“The Professor and the Madman” Mel Gibson x Sean Penn, “authorship” that brings their passion together

Mel Gibson x Language as a writer

When you think of actor Mel Gibson, you probably have a strong image of him working in Mad Max , the Lethal Weapon series, or Braveheart (1995), but wouldn't it be easier to see him as a director in this film? .

The feature films he has directed are as follows:

" Faceless Angel " (93)

"Braveheart" (95)

" Passion " (04)

"Apocalypto" (06)

" Hacksaw Ridge " (16)

There is also talk of a sequel to ``Passion'' and a remake of `` The Wild Bunch, '' but many projects are in flux due to the coronavirus pandemic, so it seems unlikely that this information will be confirmed.

What I would like to focus on here is the element of "language," which also applies to "The Professor and the Madman." ``The Passion'' is written entirely in Aramaic and Latin, and ``Apocalypto'' is written entirely in Mayan, suggesting that Gibson was highly interested in works with language as a theme (both works were written by experts). (There seems to have been some harsh reactions from the people.) When you think about it that way, Mel Gibson and ``The Professor and the Madman'' become connected.

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Also, his style is characterized by merciless depiction. He claims a style that does not shy away from depictions that are gruesome enough to cause controversy, and this is due to his particularity. In this work as well, various elements reflected on the screen, such as art, costumes, lighting, props, color tones, textures, etc., ensure the ``authenticity'' of a historical work. There are also quite gruesome depictions, such as the scene where Miner rescues an injured guard while remembering the emotional scars he sustained in the Civil War. Although Gibson is not credited with directing this film, it can be said that his aesthetic sense is evident in every detail.

The special passionate performances by Gibson and Sean Penn are also very effective. Gibson gives a powerful performance as Murray, who burns with passion to create the best dictionary, even as he feels sorry for the family he has to deal with while working in an organization where authoritarianism is rampant. Penn plays Minor, a man obsessed with obsession and committing murder. The bloodshot eyes, the twitching hands, and the sudden bursts of rage demonstrate the impressive performance of a possessed actor. Where Gibson displays the positive madness of ``obsession,'' Penn unleashes the negative madness of ``delusion,'' and the conflict between them is what powerfully drives the entire work.

By the way, this is the first time Gibson and Penn have collaborated together. Both actors are known for their "intense acting," but it's interesting to see how their passion blends together without letting it stand out in their work. This is probably because the screen structure and story that form the basis are well established.

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