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Roya News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
'Israel kills, USA funds': Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem speaks out on Gaza genocide
Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has amplified his impassioned stance on the war on Gaza with a stark statement posted recently on his Instagram profile. "ISRAEL kills. The USA funds it. EUROPE supports it,' Bardem captioned the video he posted, showing a man holding the lifeless body of a child killed in an 'Israeli' attack on the Gaza Strip. 'Only we, the decent people, are left to DENOUNCE THIS GENOCIDE!! DON'T STAY SILENT! OR YOU WILL BE COMPLICIT,' Bardem said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Javier Bardem (@bardemantarctic) Bardem's latest social media post echoes and intensifies sentiments he has expressed in recent months. At the San Sebastian Film Festival in 2024, Bardem declared that he was "no longer comfortable being silent on Gaza". Bardem has gone further, labeling the situation as "genocide taking place in front of our eyes in 4K" and accusing the 'Israeli' government of "crimes against humanity" and "violations of international law" at the F1 movie premiere in New York and during an appearance on ABC's The View.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
World not an island but continent, want my children to be empathetic: Javier Bardem
What should your legacy be? Unlike many other stars, Javier Bardem says he doesn't really care about how people will remember him as an actor and would like instead to inspire his children to be empathetic. After all, "the world is not an island but a continent", the Oscar winning star of films such as "No Country for Old Men" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" told PTI in an interview. "I do what I can and some people will enjoy it and some won't. But I care about my kids... If I can give them something, (it would be) the inspiration to not forget about who they are and where they come from and feel empathy for others," the 56-year-old said. Bardem, amongst the most sought after actors in Hollywood, is married to fellow star Penelope Cruz . They have two children, son Leo and daughter Luna. "No matter where they are, what moment or place in their life, they should try to understand and not forget other people... ," he said in the phone interview from New York. Now getting ready for his latest release, "F1" with Brad Pitt , Bardem said he has travelled to India just once. He was in New Delhi for all of 24 hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 넘고 PC만 있으면? 이 게임 완전 내 거임! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo "I couldn't really get much of the culture, of the land, of the people. But of course, I'm interested in such a huge, important part of the world that has so much effect on a lot of things, among them spirituality," he said. T he actor, known for being politically outspoken and for his activism, said he was troubled by the gap between what he describes as "some of the richest men in the world and some of the poorest citizens". "It is always something that strikes me very hard. But I'm talking about things that I haven't witnessed myself with my own eyes, but, of course, I would love to one day do so," Bardem, who has been in the movies for 35 years, said. The Spanish actor has successfully crisscrossed between big tent-pole movies and more independent projects, be it Spanish films such as "Jamon jamon" and "Biutiful" or big budget "Skyfall", "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" and "Dune". Bardem may not care much about leaving behind a legacy as an actor but said whatever he has done in his career so far has been motivated by passion for the craft. "You do what you have to do. We all get a job, we have to get paid and feed our families. But if you are lucky enough and what you do happens to be your passion, then you are a very blessed person. That's the case with me. And within that, some projects wake up more passion than others because of how you relate to the material. "But everything that I've done so far, for more than 35 years, I wanted to do and that's a luxury knowing that 90 per cent of the people out there or even more are in jobs that they despise," he added. In "F1", Joseph Kosinski's high-stakes action drama set in the world of Formula One, Bardem plays Ruben Cervantes, the owner of a Formula One team who ropes in his former friend, Pitt's Sonny Hayes, to revive the fortunes of his team. Bardem said he has deep admiration for Pitt. Both are similar in age and he remembers watching Pitt, 61, evolve as an actor from a young age. "I've always been mesmerised by the quality of him as an actor as he was growing up and being more mature and how deep and detailed his work started to become. I was very fascinated to be able to work in front of him and to play with him. He (Pitt) is one of the greatest actors and on top of that, he is a beautiful human being. Very nice, caring, generous, super sweet and fun. So it was a pleasure. It was a beautiful joy." Discussing his newest film, Bardem said it is always great to be part of a production with talented people in front and behind the camera. "I saw it on a big IMAX screen here in New York. It's like a present for you as an actor to be part of what you're watching on that screen. It's so beautifully and well done by everybody involved. And the scale of it is