The 2013 erotic movie that left Mia Goth feeling fearless for the first time: “I would have done anything”
Mia Goth’s first film role was as P in Lars von Trier’s controversial 2013 erotic drama *Nymphomaniac*, which she pursued at 18 despite having no acting experience. She has said the demanding role made her feel fearless for the first time and confirmed how strongly she wanted to devote herself to acting.
The film follows Joe, played by Charlotte Gainsbourg, and is divided into two volumes with a combined runtime of 241 minutes; the director’s cut runs 325 minutes. Goth plays the daughter of criminals who becomes involved with Joe, and said she trusted von Trier and felt ready to do whatever he asked. The article links the experience to her later work in films including the *X* trilogy and *Frankenstein*.
- Mia Goth made her film debut at 18 in *Nymphomaniac*.
- She said the role left her feeling fearless.
- The film’s two volumes run for 241 minutes.
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Mia Goth is a British actor whose first film role was in Nymphomaniac, a two-part drama directed by Danish film-maker Lars von Trier. The film centres on Joe, played by Charlotte Gainsbourg, who recounts her sexual experiences; Goth plays a young woman who becomes involved with her.
Von Trier is known for films that often explore difficult subjects and use challenging material. Goth was 18 and had no acting experience when she pursued the role, and has said the experience helped her realise she wanted to make acting her career. Her later work includes the X films and Frankenstein.