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Interview with Charlotte Munck (Anna Pihl) Could you present us the show in a few words? It tells the almost archetypical story of the police, but in this case from the human perspective. Compared to other police series the perhaps less 'fancy' perspective. Less 'plot-driven'. The,-maybe,- truer story of what it means to be a police officer,- as a whole human being, both professionally and personally. What attracted you in the character of Anna Pihl? I loved the fact that she is a newcomer to everything,- sincerely wanting to succeed from day one,- a fighter,- with a profound understanding of the human nature,- a skill that she is more and more capable of using in her work as the story develops,- which eventually makes her a really excellent cop. How challenging was it to play a police woman? It must be one of the toughest and often least rewarding jobs, I think, having to deal with and be exposed to the rougher side of life, 24-7 and still be able to lead a 'normal life' when you go home. I think it's unavoidable, as in every job, not being affected from it. So: quite a challenge,- a world far from my own,- physically and psychologically: there was a whole new mind-set to embrace, which I always as an actress working wise find extremely exciting, but it definitely also emotionally made me experience the darker consequences to the police job. The complexe and very thin line between power and powerlessness in extreme situations. Can you describe your experience working with everyone involved in the series? Being the main character of the series meant that I was on set in almost every scene,- an amazing experience to work so non stop and so intensely with so many great actors, directors, photographers, set designers etc... Especially Iben Hjejle, whom you might know from a.o. the American movie, Hi-Fidelity, was a great pleasure working with,- as was Swedish Ola Rapace and also director Mikkel Nørgaard,- just to mention a few out of an amazing bunch of inspiring people! What are the main differences between Danish TV series and Hollywood TV series? I think,- as a very general observation,- Danish series,- to succeed rating-wise and financially,- have to capture and engage the whole nation: the young, the old, the children, the adults, due to the fact that we're only 5 million people in this country,- where, for me to see, American tv-series can be more specific in whom they want to address as an audience and therefore in what specific story they want to tell. Recently, it was the premiere of My Fair Lady in which you are acting Eliza Doolitle at the Danish Royal Theatre. How was that experience? Amazing... and hard work,- the beautiful mixture of those two components... It is a fantastic and challenging role to play in every sense,- physically, emotionally, singing wise and character wise,- a story about growing up,- about ambition and about finding your way in life,- discovering your true self, your true skills,- and learning how to embrace them and be able to use them to their fullest. A great thrill. And a grand journey on stage every nigth. What are your upcoming projects? A lot of very different things, but amongst these: This very Thursday (3rd of March) I will have my 'playwright' debut in a piece called 'MÅSKE' ('MAYBE'). I have been asked to contribute, writing and performing a 15 minutes piece as a part of a show built on various contributions, all inspired by the word: MAYBE. A great new path to go in terms of my career, and a thing I have been wanting to explore for a long time,- therefore very satifying. And later this year, I will partly develop and later act in a show on Carl Th. Dreyer,-world famous and legendary Danish film maker,- with director Stuart Lynch. |
