Ana de Armas has stirred a fresh debate about film appreciation, drawing attention to a perceived gap in cinematic taste between Europe and the United States. In an engaging interview on Hot Ones with Sean Evans, de Armas didn’t hold back in sharing her observations about how cinema is understood and embraced on either side of the Atlantic.
When asked if there was a difference between buying a movie ticket in Madrid versus Los Angeles, de Armas responded with confidence.
“The influence of American cinema in Europe is stronger, I would say,” she stated. “Europeans like European films. I think Europeans also – or Spanish people – have a pretty wide spectrum. They know about cinema, and they have good taste.”
Her comments echo a familiar sentiment among cinephiles who argue that European audiences are more attuned to subtlety, art-house productions, and global cinema, whereas many Americans might be missing out on diverse international stories.
Ballerina: A High-Stakes Action Drama
Ana de Armas’ reflections came while promoting her new film, Ballerina, set to hit theaters on 6 June. The film sees her step into the shoes of Eve Macarro, a ballerina who becomes an assassin to avenge her father’s death. The narrative places her character within the deadly world of the Ruska Roma.
The project is directed by Len Wiseman and boasts an impressive ensemble featuring Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick.
Set within the timeline of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film also features Keanu Reeves in a brief appearance, further tying the spin-off to the main series.
With anticipation building for Ballerina’s release, Ana de Armas’ honest take on American cinema’s limitations brings a thought-provoking angle to the conversation about how films resonate with audiences across cultures.
