Benign Narcissist
Emma Forrest is a novelist, screenwriter and film director, and on 'Benign Narcissist', she examines the streak of narcissism that many creatives wrestle with, and how they attempt to tame it and alchemise it into art. Her interviews dive deep into both vast and nascent careers, encompassing directors, screenwriters, poets, playwrights, choreographers, painters, photographers and architects. In each episode, Emma traces her guest’s work, discussing how the impulse towards self-absorption can be repurposed for the greater good.
Benign Narcissist
Episode 07 - Amit Rahav
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Amit Rahav
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Season 1
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Episode 7
Israeli actor Amit Rahav, 25, is best known for his role as Yanky Shapiro in Netflix's 2020 phenomenon 'Unorthodox'. He grew up in Tel Aviv, where he was neighbourhood friends with Shira Haas, who plays the runaway wife he attempts to track down in the multi-award-winning miniseries. Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his work on the show, Rahav is definitely an independent spirit himself, and it's a delight to talk to him about childhood anxiety, his army service, how OCD and religion intertwine, and the emotional hangover of being part of such a big hit. He's a dream guest for the final episode of this season of 'Benign Narcissist'.