I like the dramatic tool that is fantasy and I put period films within the category of fantasy as I would put sci-fi within that same category. I think as a dramatic tool, you leave yourself behind. Your imagination is instantly needed because it’s a world that you don’t recognize with a world you don’t know. And I think that means you have a very different emotional reaction to the characters. I think it’s no better or worse for contemporary pieces. I think in contemporary pieces, it’s about voyeurism. You bring your own experiences to life because you recognize the world. I don’t think you do that as much with the whole fantasy genre. I find that very interesting. 

Keira Knightley & James Righton getting married in France (May 4th, 2013)

Happy 28th birthday, Keira!

Favorite Keira Outfit - Never Let Me Go Premiere: Opening Night 54th BFI London Film Festival

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We’re fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don’t have that.- Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley filming Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)