"I like to take these unusual characters and then make them as normal as possible, because we all know that the tragedy and the abnormal always hides itself behind the normal"
- Isabelle Huppert
About this Quote
In this quote, Isabelle Huppert is revealing her method to representing characters in her performing. She discusses that she takes pleasure in handling unusual or non-traditional characters and then transforming them into relatable and common individuals. This is due to the fact that she thinks that below the surface area of normalcy, there is often a concealed layer of disaster and irregularity. By making these characters appear normal, she is able to expose the intricacies and struggles that lie within them. Huppert's words suggest that there is a much deeper meaning and significance to the seemingly ordinary elements of life, and it is through checking out these subtleties that we can truly comprehend the human experience.
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