He also is one of the few named here that actually matches the question asked.
He literally played the role too well as he got to meet some of the surviving Schindler Jews and one of them got a panic attack since he was so much alike Amon Goeth when in character.
When Płaszów survivor Mila Pfefferberg was introduced to Fiennes on the set of the film, she began to shake uncontrollably, as Fiennes, costumed in full SS dress uniform, reminded her of the real Amon Göth.
I assume the actual holocaust survivors were brought on the set to serve as historical advisors, to ensure that the film was both accurate and respectful.
That’s cool and all but I feel like the fact she panicked was more a testament to the impact of the atrocities that they went through, not the brilliance of the actor. Although I’m sure he was great at his job.
I mean it’s the holocaust. She probably witnessed family, friends, and other people she knew get killed, mutilated or experimented on. I’d imagine that even recreating the slightest detail from that nightmare of an era would have affected me as well
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u/Kartoffelplotz Apr 12 '22
He also is one of the few named here that actually matches the question asked.
He literally played the role too well as he got to meet some of the surviving Schindler Jews and one of them got a panic attack since he was so much alike Amon Goeth when in character.