| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/6/4 |
| Title | Pierce Brosnan |
| Date | 18 March 2003 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 2 WAV files (654.4 MB and 98 MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with actor Pierce Brosnan in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with a representative of the National Film Theatre introducing the event and a screening of Brosnan's latest film Evelyn. Host Richard Jobson then introduces film clips showcasing Brosnan's work and proceeds to put questions to Brosnan. The recording comprises a question and answer session with members of the audience from 45.07 on track 1.
A summary of key topics is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Introductions and film clips
10.40 Brosnans connection to the film
12.40 The story behind the film; portraying Desmond Doyle
15.53 Social subtext to the film; single parenthood
19.00 Bruce Beresfords directing of the film
21.55 Decision to star in the Thomas Crown Affair; thoughts on film choices
28.28 Impact of Bond on his career; experience of playing Bond; views on the franchise
40.30 The Tailor of Panama
45.07 Casting of Evelyn
48.22 Experiences of learning to act
50.03 View on there being a female Bond
21.27 Relationships between actors and directors
53.25 Earlier films, Dantes Peak
55.08 Criticism of his non-Bond roles; how he decides what projects to work on
Track 2:
00.10 Developing the story of Evelyyn
02.28 Aspirations for his company Irish DreamTime
04.35 Product placement in Bond
05.28 Interest in directing
06.29 Close of interview, introduction of clip from The Taylor of Panama
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: Evelyn; the James Bond franchise; Dante's Peak, The Tailor of Panama and The Thomas Crown Affair. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |