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17.02.2010 /

“So many fractures – and still in one piece“

Today, action star Jackie Chan honours the Berlinale with his latest film “Little Big Soldier“

An extract from the interview:

[…] Is it true that you are a great friend of the Berlin bears?

Absolutely. In every possible shape. Berlin and bears form a perfect match. Not that I believe – even being very optimistic – that I would ever be awarded a Berlinale Bear. But when I filmed “Around the World in 80 Days“ in Berlin a few years ago, the “Buddy Bears“ all over the city caught my eye. And when I heard that they do not only look good, but also serve a good cause…

…namely to support children in need.

Exactly. I am somebody who likes sharing his wealth. I very much enjoy supporting children who are not so well off. This is why I took the Berlin bears to Hong Kong and raised money there.

In America and Europe, we know you as an actor, but in Asia, you’re doing a lot more.

Well, whatever that means, a lot more!? I own a few restaurants. I sometimes design a few things. I wanted to design my own range of clothes – from trainers to suits. All 100% authentically Jackie Chan.

Source:  Berliner Morgenpost Berlinale; 17th February 2010, p. 19