Released november 25th, 2009, me and orson welles stars zac efron, claire danes, christian mckay, zoe kazan the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 47 min, and received a score of 73 out of. Ferdinando baldi, richard pottier widescreen edition. Me and orson welles zac efron claire danes christian mckay 2009 after a chance meeting with the famed director, a highschool student zac efron gets a small part in orson welles famous production of julius caes. Dec 17, 2009 claire danes is a very appealing sonja and zac efron makes richard a believable innocent filled with the hopes and idealism of youth but it is christian mckays dazzling welles that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. Me and orson welles in us theaters november 25, 2009 starring zac efron, ben chaplin, george coulouris, christian mckay. 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. 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. I t is difficult to recapture the excitement orson welles generated 50 years ago among cinephiles and serious theatregoers.
A teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius ceasar directed by a young orson welles in 1937. Based in real theatrical history, me and orson welles is a romantic comingofage story about a teenage actor who lucks into a role in julius caesar as its being reimagined by a. Mckay is simply stunning here as welles the look, the eyebrow, the mannerisms, the bounce, the voice never have i seen welles, as a character, better done. During this week, richard will find romance with a worldly older woman, become immersed in a creative experience few are afforded, and learn. Zac efron will star as high school senior richard samuelsan age and grade level the actor knows wellwho, while walking the streets of. Richard samuels, joseph cotton, and norman lloyd talk about ladies and what they like about evelyn allen. Coming in 2009, the major motion picture from the director of slacker the irresistible story of a stagestruck boy coming of age in the golden era of broadwaywith some very famous supporting characters me and orson welles is a romantic farce that reads like a whos who of the classic american theater. 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.
Directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, claire danes, christian mckay and ben chaplin. In 1953 mori met orson welles, citation needed and he cast her as the female lead of his film mr. Me and orson welles 2009 streaming vostfr gratuit film. 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. The story of a whirlwind week in 1937 new york city whena young aspiring actor 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. Allan hunter, screen international the film is a must for lovers and students of the theatre. It was listed as one of the years top ten films by critics including philip french of the observer, david denby of the new yorker, and.
Me and orson welles is a comingofage story set in the heady world of new york theatre. 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. 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. American writerdirector richard linklater talks about me and orson welles, his new comedydrama based on the early career of legendary director.
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. Rhodri orders is an actor, known for me and orson welles 2008. Telecharger moi et orson welles 2009 film complet en francais. Paola mori was born in 1928 to an italian aristocratic family. To set this templates initial visibility, the state. Me and orson welles is an agreeable, reasonably convincing imagining of the circumstances surrounding welles legendary staging of julius caesar. During this week, richard will find romance with a worldly older woman, become immersed in a creative experience few are afforded, and learn the downside of. It is based on a novel regarding the circumstances surrounding welles s 1937 production of william shakespeares julius caesar for the mercury theatre, and stars christian mckay, claire danes, and zac efron. Not only was he an amazing director, but also an accomplished actor and in theater, film and radio.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Irina pantaeva at an event for me and orson welles 2008 irina pantaeva at an event for me and orson welles 2008. Released november 25th, 2009, me and orson welles stars zac efron, claire danes, christian mckay, zoe kazan the pg movie has a runtime of about 1. A teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius caesar directed by a young orson welles in 1937. Orson welles is alive and well and residing in the body of british actor christian mckay. Me and orson welles 2009, based on robert kaplows 2003 novel, stars zac efron as a teenager who convinces welles. Trailer for the richard linklater film, me and orson welles. In the film fade to black 2006, a fictional thriller set during welles s 1948 journey to rome to star in the movie black magic, danny huston stars as welles. Me and orson welles by robert kaplow sophie martelli. It was screened at the woodstock film festival in september 2009, where. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. We see instead the dynamic young tyro, the worldbeating talent who hired an.
Me and orson welles is a breezy, insightful, laughoutloud funny love letter to a golden age in american entertainment. Orson welles voice as the narrator adds something though the accompanying music can be quite annoying, but i suppose that this was used a. A teenager hired to star in orson welles production of julius caesar becomes attracted to a careerdriven production assistant. Tweetemail tweetemail orson welles will probably forever be considered one, if not the best directors to ever live. Me and orson welles is a 2008 britishamerican period drama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay, and claire danes.
