Your physicality is part of your identity, but we also see another side of you in this documentary — one of calmness and vulnerability. Was that a conscious shift? - Absolutely! I long thought that be- ing strong meant being stoic and never showing weakness. But I’ve learned over time that true strength lies in vulnera- bility — in admitting when you’re tired and when you need a break, and that you don’t always have to be indestructible. Nature teaches you that: it isn’t always powerful, sometimes it retreats and rests, only to flourish again. That’s also the life philosophy that I’m now trying to follow. You also talk about transience and time in this film. Is that a topic you find scary or motivating? - It used to scare me, but now it moti- vates me. When I was shooting the se- ries Limitless for National Geographic, I thought about ageing and transience se- riously for the first time. And this trip was a natural continuation of that kind of thinking. Time is the only thing we can’t get back. That’s why I decided not to spend it anymore, but to live it. That means enjoying more moments with family, more days outside, more quiet time and less chaos. What would you single out as the most important lesson learned on this journey? - I learned not to chase perfection. In a world where everything has to look per- fect, I realised that true beauty lies in imperfection — in the rain that spoils plans, in a car that breaks down in the middle of a drive, in a conversation with a stranger that opens your heart. When you stop planning every step, that’s when you start living. The film also shows us your relationship with your family and children. How important was that aspect? - My children are my compass. When- ever I lose myself in my work or get too into the rhythm of shooting, they bring me back down to earth. They taught me to be present, to see the world through their curiosity. That’s also the essence of this film – rediscovering the miracle of daily life.
Has this journey changed who you are as an actor? - I think it has. I strive increasingly for projects that have meaning, that pose questions and don’t just offer a spec- tacle. I’m not giving up on action, as that’s in my blood, but I’m now seek- ing stories with heart. It might sound
strange, but after all the blockbusters, the most exciting experience for me was simply talking to fishermen, sleep- ing in a trailer and watching the sunrise over the sea. It’s the first film in which I was truly myself. And finally, would you describe this film as a personal journey or a professional project? - It was certainly a personal journey. The camera is only there as a witness, but what’s happening is much deeper. This isn’t a film about me, but about all of us who sometimes forget to take a break. If, after watching this doc- umentary, the viewer wants to head out into nature, turn off their phone and just breathe for a few minutes – then I think we will have achieved what we wanted.
Time is the only thing we can’t get back. That’s why I decided not to spend it
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