Portraying ElisaThe role brought with it a host of challenges.

Hawkins embraced the largely silent nature of her part.

Her dialogue is so loud, so complex, even though Im playing a mute, she says.

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Shes at the center of it all, yet shes this essence of stillness.

She just hasnt found her voice or chooses not to for whatever reason.

She doesnt need to shout to make herself heard and seen.

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Its a little bit like sunlight dancing through the waves, very romantic.

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shape-of-water

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