A Hidden Life
This highly anticipated "next" film of Terrence Malick, has opened at Cannes. Release dates not available elsewhere as of this writing. But like the investors in Malick's work are not in it for the money, us fans of his work are not into his films like some TV series. It's been 3 years in the making, we can wait a few weeks until it hits the theaters. But be sure, I'll make sure it's a perfectly good theater with a great screen, great sound system, and a fresh bulb in the projector.
Malick's work continues to fascinate me, in the same way Bertolucci's has, the magnanimous poetic image weaving its own tale it seems. The naturalist can take in a Malick film and come away I believe saying they "slept with nature". The filmmaker can do the same, and without a doubt say "I've seen an auteur". The historian..."uncannily period perfect". Most film directors...."I want to get the performances he does out of his actors".
Part of what all of us in these categories usually don't think about is just how much time and patience Terrence spends "getting" those moments. I would love to visit one of his sets sometime to see him work, but I know about his work via others' experiences, how this film took 3 years to complete, plus viewing his other films, especially The New World, it's not a secret to me at all any longer. Especially considering how short a period of time every day the "magic hour" is and how much he shoots during those times, either sunup or sundown, and I'm sure spending most of the day preparing for those few brief magic moments to happen. It's the love of the thing, the beauty of the art form, not a paycheck, and not a metal statue or a nomination, or a star in a sidewalk.
Well, ok I'm going to stop now before writing a book. Just look for it to be out and get your ticket.
Malick's work continues to fascinate me, in the same way Bertolucci's has, the magnanimous poetic image weaving its own tale it seems. The naturalist can take in a Malick film and come away I believe saying they "slept with nature". The filmmaker can do the same, and without a doubt say "I've seen an auteur". The historian..."uncannily period perfect". Most film directors...."I want to get the performances he does out of his actors".
Part of what all of us in these categories usually don't think about is just how much time and patience Terrence spends "getting" those moments. I would love to visit one of his sets sometime to see him work, but I know about his work via others' experiences, how this film took 3 years to complete, plus viewing his other films, especially The New World, it's not a secret to me at all any longer. Especially considering how short a period of time every day the "magic hour" is and how much he shoots during those times, either sunup or sundown, and I'm sure spending most of the day preparing for those few brief magic moments to happen. It's the love of the thing, the beauty of the art form, not a paycheck, and not a metal statue or a nomination, or a star in a sidewalk.
Well, ok I'm going to stop now before writing a book. Just look for it to be out and get your ticket.
- Agitatus
