Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor
Actor Chiwetel Ejifor has collected awards for both his film roles and his theatre work. He won the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in Othello, and a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Dirty Pretty Things.
Q1 Which one film would you wish to share with future generations?
Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
USA/UK 1964
The threat of nuclear holocaust played brilliantly for laughs, featuring acting triple-duty by Peter Sellers.
If I had to share just one film with future audiences it would be Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove. This film has it all. A complex and intriguing plot, an unforgettable visual flair, stunning dialogue and the most eclectic and talented host of dramatic and comedic actors ever assembled. This multi-protagonist tale moves us inexorably toward its devastating conclusion whilst leaving no satirical stone unturned along the way. The message of the film and the reflections on the futility of war make it a must see for future audiences.
Q2 What excites you about the future of the moving image?
The new digital formats and cameras have the potential to simplify the film making process, making films less expensive whilst never sacrificing and at times such as low light situations improving a film's visual capacity.