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This film is beginning to spark a lot of discussion, especially on the independent circuit. Boyhood is literally twelve years in the making, with filming commencing in 2002 and the project ultimately wrapping up in 2014. Apparently, it is being viewed as a very 'ambitious' piece, and I can completely understand why. It is also written by Linklater, who is an extremely talented screenwriter, as evident in his Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight films, Waking Life, and Dazed and Confused. Even though no trailer has yet to be released, let alone a poster, this is what it is (apparently) about:
A few screenshots:
It is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (January 19) and will also be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. There has been no talks, up until this point, about a wide theatrical release, but apparently, this film may spark buyers, so that is always a good sign.
I personally can not wait for this film. Twelve years in the making, documenting the life of a child from 6 years of age up until the end of high school, and actually seeing the real transformation on our screens, in narrative form? Sounds awesome to me. It also has Linklater behind the camera, so I doubt it'll be a disappointment. It is rumoured to be 164 minutes long, so it will be epic in scope, and hopefully in content too.
Coincidentally, the film has just been premiered (didn't realise it was already the 19th), and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
The film tells a story of a divorced couple (Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette) trying to raise their young son (Ellar Salmon). The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
It is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (January 19) and will also be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. There has been no talks, up until this point, about a wide theatrical release, but apparently, this film may spark buyers, so that is always a good sign.
I personally can not wait for this film. Twelve years in the making, documenting the life of a child from 6 years of age up until the end of high school, and actually seeing the real transformation on our screens, in narrative form? Sounds awesome to me. It also has Linklater behind the camera, so I doubt it'll be a disappointment. It is rumoured to be 164 minutes long, so it will be epic in scope, and hopefully in content too.
Coincidentally, the film has just been premiered (didn't realise it was already the 19th), and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
Last edited by Matteo; 04-26-14 at 03:49 AM.
Make the documentary. If that's the hook, it's not been baited properly for me.
