It began at the height of the 60s cultural revolution. Everything you need to know about me and orson welles. Me and orson welles boasts a breakout performance by christian mckay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its. Me and orson welles stars zac efron of high school musical as richard, a 17yearold who wants to be on the broadway stage. One man band 1995, and most extensively theyll love me when im dead 2018. Me and orson welles boasts a breakout performance by christian mckay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its sometimes fluffy tone. Film citizen welles rko 281 en streaming vf gratuit complet.
And this brings me the film s one real problem and surely a marketing nightmare for the. Me and orson welles casts off the musty air of a handsomely mounted, tastefully dull hbo tv movie only when mckay takes center stage, as when he shocks and delights his fellow cast members in a mediocre radio show by incongruously inserting a lyrical passage. Empty toronto international film festival toronto at the heart of me and orson welles is an uncanny impersonation of the young orson welles by english actor christian mckay. Breezy period film not meant for tween zac efron fans. The film is set in 1937, and the plot follows a young student zac efron who finds love in the theater after being cast in a production of julius caesar directed by orson welles christian mckay. Me and orson welles is a fictionalised account of orson welles production of shakespeares julius caesar in new york in 1937. Based on a historical novel by richard kaplow, it has the period details down pat, but it feels selfconsciously meticulous, unable to really enjoy its script about the backstage foibles of a theater production. Film 8mm huit millimetres en streaming vf gratuit complet hd. Orson welles, ivica pajer, aldo pedinotti directors. A teenager hired to star in orson welles production of julius caesar becomes attracted to a careerdriven production assistant.
After a few moments i never doubted the linklater had somehow resurrected welles and saddled him with zac efron. It has the generous performances we expect from linklaters films, but formally it is a conservative film, telling its story in a straightforward way. Although based on actual events, the film links two separate stories a love story involving fictional character richard samuels zac efron and the actual staging of the play. A cinemanx and isle of man film presentation, in association with framestore features, of a cinemanx and detour filmproduction. Prive a harrisburg, pennsylvanie, tom welles mene une vie banale avec sa femme amy et leur petite fille. Me and orson welles avec zac efron bande annonce vost. Lorsquune richissime veuve lui demande denqueter sur le film 8 mm quelle a. In 1937, a teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius caesar, directed by a young orson welles.
Don quixote is an unfinished film project produced, written and directed by orson welles. Film citizen welles rko 281 en streaming vf gratuit. If you can tick at least one of these boxes then youre in for a good time. May 05, 2018 salut et bienvenues sur me and orson welles streaming film. American writerdirector richard linklater talks about me and orson welles, his new comedydrama based on the early career of legendary director. Principal photography took place between 1957 and 1969. Orson welles career began with robust shakespearian orations, soared with highly touted cinematic masterpieces, floundered in later bgrade films and ended with weary, rumbling baritone hawks for frozen peas and cheap wine. I found a link, watched the movie online, and bought it the very next day. Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to perform in orson welles s groundbreaking stage adaptation of william shakespeares julius caesar. When i saw the trailer for the upcoming film me and orson welles, i knew i had to read the book on which the movie is based.
He was a master of makeup and disguise, and even when appearing in the first person, liked to use a little putty to build up a nose he considered a tad too snubbed. The impersonation of welles by christian mckay in me and orson welles is the centerpiece of the film, and from it, all else flows. With apologies to james tupper and zac efron, who both give credible performances, this film is all about christian mckays performance as orson welles. Everything you need to know about me and orson welles movie. He is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. The orson welles complex is a documentary film on the legendary. Me and orson welles in us theaters november 25, 2009 starring zac efron, ben chaplin, george coulouris, christian mckay. A cinemanx and isle of man film presentation, in association with framestore features, of a cinemanx and. Me and orson welles has plenty to offer fans, be they of theatre, old movies, or high school musical. The story looked tailormade to cater to my tastes the clothes, the music, the theater of the time period, i love it all.
