Willem Dafoe, at the Sarajevo Film Festival, gave a career masterclass, discussing iconic roles like his Oscar-nominated performance in 'The Florida Project' and his controversial portrayal of Jesus in 'The Last Temptation of Christ'. He briefly addressed American politics, deflecting a question about the country's direction. Dafoe also reflected on the backlash to 'The Last Temptation of Christ', attributing it to the religious right, and detailed his experiences filming 'Spider-Man', emphasizing his commitment to performing his own stunts for a cohesive performance. He shared insights into his collaborations with directors like Abel Ferrara, Paul Schrader, and Robert Eggers, revealing his upcoming role in Eggers' 'Werwulf'.

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