Viggo Mortensen is a kaleidoscopically talented artist whose work spans a vast range of creative media from acting, directing, music, poetry, painting, photography and book publishing. Enshrined in the hearts and minds of film lovers and fantasy fans as the perfect embodiment of Aragorn the King in Lord of the Rings, Viggo joins us during his time in quarantine via Zoom for Part One of a candid and far-reaching conversation of his formative experiences, creative passions and Tolkien-esque adventures.

00:00 - Interview
00:09 - Introduction and Welcome
00:37 - Engaging with the Audience
01:11 - Introducing the Guest: Viggo Mortensen
01:20 - Viggo Mortensen's Multifaceted Career
02:44 - Viggo Mortensen's Current Location and Work
02:51 - Discussion on COVID-19 and its Impact
06:19 - Reflections on Healthcare Systems
09:45 - Discussion on Viggo Mortensen's Film 'Falling'
27:43 - Viggo Mortensen's Early Life and Career
01:10:14 - Viggo Mortensen's Experience in 'Lord of the Rings'

Viggo Mortensen:

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- The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/vigg...
- Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/actor/viggo...

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