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. Starring zac efron, claire danes, and christian mckay. Despite its jaunty pace and ratatat banter, it takes a while for me and orson welles to find its groove. Me and orson welles doesnt serve up the compromised, struggling artist of welles s late or even middle years. Set in 1937 new york, the story centers on a high school student efron who happens upon the yettoopen mercury theatre and is noticed by its mercurial founder, orson welles. A schoolboy stumbles upon a major role in welless production of julius caesar in this sublime adaptation of robert kaplows book, says philip. Remember that orson welles himself didnt always look like orson welles. Orson welles statecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. Christian stuart mckay born 30 december 1973 is an english stage and screen actor. When george coulouris joined the bristol old vic company in 1950 after a. Dec 18, 2009 tweetemail tweetemail orson welles will probably forever be considered one, if not the best directors to ever live. Me and orson welles is a perioddrama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay and claire danes. 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.
Me and orson welles is a 2008 period drama film directed by richard linklater and starring. Released by decca records in 2008 containing music from me and orson welles 2009. Me and orson welles 2009, based on robert kaplows 2003 novel, stars zac efron as a teenager who convinces welles christian mckay to cast him in his 1937 production of julius caesar. His citizen kane and the magnificent ambersons are considered to be two of the greatest films ever made. Trailer for me and orson welles me and orson welles is a comingofage story set in the heady world of new york theatre.
Nov 25, 2009 watch the movie trailer for me and orson welles 2009. Me and orson welles, based on a novel by robert kaplow, tells the story of a teenager, richard samuels zac efron, who is swept from learning about shakespeare in the classroom to the fast paced world of the mercury theater on broadway when he lands a role in orson welles famous 1937 production of caesar. His dreams are realised when he meets a youthful orson welles christian mckay and lucks a place in his legendary production of julius caesar. Watch below the first official movie trailer of me and orson welles. 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. 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. Film education resources me and orson welles the film.
I was amazed that i had to purchase the cd from england as it can not be bought in america even as a download. By 1953, she had begun carving out a career for herself as a film actress, playing supporting roles in several italian films. Sep 08, 2008 me and orson welles is an agreeable, reasonably convincing imagining of the circumstances surrounding welles legendary staging of julius caesar. Hd moi et orson welles 2009 film complet en francais.
In the directors chair richard linklater on making me and orson welles. The impersonation of welles by christian mckay in me and orson welles is the centerpiece of the film, and from it, all else flows. Everything you need to know about me and orson welles movie. Me and orson welles is a fictionalised account of orson welles production of shakespeares julius caesar in new york in 1937. A week in the life of aspiring actor richard samuels efron, where he finds himself cast in orson welles staging of shakespeares julius caesar and falling for an older woman danes. Watch the movie trailer for me and orson welles 2009. Library, so i use the page numbers from france, supplemented on occasion by the line.
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. The impersonation of welles by christian mckay in me and orson welles is the centerpiece of the film, and from it, all else. Overview of me and orson welles, 2009, directed by richard linklater, with simon lee phillips, megan maczko, al weaver, at turner classic movies. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of orson welles in the 2008 film me and orson welles, for which he was nominated for over two dozen awards. It was listed as one of the years top ten films by critics including philip french of the observer, david denby of the new yorker, and michael phillips and a. Me and orson welles 2009 after a chance encounter, theaterloving teen richard samuels zac efron gets the opportunity of a lifetime when famed director orson welles christian mckay gives him. Jump to navigation jump to search initial visibility. Nov 23, 2009 watch the clip titled ladies for the film me and orson welles 2009. Me and orson welles 2009 after a chance encounter, theaterloving teen richard samuels zac efron gets the opportunity of a lifetime when famed director orson welles. Ce nest pourtant quen mai 2009 quun distributeur fut trouve. See the full list of me and orson welles cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Dec 05, 2009 i t is difficult to recapture the excitement orson welles generated 50 years ago among cinephiles and serious theatregoers.
A teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius ceasar directed by a young orson welles. Me and orson welles trailer 2009 trailer for me and orson welles. Orson welles i know what it is to be young 1984 youtube. Me and orson welles is a romantic comingofage story about a teenage actor who lucks into a role in julius. Orson welles, ivica pajer, aldo pedinotti directors.
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