DiCaprio and Inarritu: “The Survivor will show how weak we have become”
Leonardo DiCaprio and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu talked about the work on the drama “ Survivor ”, months of filming in snowy Canada, inhuman conditions accompanying the work on the picture, and about the surprises that await fans of their work in one of the most anticipated films of the coming winter.“” Survivor ”was a new challenge for me, - admitted DiCaprio . -I often played quite chatty types, but this time I got the chance to realize my old dream and embody the image of a hero who practically does not speak. It was extremely interesting to show the whole palette of emotions without words. I try to select projects based on the director's name. In the case of “ Survivor ” it was especially important that this picture was in good hands. You can write a strong script, but only an outstanding filmmaker can turn it into a real masterpiece”. “After the bear attack, Leo really becomes practically dumb, added Inarritu . -In my opinion, the whole point of cinematography is precisely to rely not on words, but on emotions and images ... I started preparing for the film adaptation of Michael Pahnke's book The Returner. A revenge novel " four or five years ago. At that moment I just really wanted to live a year away from civilization”.  “This project was heard in Hollywood, - recalled Leonardo . -I read the script, but I made my final decision after meeting with Alejandro . I was deeply impressed by the passion with which he approached the work on this project. Inarritu has shown a deep understanding of the reasons why Hugh Glass wanted to survive and did not reduce everything to a desire for revenge. ” “ DiCaprio has always been my prime candidate for this role, the filmmaker said. -I first saw Leonardo in the drama "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", and since then he has never ceased to amaze me with his ability to equally successfully cope with the images of both really tough guys and fragile, vulnerable boys ... At one time, we had to postpone the start of work on “ Survivor ” due to his participation in “The Wolf of Wall Street”. We got back to the idea of filming it while I was post-production for Birdman.  What we know about Hugh Glass is that he was attacked by a bear, left for dead by his companions, and then walked nearly 300 miles to find the wrongdoers. In my opinion, the desire for revenge does not bring a sense of satisfaction to anyone. As soon as you get even with your enemies, only emptiness remains in your soul. We decided to make the script more complex and deep by adding the son of Glass from a Pawnee woman. Our story is an excellent example of the triumph of the human spirit over any physical suffering and life circumstances". The first trailer of the film delighted the audience with the excellent camera work of the two-time Oscar winner Emmanuel Lubezki, who decided not only to shoot on location, but also to use only natural light. “For a number of scenes, we only had one hour when the sun was in the sky at the right point. It was supposed to rehearse any movement to the smallest detail, because in such moments every minute was counted. You fail a couple of takes, and the whole team will have the prospect of reshooting these scenes the very next day, ”recalled DiCaprio .  “Most of the work took place in the Canadian Rockies, - said Inarritu . -It was very important to shoot in really harsh conditions in order to understand how difficult it was for the pioneers in the early 19th century. We must admit that adventures have completely disappeared from our life. Now people consider it a real journey to tour India with a guide and a phone with a GPS in hand. The heroes of our film had to wander through unknown lands, which became a challenge for them both physically and emotionally. Once you see what these guys have been through, you will know what kind of weaklings we have become. When did we manage to grind so much that we started complaining that we didn't have enough ham in our fridge and that the tap water was a little colder than usual? .. Our actors worked in a terrible frost, and did not act in warm pavilions against the backdrop of a green screen. They didn't have to play the chattering of their teeth from the cold. We once experienced a blizzard during which the temperature dropped to 35 degrees below zero. I wanted to take a picture of a snowstorm using the camera on my phone, but as soon as I took off my gloves, in half a minute I could not feel my fingers. Sometimes there were moments when I started asking myself: “What the hell have I forgotten here?””.  Once again, nature unpleasantly surprised Inarritu and his team already at the end of the shooting period. “We witnessed global warming when all the snow melted right before our eyes, - said the director. -Then we were just about to shoot the ending of the film, but in the end we had to curtail the work. We had no choice but to look for a new location and try to shoot the final of the tape in parallel with the editing of the already filmed material. Never before have I had to work so hard at every stage of painting. ” The production team is currently preparing to travel to Argentina to complete the final " Survivor ". “Now I don’t have to be reminded to take winter things on my trip. After nine months in the cold, I always began to dress warmly, ”joked Leonardo .  “ Leo is one of the best actors I've ever worked with, Alejandro admitted. -At the same time, he is not only a brilliant actor, but also the smartest person who perfectly understands all the plans of the director and cameraman. With the help of his body language, he managed to create an incredible image”. “People will feel like my hero, - said DiCaprio . -“ Survivor ” is a truly unique film that Inarritu will once again surprise the audience. This picture will give them many unforgettable scenes”.  The USA premiere of Survivor is scheduled for January 28, 2016 . Source: Grantland The Topic of Article: DiCaprio and Inarritu: “The Survivor will show how weak we have become”. |
