I was emotionally and physically punched in the stomach. This is not a place where you go and deliver the lines and then you come back. It's kind of a life-changing experience. But it can't get better than this for any actor - this is like an opera.

- Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem reflects on his experience playing the role of Ulysses in the 2006 film 'Goya's Ghosts'. He describes the intense physical and emotional preparation required for the role, likening it to an 'opera'.

Bardem's words convey the profound impact that playing Ulysses had on him, suggesting that it was a transformative experience.

The quote is set in the context of the film 'Goya's Ghosts', which tells the story of Francisco Goya's life and art during the Spanish Inquisition.

Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor known for his versatility and range, having appeared in films such as 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Skyfall'.

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