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"The Florida Project" A harmony of individuality brought about by unconventional casting, from child actors to famous actors with no acting experience
2018.05.14
Willem Dafoe, a true driving force with a diverse personality
As you can see, this film is a mix of Blair, who is trying acting for the first time, child actor Brooklyn, and a number of local actors who are not part of the methodology. Among them, there is one important pillar that should never be forgotten. That is the great actor Willem Dafoe, who plays the motel manager.
Probably few of the cast members on the set understood the "acting language" that one learns in school or at a theater company. In that environment, he played the role of connecting the colorful "rainbow" woven by the performers with exquisite sensitivity. Director Baker also said about him:
"He (Dafoe) was able to mix well with the newcomers and still control it artistically, elevating it into a down-to-earth scene."
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There was a danger that one mistake could ruin everything, which was the exact opposite of how professional actors work together to get the timing right with a simple "ah, okay" response, and Dafoe must have been required to be flexible enough to catch any curveball. This great actor was not bothered by this and continued to transform the individuality of his co-stars into brilliant possibilities, making his contribution immeasurable. He is the manager who, despite being pushed around by the motel residents, does his best to cover them professionally. Or perhaps we should call him a guardian angel.
Thus, the actors who color this film show off their individuality to the fullest while creating an exquisite harmony with each other. Perhaps the reason this film exudes an irresistible sense of openness and comfort is because diversity and creativity flourish at every level that makes up the work. This state of a rainbow with many layers is what is truly called a "Baker Rainbow." At the same time, film and society have a nesting structure. Because director Baker has been influenced by masters such as Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, these beautiful landscapes even seem to convey the Arrival that "what needs this rainbow the most is the real world itself."
While we can all enjoy the entertainment value of this film, perhaps we should also listen to the Arrival that director Baker has put into this project and take the time to think again about "what it is that makes this film so fascinating and shining."
Reference URL:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/29/bria-vinaite-florida-project-interview
https://www.instagram.com/chronicflowers/
http://deadline.com/2017/11/the-florida-project-willem-dafoe-oscars-interview-1202216071/
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.
"The Florida Project"
May 12th (Sat) Shinjuku Wald 9 and other nationwide roadshows
Distribution: Clockworks
Official website: http://floridaproject.net/
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*Information at the time of article publication in May 2018.
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