

Part One
Interviewer: Could I start by asking you about the beginning of your career?
Rachid: Well, in the beginning, acting was a pastime for me- something to kill time with. I, together with some friends, used to write short plays and act them out in a local teen centre. This way, I got the acting bug. As I grew older, I bacame more and more committed to it.
Interviewer: How did your parents react? Did they approve or disapprove of your choice?
Rachid:In fact, my father really put his foot down. He said acting couldn't give me a stable and secure income for living, and things like that. But, I finally was able to make him change his mind with the help of my mother.
Interviewer: What about now? Do you feel you have made the right choice?
Rachid: Let me make it clearer: There is more to life than money. I don't earn much, but I'm really happy. I've got a house and a supportive and loving family. Above all, I'm doing what I'm really good at, and what I enjoy most. So, what should I complain about?
Part Two
Interviewer: You've worked in theatre, TV and cinema. Which medium do you prefer working in and why?
Rachid: I have no preference really, each has its own demands and each has its own benefits. In film and television you can act in a relaxed atmosphere. In theatre, people are a bit far away from you; so you must show them where to focus on the stage. In films, the camera takes care of focusing problems. On stage, it is your voice and your physicality that draws the focus so that the audience know where to pay attention and where not to. I like them all equally, in fact.
Interviewer: you say tastes are changing. Could you explain in what way?
Rachid: As you know, change is the essence of life. Look around you and you'll see that things aren't as they used to be: interests, mentalities, and tastes as well heve changed. The audience have become more selective and more demanding: they just can't watch anything; they really choose what to watch and what not to. You must give them good works; otherwise, they will look for them somewhere else.
Interviewer: What advice can you give to the growing generation of actors?
Rachid: Patience and hard work, plus the most valuable piece of advice I was geven myself: Modesty.





