huge. I feel nothing but gratitude towards it," he said. His character in "F1" is trying to make a comeback. Is he someone who believes in second chances? "Of course," was his prompt response. "We all deserve second and third and fourth and fifth and sixth chances as long as we can demonstrate that we are worthy of it, and we have a goodwill of improving and trying to make it better and care for others. We are humans and we all are f****d up very highly. We are highly racist," he said. Bardem won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2008 for "No Country for Old Men". He also received Oscar nominations for his performances in "Before Night Falls" (2000), "Biutiful" (2010) and "Being the Ricardos" (2021). Also starring Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies, "F1" will race into cinemas on Friday in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. PTI
Egypt Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Javier Bardem Slams Global Inaction: 'This Is a 21st-Century Genocide in Gaza'
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem delivers a powerful message, calling out Israel's blockade and the silence of world leaders, urging the world not to look away from Gaza. Bardem turned the spotlight on Gaza, delivering a searing statement: 'While we celebrate our creative passion for fiction with a generous and loving audience, we cannot forget the reality of tens and tens of thousands of children, women, and men killed by Israel's blockade of food, its bombs, and its bullets. And above all, by the political inaction and the impunity rooted in the cowardice of our leaders. They will be remembered as accomplices in this 21st-century genocide — the genocide of the people of Gaza.' A bold and urgent message that resonated far beyond the screen.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Javier Bardem Calls Out Lack of International Action in Gaza: ‘I Believe It's a Genocide'
Javier Bardem stopped by 'The View' on Monday morning and used his time at the table to call out the 'lack of action' from multiple governments — including the United States — for fostering a genocide in Gaza. As his interview wrapped up, host Ana Navarro ended things by asking the actor why it's so important for him to use his voice and platform to speak up on issues like immigration. According to Bardem, it's more about 'decency' and encouraging people to remember their humanity. A prime example, he noted, is the ongoing war in Gaza. 'The situation in Gaza has come to a term now where I cannot express the pain that I, along with many millions of people there, suffer on a daily basis watching those horrible images of children being murdered and starving to death,' he said. 'Being absolutely blocked the aid of medicines, water, medical material.' The 'F1' actor then noted that experts in international law, amnesty and human rights have all dubbed the crisis in Gaza a genocide, and he fully agreed with that label. 'Why is that? First of all, because the impunity that is taking Israel in doing these actions, and the lack of action on any government,' Bardem said. 'Of course, the back-up of the United States with all those weapons and the economics, and also the silence of Europe, is creating a scenario where there is such impunity that if we really don't do something about that, we are going towards, well, what is happening now.' Later on Monday evening, Bardem echoed his sentiments on the red carpet for 'F1,' telling Variety that 'it's a genocide, taking place in front of our eyes in 4K.' You can watch Javier Bardem's full thoughts on Gaza from 'The View' in the video above. The post Javier Bardem Calls Out Lack of International Action in Gaza: 'I Believe It's a Genocide' appeared first on TheWrap.
Express Tribune
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'F1' star Javier Bardem spotlights Gaza genocide during TV appearance ahead of film release
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem appeared on The View to promote his new film F1, co-starring Brad Pitt, but quickly shifted focus to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking directly to the hosts and audience, Bardem described the situation as 'genocide' and called for the release of Israeli hostages. His comments came as the hosts wore pins supporting Israeli civilians held by Hamas. Bardem acknowledged the need for hostages to be freed but expanded the conversation to criticise the conditions in Gaza, citing starvation, blocked humanitarian aid, and civilian casualties. 'Experts on international law, Amnesty International, Holocaust survivors are calling it genocide,' Bardem said. 'If you ask me, I believe it's a genocide.' The actor expressed frustration with global political inaction, particularly the continued military and financial support of Israel by the United States and the silence from European governments. 'If we really don't do something about that, we are going towards absolute impunity,' he added. Bardem ended his remarks by urging viewers not to lose their humanity: 'The most important thing is to not lose the humanity and really denounce when we have to denounce and who we have to denounce.' His unplanned commentary stood out in a media environment where other artists and students have faced consequences for similar statements. Actress Melissa Barrera and several international students have recently experienced professional or legal repercussions for voicing their views on the conflict..