George orson welles may 6, 1915 october 10, 1985 was an american actor, director, writer and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre and film. Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to star in orson welles production of julius. English bill krohn, myron meisel and richard wilson. The efron character is playing the small role of lucius in the play, and is fired out of spite by welles because they are rivals. Newhall under construction newhall under construction. Despite its jaunty pace and ratatat banter, it takes a while for me and orson welles to find its groove. Zac efron may look like a young brat but one cant deny that he is a good actor. Regarder en hd when a secret marriage is planned between othello, a moorish general, and desdemona, the daughter of senator brabantio, her old suitor roderigo takes it hard. Orson welles complex a documentary film about a legend. While working on the production, he falls in love with sonja jones, the production assistant. You are swept along me both filmmaker and orson and it really does feel like orson. The making of its all true, including a partial reconstruction.
Me and orson welles film complet en entier streaming vf francais 2008 qualite hd en sortira le dans le theatre. Realise par richard linklater avec zac efron, claire danes et christian mckay. We only knew of him through a few film appearances, most notably the third man, and his reputation for brilliance, wit and innovation. Me and orson welles avec zac efron bande annonce vost 20. Ferdinando baldi, richard pottier widescreen edition. Regarder en hd when a secret marriage is planned between othello, a moorish general, and desdemona, the daughter of senator brabantio, her. Arthur anderson was highly critical of the film me and orson welles 2008, which was about a fictitious actor played by zac efron who is fired from orson welless stage production of julius caesar in 1937. Me and orson welles is a 2008 period drama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay, and claire danes.
See what they did there who manages to get a small part in orson welles adam mckay 1937 production of julius caesar. Me and orson welles boasts a breakout performance by christian mckay and an infectious love of the. His dreams are realised when he meets a youthful orson welles christian mckay and lucks a place in his legendary production of julius caesar. Zac efron will star as high school senior richard samuelsan age and grade level the actor knows wellwho, while walking the streets of. Based in real theatrical history, me and orson welles is a comedic comingofage story about a teenage actor who lucks into a role in julius caesar as its being reimagined by a brilliant, impetuous young director named orson welles at his newlyfounded mercury theater in nyc, 1937. Over the course of a magical week, richard makes his broadway debut, finds romance, and experiences the dark side of genius after daring to cross the brilliant welles. Other unfinished films and unfilmed screenplays too much johnson. Me and orson welles is a 2009 american film directed by richard linklater about the life of a high school student, richard, who gets a part in orson welles production of julius caesar at the mercury theatre. King saul of the israelites is visited by the prophet samuel who foretells him.
Some footage is included in the documentaries working with orson welles 1993, orson welles. Me and orson welles is a 2008 britishamerican period drama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay, and claire danes. Efron plays a teenage student who lucks his way into a minor role in the 1937 mercury theatre production of julius caesar, directed by 22yearold genius orson welles. Remember that orson welles himself didnt always look like orson welles. If richard linklaters films can be divided between those that come from mainstream hollywood and those that live a little over in the margins, im not sure where me and orson welles fits. Home comedy drama romance me and orson welles 2009 streaming vostfr gratuit. This film really hit my sweet spot, though at times it fluctuates in and out of its own time in feel, it always bounces back to being an entertaining and informative film. The movie me and orson welles feels like it has a similar trajectory. Me and orson welles is a perioddrama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay and claire danes. In a whirlwind week in 1937 in new york city, a young aspiring actor named richard is thrown into the. Trailer for me and orson welles me and orson welles is a comingofage story set in the heady world of new york theatre.
Too much johnson is a 1938 comedy film written and directed by welles. Film education resources me and orson welles the film. It is based on a novel regarding the circumstances surrounding welless 1937 production of william shakespeares julius caesar for the mercury theatre, and stars christian mckay, claire danes, and zac efron. The story of a whirlwind week in 1937 nyc when a young aspiring actor zac efron is thrown into the middle of orson welles mercury theatre company on the eve of the opening of welles historic staging of shakespeares julius caesar. Me and orson welles 2008 regarder par christian mckay, zac efron, zoe kazan, megan maczko. Me and orson welles 2009 streaming vostfr gratuit film. Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to perform in orson welless groundbreaking stage adaptation of william shakespeares julius caesar. Italian gianfranco giagni and ciro giorgini documentary on welles and italy. After a chance meeting with the famed director, a highschool student zac efron gets a small part in orson welles famous production of julius caesar.
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