tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post4344552222169228671..comments2023-10-08T03:32:33.151-04:00Comments on bookeywookey: Film - Oslo, August 31st (2011)Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05511240514127283024noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-79967253246275355972013-05-27T10:11:32.007-04:002013-05-27T10:11:32.007-04:00It was so interesting: at Ebert Fest, the director...It was so interesting: at Ebert Fest, the director talked about how he worked with Anders. Anders treated his character like a case study. He was analytical, probing, asking questions like, "would this character do such and such?" He referred to the character as "the character" or "he" - not "I". He kept his distance. He has probably treated drug addicts, so he knows the signs/symptoms ... That analytical approach is then totally thrown away when the camera is rolling. He is able to do that research, keeping a huge amount of distance between himself and the character - and then when the scene starts, there is no distance at all. The director was always amazed at how that process took place with this actor - he knew that all he needed to do was keep his camera on this guy's face - the entire story would be there at all times. But very interesting, yes? Sheila O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859697259996394827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-55537974503550512552013-05-27T08:44:43.617-04:002013-05-27T08:44:43.617-04:00Yes, a great scene. That feeling of friends toget...Yes, a great scene. That feeling of friends together which films often have a hard time getting. The honesty of their exchange. <br /><br />It was a sad story, but there was something about moments like with the friends - so unflinching - which made me feel more than just the shame of it. <br /><br />Terrific recommendation! Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511240514127283024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-15699087060809909332013-05-27T08:08:40.572-04:002013-05-27T08:08:40.572-04:00Ted - I'm so glad you saw it! Isn't it be...Ted - I'm so glad you saw it! Isn't it beautiful and sad? I absolutely loved the long scene between the two friends - starting at the apartment, and then out on their walk, in the park, on the bench. So well-written, so well-acted. You're right: very private. Sheila O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859697259996394827noreply@blogger.com