Chapter 1067： French dialogue

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Judging from the results of the development, the cooperation between Eleven Studio and Constantine Pictures naturally did not collapse, and "Perfume" successfully started shooting at the end of July. But at the beginning of July, the feud between Evan Bell and Bernard Isenger was indeed rattling.

In fact, Evan Bell also thought about it. If he uses French dialogue, this is also a challenge for himself. Although his French is very fluent now, it is not a problem to convey the subtle changes of emotions in the language. easy thing. But Evan Bell has been thinking that Patrick Suskind's setting of the "perfume" story in eighteenth-century France is a random move, or has its deep meaning.

Why France and not Germany? Is it just because the fragrance originated in France? So France is a more suitable backdrop for the story than Germany? If it is so simple, French is also the most suitable choice to bring out the atmosphere of perfume; if we explore more deeply, we must pay attention to the time background of the "eighteenth century". To this end, Evan Bell devoted a day to reading French history.

When it comes to the eighteenth century in France, the French Revolution is an indispensable link. The French Revolution that began in 1789 was an important watershed in French history. It ended the feudal notice in France for more than a thousand years and began the theme of capital. period of establishment and development. It was at this time that Louis XVI became the last king of the Bourbon dynasty and the first king in history to be executed.

Louis XVI, Evan Bell couldn't help but think of the turmoil during the filming of the music video at Chambord Castle. It was naturally meaningful for Louis XVI, a king who had no intention of ruling. Of course, it is also the historical cause of the end of feudal society.

Judging from the background of the original novel of "Perfume", Grenouille was bought and sold twice. Although it was not said that he was a slave, it is clear that the France described by Patrick Suskind should be a tacit France that entered the feudal society. The system has begun to stink lingeringly.

Everyone knows that when it comes to history, there is no way to separate time and look at it. If you want to study the eighteenth century in France, you must read from the seeds of French capitalism in the sixteenth century. In the first half of the sixteenth century, the wounds of the Hundred Years War between Britain and France had not yet healed. Francis I and Henry II of the Valois Dynasty launched another war of aggression against Italy, and fought with the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V for the border land of Germany and France, thus It opened the prelude to the long-term hegemonic struggle between France and the Habsburg family. The cruelty of this war even surpassed that of Britain and France in the Hundred Years' War, which led to another setback in history. Peace did not come to French soil until the first king of the Bourbon dynasty, Henry IV, came to the throne.

After rehabilitating, the French royal power reached its peak during the reign of Louis XIV, and Louis XIV once again launched a long war with the Habsburg family. With extravagance and waste, and two poor harvests in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, the dissatisfaction of the people reached a peak. Louis XV XVII, although the economy has developed, but the monarchy is declining, and the ongoing war, when Louis XVI ascended the throne, France's fiscal deficit has reached a terrifying figure. The bourgeoisie increasingly felt the unsatisfactory political status and economic strength, and they expressed dissatisfaction with various social systems, especially against the privileges of the nobility and clergy, and the feudal system in France also entered its final stage.

Thus, in 1789, the French Revolution broke out.

In the original novel of "Perfume", Grenouille's entire life experience is actually linked to this period of history in France. The rise of the bourgeoisie contrasts with the corruption of aristocratic life. The king is even willing to give Grenouille a bottle of perfume. A series of privileges of the perfumer of Renoye, the example of perfume changing social status and even life, has paved the way in the first half of the novel, and also for Grenouille to prove his existence through perfume and use perfume to achieve the purpose of controlling others Foreshadowing was laid.

From the smelly Paris, to the stench of the human body, to Grenouille chasing the only pure fragrance in the world: girls, and finally to Grenouille who began to kill girls and use their body fragrance to make perfume...all Both are a satire of the end of French feudal society and a profile of the conflict between capitalism and feudalism. Although in the original text, Patrick Suskind never mentioned any class struggle, but Grenouille is actually an alien outside of feudalism and capitalism, and he also represents the entire society to some extent. Enter the contradictions and conflicts of alternate historical periods.

