Pixel to Print Magazine
1
6 7 ‘ ... lost in translation Released: 2003 Director: Bernardo Bertolucci Stars: Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel and Eva Green the dreamers Released: 2003 Director: Sofia Coppola Stars: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson Set against the background of the 1960’s student riots in Paris, an Ameri- can student and French brother & sister take you through the do’s and donts of a close-knit friendship spawned from a love of film, intensified by a regular game of ‘guess the film’. The relationship between the trio, played by Michael Pitt, Eva Green & Louis Garrel, is fuelled by typically french amounts of wine, cigarette and sex consumption. Their dedication to their ‘guess the film’ game culminates in a string of events that go from question- able, to worse. With a style that compliments the characters’s love of film, classic pre 60’s films are cut and blended into the scenes. These moments are particularly special, and for me - when coupled with one of the most memorable quotes the film becomes an essential watch. For The Dreamers, “It’s as if the camera is a the keyhole to your parents’ bedroom. And you spy on them, and you’re disgusted. You feel guilty but you can’t. . .you can’t look away.” And its true for the viewer too, its themes are questionable at best, but there’s something about it, which means you can’t look away either. Lost in Translation i.e Stuck in Japan is a film that captures everyone’s worst night- mare, but my personal dream - To be stuck alone in Japan, not knowing where you are, or having anyone to spend time with. The desire to break loose, and adventure, leaving you devoid of any inhibitions takes over and eventually, you have the most incredble & memorable time of your life. For Bill Murray and Scarlett Johanssen this is exactly what happens, and for Murray a lonely actor stuck promoting Whisky and Johanssen neglected by her husband on a work’s trip, their unlikely pairing leads to some spontaneous and special moments between the two. The film has minimal plot, but the gradual and beautiful friendship of the two unfolding more than makes up for it. Lost in Translation makes a great use of sound, both to convey Japan’s bustling and alien capital to the two, and to soundtrack the moments that Bob & Charlotte spend together, sharing a connection that needs no words to speak volumes.
-
Upload
rachel-sulek -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
1
description
‘ ... 7 The film has minimal plot, but the gradual and beautiful friendship of the two unfolding more than makes up for it. Lost in Translation makes a great use of sound, both to convey Japan’s bustling and alien capital to the two, and to soundtrack the moments that Bob & Charlotte spend together, sharing a connection that needs no words to speak volumes. Released: 2003 Director: Bernardo Bertolucci Stars: Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel and Eva Green
Transcript of Pixel to Print Magazine
6 7
‘ ...
lost in translationReleased: 2003Director: Bernardo BertolucciStars: Michael Pitt, Louis Garreland Eva Greenthe dreamersReleased: 2003
Director: Sofia CoppolaStars: Bill Murray, ScarlettJohansson Set against the background of the
1960’s student riots in Paris, an Ameri-can student and French brother & sister take you through the do’s and donts of a close-knit friendship spawned from a love of film, intensified by a regular game of ‘guess the film’. The relationship between the trio, played by Michael Pitt, Eva Green & Louis Garrel, is fuelled by typically french amounts of wine, cigarette and sex consumption. Their dedication to their ‘guess the film’ game culminates in a string of events that go from question-able, to worse.With a style that compliments the characters’s love of film, classic pre 60’s films are cut and blended into the
scenes. These moments are particularly special, and for me - when coupled with one of the most memorable quotes the film becomes an essential watch. For The Dreamers, “It’s as if the camera is a the keyhole to your parents’ bedroom. And you spy on them, and you’re disgusted. You feel guilty but you can’t. . .you can’t look away.” And its true for the viewer too, its themes are questionable at best, but there’s something about it, which means you can’t look away either.
Lost in Translation i.e Stuck in Japan is a film that captures everyone’s worst night-mare, but my personal dream - To be stuck alone in Japan, not knowing where you are, or having anyone to spend time with. The desire to break loose, and adventure, leaving you devoid of any inhibitions takes over and eventually, you have the most incredble & memorable time of your life. For Bill Murray and Scarlett Johanssen this is exactly what happens, and for Murray a lonely actor stuck promoting Whisky and Johanssen neglected by her husband on a work’s trip, their unlikely pairing leads to some spontaneous and special moments between the two.
The film has minimal plot, but the gradual and beautiful friendship of the two unfolding more than makes up for it. Lost in Translation makes a great use of sound, both to convey Japan’s bustling and alien capital to the two, and to soundtrack the moments that Bob & Charlotte spend together, sharing a connection that needs no words to speak volumes.
