Stellan Skarsgård, the Oscar-nominated Swedish thespian of great acclaim recently expressed his discontent with the U.S. President Trump. He took particular offense at Trump’s ill-fated and controversial plans to annex Greenland. Those statements were made at the European Film Awards. Skarsgård shared candidly about his long recovery following a recent stroke and how it affected his current performance opposite Carey Mulligan in Joachim Trier’s film.
Skarsgård is considered a frontrunner for the supporting actor Oscar for his forceful performance in “Sentimental Value.” He referred to Trump, “that little man who caught megalomania.” He expressed his disappointment with Trump’s outlandish moves. He contends that these actions can only be explained by personal gain and not from any serious interest in the territories at stake.
“He took Venezuela, suddenly, and that’s for Chevron. He’ll take [Greenland] for minerals. He’s a criminal.” – Stellan Skarsgård
The actor further offered his condolences to the people of Greenland in their efforts to garner independence. Greenlanders continue to battle these issues as they pursue further autonomy. Their struggle rings really loudly right now considering what’s going on from the outside.
Skarsgård took to the internet last week to share the thrilling news of a sequel! Between his political commentary, he announced plans to revive Meryl Streep’s character from the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” He told us that even though he’s been through some significant health issues, he’s more passionate than ever about writing and got some great things in the works.
Skarsgård has made a lifetime commitment to the magical world of cinema. He is best known for his work alongside Danish provocateur Lars von Trier. Today, in his most recent part, he absolutely dazzles starting with superbly brilliant overseer Joachim Trier. Trier’s background, with both Danish and Norwegian heritage, adds another layer that deepens the actor’s versatility.
Skarsgård in real life is a dedicated family man, with children who would have tended to speak Danish. In this interview, he reveals the unique perspective that his family’s historical connection to Denmark gives him. This personal connection lends a layer of nuance to his perspectives on nationalism and independence movements.