Interview with Luise Von Finckh who plays Clara Weiss in Vienna Blood

The second series of Vienna Blood (3 x 90’) will air on BBC Two this winter

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How would you describe Clara?

I would say Clara has quite a long development across the two seasons. From this young girl who is looking for something that makes her happy and she is not so sure what it is she needs - is it marriage? Is it Max? Either way, she becomes a woman in the first season - she becomes more grown up. I think what really makes her character in the show is the woman who tries to be somebody and is not so sure who she is.

Where do we find Clara at the start of season two?

Max broke off the engagement with Clara in season one and everything became such a big mess in the second film when she tried to help him (in the end there was a guy that nearly raped her). Clara really had to rethink how she wants to be and wants to live. She took the decision to live a safer life and take another man who actually, really loves her and gives her the security and wealth she needs. Clara already talked about Mr Korngold in the first season, but at that point she thought Max was the right one. Now she goes for security and takes Korngold.

Ultimately what is Clara looking for?

In the long term Clara is actually looking for love and somebody that takes her seriously as a human being.

How much of yourself do you bring to Clara?

Actors, in general, always put a lot of themselves into the parts they play, so Clara has a lot of me. My whole interpretation of how she behaves in a world where women didn’t have as many rights as they do now, is something that comes from me, Luise. That is also what really makes her character so flirty and fun - because she never behaves like a woman during that time. Clara didn’t grow up with a father; he died very early and she was with her mum. So she never had somebody to give her boundaries, and as a result, she is somehow always a bit ‘too much’ for a woman of that time. I think that’s something I would also do, or how I am also sometimes - I’m a bit too much!

How would you describe Vienna Blood?

Vienna Blood is a really nice escape from reality into a world of history and beauty. There’s so much feeling in everything. It’s a great drama to disappear into.

How was filming during Covid?

Shooting in Covid makes filming even more unpredictable than it is in normal situations. It’s always an unpredictable job for us because schedules change, scenes change, days are longer or shorter than expected or in some cases, your scene won’t happen at all. But then this time around there were moments when I flew from Berlin to Vienna and got a call during the night saying, "we’re not shooting tomorrow, you can fly back to Berlin". That was kind of crazy but it made it extra special. Everyone working behind masks, is not the best thing because you don’t really get to know the people - that’s a bit sad - but we have to make the best of it.”

What’s in store for Clara’s future?

I hope there’s a lot more love to come with Max and Clara in the next season!

Source BBC TWO

November 11, 2021 5:00am ET by BBC TWO  

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