Ever since the Harry Potter films wrapped up, Emma Watson has been selective in her choice of roles. With the upcoming release of her latest movie, Colonia Dignidad, a political thriller, she revealed that this role was a stimulating challenge for her. In an interview with Total Film, she expressed, “It really tested me. It pushed me to my limits, this character.”
Stepping out of her comfort zone, Emma Watson is gearing up for the release of her upcoming political thriller, Colonia Dignidad. Embracing the challenge, the actress admitted that taking on this role was a risk she was willing to take.
After reading the script and researching the background of Colonia Dignidad, Emma was initially hesitant due to the heavy and disturbing subject matter. However, she was captivated by the well-written script and the opportunity to work with talented individuals like Daniel Brühl and director Florian Gallenberger.
Despite the challenging themes of the film, Emma felt a strong connection to her character, a strong and intelligent female lead. Ultimately, she believed that taking on this role was the right decision for her. Inspired by true events from the Chilean military coup of 1973, Colonia Dignidad promises to be a gripping and thought-provoking film.
Insights: In an interview with Total Film, the actress shared – shown discussing on International Women’s Day- that the role truly tested her. She mentioned that it was a real challenge and pushed her to her limits.
Based on real events from the Chilean military coup in 1973, the movie tells the story of Daniel being taken away, leading Lena to a secretive compound known as Colonia Dignidad.
Following the abduction of Daniel (played by Brühl) by General Augusto Pinochet’s secret police, Lena (played by Watson) embarks on a journey to locate him at a mysterious cult compound known as Colonia Dignidad.
Get ready for the upcoming release of the complete interview in the May edition of Total Film, available for purchase starting on March 13th. The organization, posing as a charitable group led by a preacher (played by Michael Nyqvist), engaged in the brutal torture of inmates sent by the past Chilean ruler. Lena opts to join the sect to search for her partner and uncover the mysteries of Colonia.
Reflecting on her journey post-Harry Potter, the 24-year-old shared, “It feels like I’ve been crafting my path for the past five to six years. Now, I’m prepared to lead films and concentrate fully on my career. The current phase is thrilling.” Discussing her career beginnings, she revealed, “I’ve always recognized it as a mixed blessing. I never expected to become an actress or gain fame. It felt like a passive occurrence.”
“They came to my school, noticed me, and took photos. I was brought to London for an audition. I just happened to be selected for one of the most significant movie franchises. I sought to be more proactive in my life’s direction.” Her goal was to take charge of her career and life, rather than merely reacting to external events. Explore the entire conversation in the May issue of Total Film hitting shelves on March 13.
Getting stronger: Discussing her journey in the entertainment industry post Harry Potter, the 24-year-old explained, ‘It’s as if I’ve been steadily creating a body of work over the past five to six years.’
Cyclone: Delving deeper into how her career began, she reflected, ‘I’ve always known that it was a mixed blessing. I never really envisioned myself becoming an actress or achieving fame.’
