One of Hollywood's most distinguished and versatile leading men, Viggo Mortensen is joined onstage by David Cronenberg to discuss their acclaimed collaborations on A History of Violence, A Dangerous Method, and Eastern Promises, which earned Mortensen an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Since his screen debut as a young Amish farmer in director Peter Weir's Witness, Viggo Mortensen's film career has been marked by a steady string of diverse performances. Critics have continually recognized his work in more than 40 films, including The Road, Appaloosa, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, A Walk on the Moon, Portrait of a Lady, Carlito's Way, The Indian Runner, The Reflecting Skin, and the Spanish-language features Alatriste, La Pistola de Mi Hermano, and Everybody Has a Plan. He joins us for a look back at his career highlights — including his acclaimed collaborations with Cronenberg on Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, and A Dangerous Method. Viggo Mortensen image credit: Sam Jones.

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