Florence Pugh. “Why should a woman choose between a child and great professional ambitions?”

“An actress with a strange low voice and disturbing laugh. Preparation from time to time. Tzatziki goes with everything, that’s a fact.” Florence Pugh’s Instagram bio immediately confirms her personality. The young British actress doesn’t take herself seriously, yet she’s one of the top-rated talents of her generation, ranked by the magazine in 2019. Forbes: Among the thirty most influential people under 30 in Europe.

After a remarkable debut The Falling: And The young lady he bursts in Midsommararthouse horror film already included in the pantheon of the genre. Hollywood has been fighting for it ever since. he joined the Marvel team Black widow (And Thunderstorms in April), was the fiancee of Timothée Chalamet Daughters of Dr. Marsh, By and in Greta Gerwig You 2played Oppenheimer’s sacrificed lover in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster and will be the heroine of the feminist remake.East of Eden For Netflix. Tortured and bullied characters are her credo.But the heroine she plays Love in the present “I was desperate for a role like this,” she explains on social media.

Natural and rebellious personality

John Crowley’s sunny melodrama charts the love and respect between ambitious chef Almuth and Tobias, played by Andrew Garfield, over ten years are discussed in this ode to life that will delight romantic souls like Gen Z.

Florence Pugh is one of their favorites. For the richness of her career, her choice of feminists and her natural and rebellious personality, the 28-year-old Englishwoman never apologizes for being herself or impromptu cooking classes (Cooking With Flo) tell of his authenticity and humor.

His answers haters confirm his confidence. When trolls let off steam by commenting on her body shape or her visible chest under a Valentino dress. red carpetshe goes to the front. She does not give up anything, not the most daring looks (shaved head, pink hair, piercings, feather headdress, etc.), nor her company. grandmother (grandmother) or her mother on red carpets.

Florence Pugh (pronounced “Pew”) grew up in an artistic family: her father ran painting or sculpture workshops to keep the kids busy, her mother is a former ballet dancer turned aerobics teacher, and her siblings are actors, musicians and costume designers. His family is his foundation. “The ability to laugh at himself is a sign of balance,” he often said. Those close to me have always allowed me not to take myself seriously.”

In addition to her deep voice, her second degree is her signature, which seems to protect her from all vanity. Like her models Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster or her “mentor” Emma Thompson, she prefers spontaneity to normative industry standards and earns is the respect of his peers due to talent and humility.He is, like his famous elders, a star, but not untouchable.

Subtlety

“Love in the present is a unique romance that escapes pathos and sentimentality. It takes great wit and subtlety to avoid these pitfalls, but John Crowley makes this story perfectly palpable actors to fully let go of themselves, trust each other, and create a real connection, as I found with Andrew Garfield.My Cancer the sword of Damocles hangs over the hero’s head, but the film celebrates every moment spent with our loved ones. It’s a bright, sunny, funny story. Laughter is a precious ally in the darkest moments of our lives, though.”

A couple

“Male-female relations that Love in the present those depicted are in line with the developments of the time. If our heroes survive despite the trials they go through, it is because of the balance they find and the admiration they have for each other. For example, he never puts his desires and needs before his wife. She’s also the one who keeps the pot boiling while she takes care of everyday life and home, and yet her abundance is never questioned.This pair of models that deviate from gender stereotypes are more and more mine around, but are still rare in cinema. Representing them more is essential to shake up the norms and offer other perspectives.”

Motherhood

“Almuth is a determined and ambitious young woman and refuses to let illness or gender assignments get in the way of her professional career. When she says she doesn’t want children, she is never judged by the man she loves or those around her also reads when she changes her mind and becomes pregnant. The decision to be a mother is primarily an intimate matter that should not contain any external interpretation. The film questions the concept of motherhood from all angles: romantic, medical, social The desire to have a child is deep and struggles to come true. Why does a woman have to choose between a child and a big professional ambition? to the competition. it is an investment of time and energy while her days are numbered, but she refuses to sacrifice everything for her daughter, her husband. , his illness. She even considers this achievement as a legacy for her child. The burden placed on mothers in our society is so heavy that such a decision will undoubtedly be accompanied by “condemnation”. But in the film, women and mothers are allowed to dream big without being accused of being irresponsible or selfish.”

I am not an actress to leave a mark. This job is primarily a selfish choice

Florence Pugh

Art of living

“Cinema taught me lessons. I may be nostalgic and dreamy, but Love in the present taught me to make the most of every moment. We don’t always realize the value of certain moments… Due to my character, for whom every decision is important, I also realized that I need to question my choices in a different way, to know exactly what why am I going in this or that direction? My instinct alone is not enough. It’s rare for a film or piece of art to have this kind of power.”

Artistic heritage

“Some of my films may outlive me, but I am not an actress to leave a mark. This profession is above all a selfish choice. I didn’t want to go too far and during the projects I realized how much I enjoyed working in a team with professionals in this field. Touch the audience by telling a story, surprise them by choosing characters they don’t expect from me, get out of my comfort zone. I need it to feel fully alive.”

Transfer

“Understanding the profession and the contribution of my character love in the present I followed the chef of a London restaurant. But I already knew a little about the industry. my father is a restaurant manager and my siblings and I were waiters and bartenders in his establishments to earn a little money. But what our father passed on to us above all was a state of mind. Because of the nature of his profession, he was a risk taker application, he always supported us in our choices, even the most unusual ones. He didn’t care if we went to the best university or if we got 20/20. On the other hand, he always encouraged us to develop our individuality, assert our views and make choices that make us happy. She also studied art and always appreciated our artistic fiber, like my mother, who was a dancer. Thanks to him, I quickly realized that an artistic path is possible. He also taught me a lesson that I have never forgotten. At the age of 6, when I played the Virgin Mary in a live nativity scene, he explained to me the responsibility of entertaining an audience. Do it seriously, but without taking yourself seriously.”

The burden placed on mothers in our society is so heavy

Florence Pugh

Participation

“After my first steps on the stage, I could not stop. Each show led to another. Drama classes were my favorite, I also loved making things with my hands, and I realized I had to tell stories in whatever form. Last October I celebrated my 10th year in the profession; the fall my first film was presented at the London Film Festival in 2014. I am proud to have followed the artistic path I dreamed of. Sometimes you have to fight to navigate this field, don’t let it affect you to say, but I’m lucky that I didn’t have to compromise, especially with the support of those around me who believed in me.”

Determination

“This work can be fragile. you’re constantly exposed, your choices are scrutinized, it’s very unnerving to know where to put the cursor, especially among young women and a society that likes to stick labels I got a solid education and grew up in this field, even when it was challenging. It’s my turn to pass the baton. When we have a privileged position, it is our responsibility to make things easier for the generations that come after us.”

“Love in the Present,” with John Crowley, Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield… In theaters January 1st.