Ellen Burstyn told a masterclass at the Venice Film Festival that today’s method actors “don’t know anything and just make a lot of noise.” She made the remarks while in Italy to receive the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and while promoting her roles in two new films.
Why it matters
Fans of Burstyn may find her candid view on acting and her receipt of a major lifetime‑achievement award noteworthy.
Key facts
- Ellen Burstyn said method actors today "don't know anything and just make a lot of noise."
- She voiced this criticism during a masterclass at the Venice Film Festival.
- She was in Italy as the recipient of the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
- She is starring in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “Flesh Impact” and Kornél Mundruczó’s “A Place to Be.”
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