Jessica Chastain on Her Political Film "Dreams":
"Dreams," a politically charged immigration drama, stars Jessica Chastain as a wealthy philanthropist who falls for a Mexican ballet dancer fleeing persecution. Chastain emphasizes the film's relevance to the current immigration policies in the United States.
Directed by Michel Franco, "Dreams" premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. Chastain acknowledges the film's political nature, stating: "It's incredibly political because of what's happening right now in the United States."
Despite the film's heavy subject matter, Chastain remains hopeful: "You have to find hope where you are in the world." She expresses her commitment to improving her country: "I'm not going to give up on my country."
Isaac Hernández, who plays the dancer in "Dreams," highlights the film's message of humanity: "Immigrants are complex human beings that have amazing qualities and have missteps. When we are aware of that, we are united in our humanity."
"Dreams" explores the complex realities of immigration, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in the face of political division.