As a seasoned movie critic with decades of film-watching under my belt, I must say that Cate Blanchett‘s performance in “Rumours” is nothing short of extraordinary. Her ability to switch between drama and comedy effortlessly is a testament to her versatility as an actress.
Despite being hailed as one of the greatest dramatic actresses of her generation, Cate Blanchett hasn’t shied away from comedy directors either. In fact, the team behind “Rumours,” which includes Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, approached her with a script for their daring satire.
In a peculiar manner, Blanchett expressed during an interview at the EbMaster Toronto Film Festival Studio, everything seems comical to her. She believes we all possess a touch of absurdity and assume ourselves as both the heroes and tragic figures within our individual narratives. Indeed, sometimes the choices we make about what we engage in aren’t purely decisions; they can be influenced by factors unrelated to choice itself. Sometimes it’s a matter of whether it aligns with your children’s holidays.
“That’s how we got you?” Evan Johnson asked.
She mentioned that she was thrilled about spending eight weeks in a forest at night during her stay in Budapest, and her children were equally excited about it!
In essence, Blanchett had previously encountered the comedy group’s work, which often tackles heavy topics with humor. As a two-time Academy Award winner (for “The Aviator” directed by Martin Scorsese and “Blue Jasmine” by Woody Allen), she saw “Rumours” as an opportunity to portray a character reminiscent of Angela Merkel, serving as a world leader, alongside Roy Dupuis playing a character resembling Justin Trudeau, in what appeared to be a tribute to “Dr. Strangelove.
She remarked that the script was hilarious yet puzzling, perplexing, and profoundly troubling, referring to the dark comedy. “Roy’s work is known to me, and the cast was an intriguing mix of eccentric, strange, and captivating talents,” she explained. “Given such an extraordinary opportunity, it was impossible to resist.
Still, it’s all about the executive.
“You can read the funniest script in the world, but then it’s who’s looking down the lens and who’s editing it, because a lot of that stuff is in the way it’s put together and these guys put their films together in such a particular way. And I think that’s why people ask a lot of questions about the tone of ‘Rumours’ because it sort of is its own tone. And I think we so easily try and say, ‘That’s a comedy. That’s a drama. That’s a satire.’ And I feel like this is a mashup of all of these things.”
The movie, centered around a band of G7 leaders navigating an undisclosed predicament, premiered at TIFF on September 6th. Although Cate Blanchett and Juliette Dupuis didn’t collaborate with Angela Merkel or Justin Trudeau, they extensively observed footage from G7 summits.
He explained, “It was crucial to observe their gestures, such as how they shook hands, smiled, and interacted with each other at the start of the film. This lent credibility to the movie, making its subsequent developments seem more believable and impactful.
I couldn’t stop laughing at the G7 stock footage, just like many comedies I’ve watched. Similarly, Madden found humor in its rhythmic and repetitive movements, which he compared to a ritualistic choreography. On the other hand, Blanchett referred to it as poor theater.
The manner of speaking among them reflects the training on how to act appropriately and the script for a world leader’s public behavior. There’s also the layered, ambiguous language used in their strategic plans, which leaves you wondering what they really mean. Blanchett questioned this, stating that there might be a similar absurd tone in our film hidden within the actual tone of the G7 meetings. As a result, we were inspired to create something as amusing as those real-life situations.
As a passionate movie buff, I might’ve found myself immersed in a conversation about influential figures on the global stage. However, it was equally plausible that we were dissecting the lives of popular reality TV personalities, pondering the constant gaze of the cameras that follow them everywhere.
Blanchett observed something intriguing about the footage: it showed how closely they were all being watched, she said. In our world, we might feel under the microscope by the media, but these people seem to be always trailed by cameras. They’re always conscious that their actions and conversations will be interpreted, captured in photos or videos. Their public image is always a concern. However, in this film, they lose their grip on this image. They find themselves without observers, without mobile phone coverage, without their assistants. I think it’s fascinating and absurd to imagine who they are when stripped of these external influences.
The EbMaster Toronto Film Festival Studio is sponsored by J.Crew and SharkNinja.
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2024-09-10 02:46