Overview

• Dafoe made the remarks during a masterclass at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, where he received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.
• He said the perception that the Catholic Church led the outrage was mistaken, asserting it began with the fundamental right in America.
• The actor described Martin Scorsese’s 1988 film as a sincere exploration of faith that many criticized without watching.
• He called the shoot low-budget and demanding and said the role remains one of his favorites because of its rigor and simplicity.
• Asked about current U.S. politics, he declined to engage, responding, “You gotta be kidding me with this question, right?”