The real whistleblower
Actor Rachel Weisz talks about her upcoming film that delves into the world of sex trafficking and corruption
Actor Rachel Weisz's next project deals with sex-trafficking and the involvement of UN Officers in Bosnia. Titled The Whistleblower, the film is a political thriller that tells the story of Kathy Bolkovac, when she used to work for the UN as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Considered to be one of the biggest cover ups in UN history, Kathy Bolkovac, and actor Rachel Weisz talk about their roles, on and off the screen.
Rachel how did you come about this project?
Rachel- I was immediately attached to this story. The script came to me in 2006, when I was pregnant at that time with my son. When I read it, I was like – this is one of the best scripts ever. I thought it would be a toil for me, but I was haunted by the story. And a few years later I asked the producer about the script and she got it for me.
And you are awe'd by this weren't you Rachel?
Rachel- Yes I am. You know I keep saying that the story is about this ordinary woman who has done an extraordinary thing, and Kathy would say, "I am not ordinary!"
Do you like these kinds of stories?
Rachel-Yes, because these stories, are about ordinary women and mothers doing extra ordinary things. A human being going against a huge organisation or corporation to do what they think is right. I love these kind of movies.
When they come to you and want to tell your story to the world, what do you say?
Kathy- I basically tell them the truth, the actual things, that I went through. I told them what my thoughts were, the facts that I found there, and I think that's the most the most incredible thing about my story. And I was successful in my mission.
So, were they able to capture you and show the real Kathy Bolkovac in the movie?
Kathy- Yes, they were able to capture me and my story but also they had several really great messages which had to be given to the world about sex trafficking, corruption and the involvement of organisations. And according to me they have done a great job on that.
So do you think this movie is going to make any difference in the way the audience thinks?
Kathy- It's already making a difference because now–a–days there is so much of attention on the film, that people are learning not only about themselves but also the fact that the government can be involved in such scandals.
What is that one thing you (Kathy) wanted Rachel to capture of you?
Kathy- I wanted her to capture the attention of the general public in and around the world. And this movie and Rachel are making a big difference by educating and revealing to them the reality that's happening everywhere in the world.
Kathy you were a firm believer and wanted to see things change and were you willing to put yourself on the line to do that?
Kathy- I was doing my job, and my job was to monitor, look after the people. I did just that.
Rachel-The thing about Kathy that struck me the most was that she didn't go there to do some extraordinary job. She was actually doing her job and that was to save the world, to investigate crime and she did that well.
Actor Rachel Weisz talks about her upcoming film that delves into the world of sex trafficking and corruption
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Actor Rachel Weisz's next project deals with sex-trafficking and the involvement of UN Officers in Bosnia. Titled The Whistleblower, the film is a political thriller that tells the story of Kathy Bolkovac, when she used to work for the UN as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Considered to be one of the biggest cover ups in UN history, Kathy Bolkovac, and actor Rachel Weisz talk about their roles, on and off the screen.
Rachel how did you come about this project?
Rachel- I was immediately attached to this story. The script came to me in 2006, when I was pregnant at that time with my son. When I read it, I was like – this is one of the best scripts ever. I thought it would be a toil for me, but I was haunted by the story. And a few years later I asked the producer about the script and she got it for me.
And you are awe'd by this weren't you Rachel?
Rachel- Yes I am. You know I keep saying that the story is about this ordinary woman who has done an extraordinary thing, and Kathy would say, "I am not ordinary!"
Do you like these kinds of stories?
Rachel-Yes, because these stories, are about ordinary women and mothers doing extra ordinary things. A human being going against a huge organisation or corporation to do what they think is right. I love these kind of movies.
When they come to you and want to tell your story to the world, what do you say?
Kathy- I basically tell them the truth, the actual things, that I went through. I told them what my thoughts were, the facts that I found there, and I think that's the most the most incredible thing about my story. And I was successful in my mission.
So, were they able to capture you and show the real Kathy Bolkovac in the movie?
Kathy- Yes, they were able to capture me and my story but also they had several really great messages which had to be given to the world about sex trafficking, corruption and the involvement of organisations. And according to me they have done a great job on that.
So do you think this movie is going to make any difference in the way the audience thinks?
Kathy- It's already making a difference because now–a–days there is so much of attention on the film, that people are learning not only about themselves but also the fact that the government can be involved in such scandals.
What is that one thing you (Kathy) wanted Rachel to capture of you?
Kathy- I wanted her to capture the attention of the general public in and around the world. And this movie and Rachel are making a big difference by educating and revealing to them the reality that's happening everywhere in the world.
Kathy you were a firm believer and wanted to see things change and were you willing to put yourself on the line to do that?
Kathy- I was doing my job, and my job was to monitor, look after the people. I did just that.
Rachel-The thing about Kathy that struck me the most was that she didn't go there to do some extraordinary job. She was actually doing her job and that was to save the world, to investigate crime and she did that well.
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