Therefore, Patrick Suskind's choice of eighteenth-century France as the novel's background is not aimless, nor is it a random selection, although the true connotation of the novel needs to be understood by the readers themselves. But the context of "Eighteenth-Century France" is by no means meaningless. This is also the fundamental reason why Evan Bell finally decided to use French for the dialogue. He hopes to integrate the profound meaning of the original novel into the film. Maybe he will not show it deliberately, but the nature of the film is integrated into the blood of the film. , but it is naturally able to emit this aroma. French is an indispensable medium, because French was an important part of eighteenth-century France, not English.

Evan Bell finally relied on this method to persuade Bernard Isenger. When Bernard-Isinger understood the particularity and importance of this historical period, including the role of excavating the depth of the film, he also had to admit that the use of French dialogue might affect a series of business operations in the future. It is even more difficult to make a difference at the box office in the United States, but for the work itself, it is an important supplement.

The reason why Evan Bell is called a "genius" by countless people is not as simple as it seems. It is not meaningless that Evan Bell is still studying for a master's degree in architectural design and psychology at Harvard University. Bernard Isenger is still a little frustrated. He has read the original novel of "Perfume" for nearly 20 years, but when it comes to understanding the original, he is still limited to the fur. Patrick Suskind's reluctance to call out the rights to adapt the novel is also justified.

Bernard Isenger agreed to Evan Bell's proposal to use French dialogue. After that, Evan Bell's request was no longer blindly thinking from the perspective of a producer. More often, he was willing to work with Evan Bell discussed, exchanged opinions, and let both sides come to a better result.

This collision is also a collision that changes the trajectory of the "perfume" cooperation, and the cooperation between big-name producers such as Evan Bell and Bernard Isenger has also become logical.

Convincing Bernard Isenger does not mean that everything is solved. Originally Bernard Isenger had arranged meetings with Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman, but now Because the dialogue is in French, and neither actor speaks French, it means that it is more difficult to convince actors to join, or they have to give up British and American actors and go to France to find suitable actors.

Evan Bell knew that this "disaster" was caused by him, and naturally he was the one to solve it. It was impossible to leave everything to Bernard Isenger. Whether in French or English, the two actors Tom Tykwer chose in his last life, Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman, are undeniable. Evan Bell also believes that these two actors are the perfect choice.

Dustin Hoffman rose to fame in 1967 with a "Graduate" that brought him fame and fortune, and earned him his first Oscar nomination. Since then, Dustin Hoffman has won two Oscars for "The Kramers" and "Rain Man." Dustin Hoffman enjoys the reputation of "chameleon" in Hollywood, because although he is only 5.4 feet (1.66 meters), but with extraordinary acting skills, he has created many vivid and vivid costumes and faces. And different roles. He is also one of the best actors on the Broadway stage. At the peak of his acting career, he quit Hollywood twice and went to Broadway to pursue strength. Finally, he won the Tony Award for the classic drama "Death of a Salesman". The only actor to win both an Oscar and a Tony Award for Best Actor.

If I want to talk about Evan Bell's impression of Dustin Hoffman, it is not that he has a soft spot for Broadway at the same time as himself, nor that he is as persistent in pursuing his dreams as himself, but Dustin- Hoffman's tireless dedication. In order to star in "Rain Man", Dustin Hoffman lived with those autistic patients in a mental hospital for several months. This actor's concentration is admirable.

Although Alan Rickman has never been recognized by the Oscars, he is one of the most important actors in British history. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In Alan Rickman's resume, he can be seen in "Sense and Sensibility", "Die Hard", and "Furious", and he once appeared with Evan Bell in In the romantic comedy "Love Actually", of course, what really made Alan Rickman famous all over the world is the role of Professor Snape in the "Harry Potter" series.

This rare actor in the British Isles, like Evan Bell and Dustin Hoffman, is also an outstanding actor on Broadway. Alan Rickman was also nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, in 1987 and 2002. Alan Rickman, who was born in the Royal Academy of Arts and Drama in British orthodox drama education, has a restrained and delicate performance style, and can also feel the elegant elegance of the British aristocracy.

There is no doubt that Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman are indeed very important roles in "perfume". Even if the dialogue was changed to French, Evan Bell still wanted the two actors to play.

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