Marianne Farley Interview

[Alex]

Canadian Actress Marianne Farley has kindly agreed to do an exclusive interview for the Islanders.

"Imaginaerum tells the story of an elderly composer, Tom, who suffers from severe dementia. As he has had the disease for years and has regressed into childhood, he remembers practically nothing from his adult life. His music, friends, all his past including the memory of his daughter are a blur in his fragile mind. All he has left is the imagination of a ten-year-old boy. As he drifts away into coma, it seems impossible to get back what he has lost. Tom travels through his imaginary world seeking answers and finding memories, while his daughter, Gem, tries to recover the bond she had once shared with her father in the real world. As they have become more and more distant from each other over the years, and as there's even greater obstacles separating them now — Tom's coma and his imminent death — Gem's project feels doomed to failure. However, through Tom's darkest secrets, Gem discovers the path she must follow in order to find her father again."[

Marianne plays the role of Gem, Tom's daughter.

If you've any questions about the filming of imaginaerum, how she engaged with her character or about any of her other work, please post away!

[missmoo]

What was her thoughts about Imaginaerum when she first saw the script??

[Nikki*Nightwishes]

What do you think of Nightwish as a band and of their music and what is your favourite song from the Imaginaerum album?

[Rozzy]

Has playing this character, "touched" you in some way? did you expect it to before you started the role?
Is it something that will stay with you forever?

[Nikki*Nightwishes]

can you tell us about your previous acting history and what made you apply for this role?

What were the highlights of working on this project and why?

[Boo]

Ahh cool, this should be interesting ;D

Okay, here are a few questions:

Was there a particular part of the movie you were most looking forward to filming and did it live up to your expectations? ;D

Had you heard of Nightwish before reading the script?

Have you starred in anything similar to this and if not, did you find it challenging in any way?

Have you been or are you going to see Nightwish on tour? ;D haha

[torisiren]

Ooo I'll definitely get my thinking cap on for this one! Nice

[hapfairy]

This isn't a question, but she's really beautiful!

[Alex]

Hey Guys -

If you've more questions I need them quickly

[hapfairy]

Ok here's a couple:

What are your expectations of the film? Do you think it could become a cult hit or will it just be something for Nightwish fans?

Do you know of/like any other symphonic metal bands or would you be interested in listening to them in the future?

What is your favourite film and why? (Also you could ask her favourite book but that's not really relevant, I'm just interested )

[Carol]

We just sent Marianne the Islanders interview. Thanks to those who asked questions

[Rozzy]

Excelent. look forward to reading it. ty,X

[Boo]

I really look forward to reading this interview too! ;D Hopefully she will give a bit more away than Nightwish does

[Carol]

We got Marianne's interview back. She seems really nice. Now excited to get this fanzine printed and everyone can read it

[Nikki*Nightwishes]

I can't wait, and yes she seems such a nice lady .. it should be a good read