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It is the Depression-era United States in 30 years of the twentieth century. The people of Weehawken, New Jersey, dressed in the fashion of the time: men in hats, ties, ties and jackets, women in long dresses and floral, children in shorts and hats. People keep on the lookout fabulous parade Benzini Brothers Circus, whose promotional posters proclaiming him as "the most spectacular show on Earth." Everything would be perfect if you do not walk along this road technicians and production crew of a film, those who break the illusion of a journey into the past.
This is the set of Water for Elephants, film studies in the 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles under the direction of Francis Lawrence (Constantine, 2005; I Am Legend, 2007), and is one of the most anticipated productions 2011 due to its compelling storyline of romance, based on the best-selling novel by Sara Gruen (adapted by Richard LaGravenese), and especially its star cast: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson and Christoph Waltz.
The plot centers on the story of Jacob (Pattinson), who about to graduate as a vet, drops out tras.la death of their parents. Fate leads him to join a traveling circus, where he became romantically involved with Marlena (Witherspoon), acrobat star and wife of violent tamer August (Waltz), which in semboca an ardent love triangle.
THE CIRCUS OF A SHOOTINGBefore the interviews, the journalists puts us in a convenient place to watch the circus parade, consisting of a band, clowns, strong men, dwarves, the trapeze artists and jugglers, and the different animals: a giraffe, lion, two camels, two llamas, three ponies, three zebras, some draft horses, a hippopotamus and trained dogs. But the highlight is the appearance of Reese, mounted on Rosie, the elephant, accompanied by a few meters Waltz and Pattinson. The great uncertainty of about 300 extras who have been called to this day, cheers to this truppa circus.
The filming of this scene, three cameras, is repeated several times until finally the director is satisfied. Then, some scenes are shot silent, where the extras should simulate the gestures of his claim. Later, the main camera change of location and the fields are shot and reverse shot, as the pianos of aspects and details. The implementation of this is the result of a long planned in conjunction with the director of photography, nothing more nor less than the Rodrigo Prieto (Amores Perros, Brokeback Mountain, Biutiful), which at one point giving becomes visible instructions to his assistants, with the meter in hand and watch the monitor as he shoots a steadicam.
At one point, Reese shows his skills as a gymnast and animal tamer. It has become friends with Rosie. With grace picks her for his trunk to reach the ground, and then to climb, is assisted by the elephant, which indicates an advanced job training.
"Of course I was scared, we confess later," I cried the first time I went, but then I took off. I learned what his personality and I won their trust, "he says.
Reese comes to talk with us, accompanied by Pattinson, who wears the clothes of his character, knee boots, panta LONES tight, button-down shirt.
"It's very rewarding to participate in a movie like this," says Reese, where authentic settings, with real characters and a good story. No computer effects but a few. I think the audience is hungry for authentic stories with which they can relate. In addition, each specialist who has participated in this tape is a craftsman, the designer, the costume ... it's nice to see the work they do. "
Endearing charactersIt is very illustrative of visiting this day of filming, which was invited Cinemanía exclusively since it is carried out one of the most colorful and spectacular scenes of the shooting: the circus parade through the town. A glance, one is dazzled with the costumes and setting of the first level, in this old scenario that has served the pair to shoot some classic films like The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and Hello Dolly! (1969).
"I always had a fascination with the circus-Reese told us. I was also a gymnast, juggling, trapeze luck with, and things like that. "
"Yes, I too, referred Pattinson, though not particularly obsessed with the world. I think it caused me some concern when I was younger. I guess the circus caused a more profound effect on the times that are recreated in the film, when there was no zoo or TV. "
Both players are very friendly to them, because despite the age difference, have been known for some time and make a good couple on screen, because Reese is down years. "I hate this story. It makes me feel so old [laughs]. We met in a movie. Was 24 and needed a young woman who had a son. " Reese blushes slightly, joking with Pattinson, who gave the word. "She was my mother," said he, laughing, was in Vanity Fair. "
In any case, the two are very enthusiastic about their roles in Water for Elephants, seeing in them a rich and intense roles. "My character has a very interesting way-it describes Reese began working from his youth, amid the Great Depression, when everyone is looking for a way to survive. She has a real attitude of the survivor. On the other hand, is in the midst of an abusive relationship by her husband, andthe character Rob (Pattinson) makes that there are other things better, and may have a new life. "
"What I especially enjoyed my character is to be surrounded by animals," says Pattinson. I had never lived with an elephant. There's something very gentle on her [Rosie] I enjoy, "he says.
WRONG AGAINIn another conversation, Christoph Waltz com part a similar view: "A fascinating thing was his old circus animals. There are almost no circuses because they are under increased protection [luckily, we say]. If you give a whip an elephant, surely you would receive another immediately. To have lived three months with an elephant is the most incredible experience you can imagine, they are very smart, "said Austrian actor.
Also jokes, remembering the test session they had before filming. "Rosie, the elephant, was precisely what was asked-mentioned Waltz. It is very obedient and intelligent. Then I told the director: Do not you wish all actors were like her, patient and attentive?, Actors are ideal! [Laughs]. "
Waltz has a strong personality, some European elegance, a firm and a subtle humor that is evident in each of their responses. "I can not describe my character," replies to my request, or not do, because what I do for a living is play the character and what you do for a living is to describe a character. So let us keep our positions. " But later, gives us some clues to understand the difficulty of his craft. "It's a sim develop therapeutic exercise yard for a nasty character," says Waltz on their role. I would not say that this character is negligible because it would be a trial. What I do is translate your rit mo in actions and emotions. If I give an opinion on my part, I seem downright boring. I think the opinion should be formed to see how it develops, "says .. •
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