16. Michael Fassbender in Shame (2011)

Shame features Michael Fassbender, who gives a hauntingly raw depiction of Brandon, caught between the compulsive stranglehold of sexual addiction. Fassbender depicts shame, isolation, guilt, and emotional disintegration in his performances, as he brings out the complexity of a character struggling to exert control over himself while spiraling into self-destruction. Fassbender achieves this with virtually no dialogue, bringing his audience deeply into the deep emotional journey inside the tormenting Brandon. One of his most remarkable performances is from Shame, wherein he demonstrated immense talent and versatility.
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