White Man Javier Bardem: "I know what I'm talking about when I talk about minorities."

[big_ang]

Following his Oscar nomination, Javier Bardem said “let's talk about Spanish minorities. How many Spanish characters are there in international cinema? None. There are Latin American characters. I know what I'm talking about when I talk about minorities.” pic.twitter.com/JQyW9P3A3g
- DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 8, 2022
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[big_ang]

anything pedro almodovar, julio medem, alejandro amenábar, etc release is considered international cinema. why is he acting like spain isn't a powerhouse all on its own when it comes to film and tv? stay in ur lane udb!!! and if he really cared about minorities, maybe he should focus on his country's own oscars, LOS PREMIOS GOYA, that usually has a very white list of nominees and winners!

between this bitch and rosalia, i need spaniards to d*e lmao

[onlyfan]

Sameeee, this week I saw half the spotify Playlists curated for latine audiences with Rosalia's saltine cracker face like 🙄

[bdl]

i fuck with this comment

[neuroticismette]

This is my reaction, too. Spanish cinema is right there

[genbu_no_miko24]

lol he's gotten more chances than latin actors.

He's also played a lot of roles meant for Latinos. Right off the top of my head Collateral, Before Night Falls, Love in the time of Chlorea, Being the Ricardos.

[dr_bong]

Desi Arnaz descended from whole ass land owners from Spain...

[genbu_no_miko24]

Oh yeah that clearly helped easily succeed in the US right.

[paginaembranc0]

He played a freaking Brazilian in Eat Pray Love!!!

[hateistoodark]

Cállate blanco!

[gloeden2]

"Well!
I'm convinced."

[hotdoggoz]

How you say… cucumber!!

[andisprohi]

nnnnnn

[zoras]

🥒🥒🥒

[sashheers]

Is he trying to say that he takes Latino roles because there aren't enough Spanish from Spain roles?

[genbu_no_miko24]

I took as him saying there's more latin characters out there than Spanish characters.

[maryjanewatson]

and 99% of those are drug dealers or maids. such rich representation. would he be eager to play genocidal Spanish colonizers?

[genbu_no_miko24]

loool right!!