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Are you in the mood to hear more about the new film "Mood Indigo" and its director?
In a couple of interviews Michel Gondory, (the director) talks about why this film
could be the most diversified work he had ever created; He implemented various thematics from his previous movies and mixed in a palette of vintage technologies. This nostalgic man views his raw movie footage on VHS. It wouldn't be a surprise that for the movie he uses "Minitel" a computer-like apparatus from the ’80s as fantastic GPS. He uses a lots practical effects such as stop-motion and in camera effects to create a surrealist environment, he is deeply attached to the effects of each technology and how can it be used to present and idea, he really does not go with the feint of the innovations on technology, instead he keeps his landscape as wide as possible, which allows his movies to have a unique tonality and Originality. That's why "Le Ecume du Jours" is a movie that Alvise definitely invites you to watch, it has a lot of artistic qualities and is engaging and full of emotions. Plus it has Audrey Tautou as the main muse. What a croissant!
As a side note: the movie comes from an absurdist novel so you may encounter a seemingly meaningless propose in the overall progression, move along and let Duke Ellington fill your cup.
Another side note:
Funny quote from the ironic director:
"See, I don’t have an iPhone, so I really go to YouTube and Vimeo on the net. So I miss out on a lot of things. But I can’t use an iPhone, because I can’t work out the touchscreen."
-Michel Gondory
Information gathered from Article :
Michel Gondry talks technology, his latest film 'Mood Indigo,' and why he can't use an iPhone (The Verge)
http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/21/5923233/michel-gondrys-mood-indigo-interview-q-and-a
I love the creative aspect of stop motion film, especially the surrealist effect it makes. I find it really interesting and unique how small, independent foreign films are adapting this technique more often. Does this say that the foreign market is more willing to take a creative leap? Or what does it say about the American film industry and American film tastes? Great read, by the way.
ReplyDeleteI love the creative aspect of stop motion film, especially the surrealist effect it makes. I find it really interesting and unique how small, independent foreign films are adapting this technique more often. Does this say that the foreign market is more willing to take a creative leap? Or what does it say about the American film industry and American film tastes? Great read, by the way.
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