I have this problem with violence. I've only done one movie in almost 20 years where I killed people. It's called Perdita Durango. It's a Spanish movie. I'm very proud of the movie, but I felt weird doing that. Javier Bardem calldurangofelt share on social
We live in the moment now where this whole movie business is crazy. Javier Bardem businesscrazylive Change image and share on social
Bond is the longest-running franchise ever and there's a reason for that: they are action movies but they are also touched by current events without being political or too serious. Javier Bardem actionbondcurrent Change image and share on social
This great imperialistic world called the United States has made us believe that an Oscar is the most important thing in the world for an actor. But if you think about it for five minutes you realise it can't be. Javier Bardem actorcallgreat share on social
And the whole Oscar thing, that is just surreal: you spend months and months doing promotion, and then come back to reality with this golden thing in your hands. You put it in the office and then you just have to look at it sitting on the shelf. And, after about two weeks, you go: 'What is that doing there?' Javier Bardem backgoldenhand share on social
There is no middle ground in Hollywood; you're a failure or you're a success. That mentality is wild. Javier Bardem failuregrindhollywood Change image and share on social
I will work with a director who has good material because at the end of the day, that's what counts. Javier Bardem countdaydirector Change image and share on social
Everybody in Spain is sick of me. But in America, there's curiosity about the new kid on the block who doesn't speak English very well. The attention makes me feel vulnerable, which is something I hadn't felt in a while. But I like it. Javier Bardem americaattentionblock share on social
But don't call me an actor. I'm just a worker. I am an entertainer. Don't say that what I am doing is art. Javier Bardem actorartcall Change image and share on social
The fact that I like to make characters doesn't mean that I like to watch my characters being made, my performance. Javier Bardem characterfactmake Change image and share on social