As a seasoned cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of cinema for over two decades, I find Harmony Korine‘s sentiments about the current state of Hollywood both poignant and thought-provoking. His perspective, honed by a career that spans from the underground to the mainstream, resonates deeply with my own experiences.
Harmony Korine reiterated his opinions about the present condition of the movie industry during a Venice press conference on Saturday. He stated that we’re witnessing Hollywood losing its creative edge due to an excessive adherence to traditional norms.
While enjoying a cigar that filled the conference room with smoke, Korine, alongside his designer Joao Rosa and Gaspar Noé (wearing a neon green mask), passionately discussed his belief that the industry is exploiting its young talents.
“I strongly believe it would be wise for Hollywood to foster the creativity of young minds, not that they must, but they should. The reason I see Hollywood’s creative prowess diminishing is that it’s losing many brilliant minds to gaming and streaming platforms. They seem overly fixated on tradition, which might lead the exceptionally creative youth to explore different avenues and migrate towards other forms of art, as movies are no longer the sole dominant form.”
Korine is ready to debut “Baby Invasion,” his recent experimental and immersive undertaking, following last year’s “Aggro Dr1ft.” He hinted that attendees at the festival will merely receive a foundation of the complete experience, with the full version set to be released alongside the movie.
“He mentioned that when our movie is launched, it can be viewed on your mobile device. However, there will be secret codes embedded within the film that lead to additional movies. So, the main movie you’re watching serves as a foundation; there are likely three to four more movies hidden within.”
Tonight, the movie featuring a band of mercenaries donning infant-like masks as they infiltrate the estates of the affluent and influential, will have its out-of-competition premiere at midnight on the Lido. Director Korine stated that he utilized footage from security cameras in his production.
As a passionate cinephile, I’ve recently discovered “Baby Invasion,” a film that emulates the thrilling dynamics of a first-person shooter. Much like “Aggro Dr1ft,” it was creatively crafted using AI and video game engines. Unlike “Aggro Dr1ft” which showcased Travis Scott in his debut film role, “Baby Invasion” boasts an original score composed by the talented producer Burial. In a fascinating interview with EbMaster, Korine labeled both films as expressions of “post-cinema.”
“The game titled ‘Baby Invasion’ is a cutting-edge, multiplayer first-person shooter where characters disguise themselves as baby avatars for anonymity. Their mission involves infiltrating the homes of the wealthy and influential, leaving no trace behind. Players must meticulously search every nook and cranny before time expires.”
2023 saw the release of “Aggro Dr1ft,” an infrared-filmed production that showcased twerking dancers in stripper roles and villainous, demonic crime lords repeatedly calling out “dance bitch.” This film garnered a 10-minute standing ovation, one of the longest at the festival. However, it also led to walkouts during both its premiere and press screening.
Since his young days as a filmmaker, Korine has frequented Venice, debuting his first directorial work, “Gummo,” at the festival in 1997. Initially, the movie was met with mixed reviews by critics, but eventually, it garnered a special recognition from Venice’s FIPRESCI jury. Similarly, the world premiere of “Spring Breakers” took place at Venice in 2012, where it won the Future Film Festival Digital Award.
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2024-08-31 17:18