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An Oscar winner for his chilling performance as Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men (and the first Spaniard nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for Before Night Falls), Javier Bardem stars as the romantic lead in Woody Allen's latest film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which opens August 15. Use the form below to submit your questions for Javier Bardem, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME.

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  • 1

    Do any of the characters you have portrayed in movies reflect who Javier Bardem is?

  • 2

    Have you ever flipped a coin to decide whether or not someone gets to live in real life?

  • 3

    honestly was it difficult working with woody allen,knowing he married his adopted daughter?if this is inappropiate ,i am sorry
    namaste
    adelaide kontras

  • 4

    Thought you were great in No Country (as obviously did the Academy!). A question I'd have for any intelligent actor is, do you plan to direct and if so what unique touch would you bring to a film as auteur?
    Ciao...Faraaj

  • 5

    I really love your performance in THE SEA INSIDE. I agee with the idea "life is a right, not an obligation". I wonder what is your personal opinion on euthanasia.Thank you!

  • 6

    How do you meet ladies? Do you just walk up to them and let them look at you, or do you actually say something?

  • 7

    I saw someone recently (from a safe distance) in Charlottesville who reminded me of your appearance in "No Country for Old Men," and my internal reaction wasn't pleasant. Since "No Country..." have you gotten many mean or frightened stares or second looks?

  • 8

    From "Love in the time of Cholera" to "No Country" and now with "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", have you explored to the furthest breadths of your acting abilities or are have you discovered new depths to where you might be able to retrieve more unique personalities for future films?

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    Penso Usted que esta pelicula sera/es mas importante de todos?
    Como Usted ve la violencia en cinema afectar la realidad?
    Espero que Usted responda una verdad acusando Hollywood...

    Personalmente, Mar Adentro, fue su pelicula mejor.
    Gracias,

  • 10

    In your mind, at what point were you able to define who you are compared to your characters played? In three words what is your best advice?

  • 11

    With so much success as an actor, what do you for fun these days?

  • 12

    I had notice from your films that you have quite a unique voice, do you sing?

  • 13

    Thanks for a great performance in No Country. Did you read the book or base your (wonderful) performance on the script alone?

  • 14

    Essaying which film role has given you the most professional satisfaction?Which role has been your most challenging till date.
    Secondly how do you account for the fact that most Spaniards seem to be grabbing the International headlines whether they be actors tennis players or footballers ?
    Do you believe in the philosphy of Comer beber, y, reir
    A.S.Walia

  • 15

    Do you consider yourself an actor or an artist, and why?

  • 16

    THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE REAL YOU

  • 17

    Your movie 'The Sea Inside' is a thought-provoking, and at the same time very sad.

    How did you prepare yourself for such a difficult role, where you lay in a bed for the entire movie. And yet, you express so much just with your facial expressions.

    Thanks.

  • 18

    HI JAVIER I SAW YOUR FILM NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MAN AND LOVE AT THE TIME OF CHOLERA AND THEY HAVE MADE A DEEP IMPRESSION ON ME OF YOUR PERSONALITY AND YOUR UNIQUE WAY OF ACTING.I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION WHY YOU COME LATE IN THIS TYPE OF CINEMA AS BEFORE NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MAN NOT VERY POPULAR THEME YOU ARE?

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    There are some talks on the internet that you are the best candidate to take the part of the joker for the future chris nolan's batman project (now that heath's gone). Are you interested?

  • 20

    How can you explain this strong and compelling interest in the world of performing arts towards Spanish culture and language over the last years?

  • 21

    Are you more of a bad ass in No Country For Old Men than Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood?

  • 22

    Hola Javier

    Having mostly performed in Europe (mainly Spain) for most of your career, I would like to know if you find the American market to be as appreciative as yours.

    Además me gustaría saber si tienes previsto dedicar los próximos anos a trabajar en el mercado estadounidense o si quieres volver a hacer películas en España.

    Un cordial saludo.
    Regards, Jean

  • 23

    Did it give you the creeps playing Anton Chigurh? How did you prepare for the role?

  • 24

    If you found that someone had secretly replaced your usual coffee with instant Folger's crystals, would you shoot that person in the head with a cattle stun gun for making you look ridiculous?

  • 25

    What is first in your life? Love (Penelope), Work (Best Actor) or Family?
    Can you balance all three?

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