dean Morgan😮

[sandrita]

Yes, yes, exactly! So much easier on other languages!

[DerexisFoiled]

I love this man, so so much, he put Josh Brolin in his place, and I love him for that ❤❤❤❤

[chunLi]

Idk who this dude is but if you said he was nicolas cage, i wouldve belive you

[matts]

How do you think…jolly old Santa Claus would react?

[slashslash]

Very bad title, I understand you want to make the video eye catching, but the title is so stupid, you could have done better

[Sanae]

Why is he talking like this here? His English sounded so American like in grey's anatomy

Edit: I'm actually so stupid that was not him, it was the walking dead guy 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️