What the interactive production process of “The Fall” brought us

And to the end full of love

Surprisingly, everyone involved in this work, including Ishioka and the rest of the staff and cast, apparently received equal pay. This is the ultimate independent film that everyone participated in, so to speak. Because the terms of employment were the same, everyone felt a stronger sense of unity, and everyone was willing to sacrifice themselves for the film.

This work, which was born out of Tarsem's loss of one love, has suddenly become a film filled with trust and love. I can't help but cry at the climax, where it becomes a love letter to Chaplin, Keaton, and the stunt heroes behind them in the 1910s and 1920s.

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The final sequence was narrated by a young girl several years after filming. He asked them to improvise and say what they felt after watching the video. This is so beautiful, her growth is so reliable, and it's so funny that it makes me cry. Then, just before the scene finally fades to darkness, Tarsem's voice can be faintly heard. Through this work, he was saved from falling to the bottom, and now he has regained a smile on his face.Is there any other moment as symbolic as this?

This film, which was completed after going through various hardships, may truly have the power to turn people's sadness into smiles and their suffering into joy.

Text: USHIZU ATSUNOBU

Born in Nagasaki in 1977. When he was 3 years old, he saw ``Superman II'' with his father and became fascinated with movies. After The Graduate from Meiji University, he worked for a movie broadcasting channel and then became a movie writer. Currently, in addition to writing for Eiga.com, EYESCREAM, Real Sound Movie Club, etc., he also contributes to media press and theater programs.

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