Quantcast

Blindness trailer

Posted by Ryan Adams On April - 23 - 2008

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9S2KwhKGO8[/youtube]

Groans of disappointment this morning when the rumors of Fernando Meirelles’ Blindness premiering at Cannes seem to be nothing more than that — rumors. But here’s the teaser trailer (high-def version) and the very cool one-sheet after the cut.

Too soon to start some buzz for cinematographer César Charlone and a second Oscar nomination? (His first nomination was for City of God, and his second should’ve been for the sick acidic color palette he achieved to represent the soul-less villainy at the core of The Constant Gardener.)

Casino Online



18 Responses for "Blindness trailer"

  1. TAD April 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 pm 1

    I have a friend who is taking cinematography at York and he has had the opportunity to work along side of César Charlone and thus has seen the finished product of Blindness. He initially thought that the cinematography over powered the film and didn’t serve the film very well because it was almost too flashy. But that was only after he saw a few clips. After he saw the whole thing, he said that he took back everything he had said before about it.

    So that’s a good sign! I’m thinking maybe an oscar for Mr. Charlone.

    -TAD

  2. cjKennedy April 23rd, 2008 at 1:26 pm 2

    I dig the one-sheet (and yes, I frequently use words like ‘dig’ without a trace of Gen X irony…I’m just a nerd), but I’m kind of luke warm on the trailer. Love the idea, love the look, love Mark Ruffalo…but I don’t know.

  3. Tufas April 23rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm 3

    I also look forward to Blindess, and not just because its from a great writer from my country. Look at that cast! And Fernando… City of God and Constant Gardener are two of my favorite movies. And César Charlone’s cinematography seems brilliant.

    I deem this picture Worthy

    Cheers
    T.

  4. Euan April 23rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm 4

    This was definitely the movie I was most looking forward to – mainly because of the talent involved, I admit – but after seeing the trailer and thinking about the actual premise, is it really so terrifying being the only non-blind person? Maybe I need to read the book, but after considering it, maybe its just an interesting concept rather than a convincing truth.
    But aside from the plot, can it work as a film? Although film is of course an extremely visual medium, can it really convey the terror of sudden blindness, and moreover, the apparent terror of being able to see?
    i do have utter confidence in the film and its creative team, and I’m sure they’ll pull this off, but with anybody else I would be inclined to think this is just another high-concept Hollywood thriller that would’ve been better left as just a concept.

  5. nancy April 23rd, 2008 at 7:11 pm 5

    This reminds me of how sadly “The Constant Gardener” was ignored by AMPAS. It deserved nominations for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Actor and above all …Best Picture. I am looking forward to this film because of everyone who is involved…Mereille, Charlone and Moore…..except for Ruffalo. So sorry Ruffalo fans…..but I think he is so boring to watch.

  6. Ryan Adams April 23rd, 2008 at 7:26 pm 6

    too true, Nancy.
    The Constant Gardener was the Atonement of 2005.

    Prestige British production, deeply and tragically romantic, directed with impeccable taste and restraint, from an elegant literary source.

    4 Oscar nods for The Constant Gardener are mere crumbs compared to its 10 BAFTA nominations.

  7. ZacharyTF April 23rd, 2008 at 7:38 pm 7

    According to Jeff Wells, Blindness is playing at Cannes!

  8. Proman April 23rd, 2008 at 8:27 pm 8

    I get a very strong Children of Men meets Invasion vibe from this. This may not necessarily be a bad thing though it does seem a little gimmicky.

  9. Ryan Adams April 23rd, 2008 at 8:56 pm 9

    Proman, “a little gimmicky”?
    Euan, “just another high-concept Hollywood thriller”?

    I haven’t read Blindness yet, so I won’t worry about coming across as a Literati snob. You guys realize this is an adaptation of one of the most lauded novels of the past 20 years, right?

    Library Journal:
    To describe as allegory this story of unnamed characters in an unnamed city who are struggling with an undiagnosed epidemic of “white blindness” is both too simple and too complex. Beyond any emblematic purpose, the characters act out life with all its paradoxes and hidden truths. Ultimately, the greater meaning here is the simple story of human frailty and community in the modern world. In searing prose, both complex and minimal, all this and nothing more is revealed. No wonder Saramago won the Nobel prize this year.

    The Washington Post:
    “An important book, one that is unafraid to face all of the horrors of the century.”

    ok, we know a movie is not a novel, and maybe no film can capture the ethereal qualities of the writing that everyone has raved about. Until I can experience Saramago’s novel for myself, I’m counting on the praise from our readers who, um, read — cjKennedy, Alison, Jennybee, and Tufas, among others. That’s enough trusted validation for me to be excited about Blindness.

  10. Matthew April 23rd, 2008 at 9:28 pm 10

    Don Mckellar, Fernando Meirelles, Cesar Charlone, Mark Ruffalo, Gael Garcia Bernal… and a performance that doesn’t look too annoying from Julianne Moore. But I’m most excited about McKellar’s writing (brilliant Canadian writer) with Meirelles’ direction (loved City of God and the AMPAS-ignored The Constant Gardener). Everything is great about it. I approach something with so much talent and possible awesomeness behind it wearily.

  11. sonnymoscoso April 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 pm 11

    im not too worried, i trust mairelles and charlone… moore is gonna have to carry this film, but im hoping to see how gael garcia does with his role… (the most complex character in the novel, if you ask me)

  12. filmfan April 24th, 2008 at 12:28 pm 12

    “and a performance that doesn’t look too annoying from Julianne Moore.” (Matthew)

    W H A T ? ! ? Do you know that you are talking about one of the world’s best and most acclaimed screen actresses? An actress who received 4 Academy Award nominations, an actress who won the lead acting awards of the Berlin and Venice Film Festivals, an actress who gave genius, raved performances in films like “Boogie Nights”, “Magnolia”, “The End of the Affair”, “The Hours” and “Far From Heaven” (for the last one she received 20 awards in 2002), the actress who stared in Robert Altman’s “Short Cuts”, in Louis Malle’s “Vanya on 42n Street”, in the Coens’ “The Big Lebowski”, in Alfonso Cuaron’s “Children of Men” and in Todd Haynes’ “I’m Not There.”? You mean this actress? Well, no. The performance doesn’t look annoying. And with this director, Meirelles, it won’t be.
    To your information: This isn’t Cameron Diaz or Catherine Zeta-Jones you are talking about. This is Julianne Moore.

    Moore for Oscar.

  13. Ryan Adams April 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pm 13

    too right, filmfan
    Having seen the fascinating but seriously bent Savage Grace, Julianne Moore seems more likely to be nominated for Blindness. Savage Grace, too outré for Oscar.

    Moore tops my list of actresses who should’ve won an Oscar already (Far From Heaven, Oh My God) so whatever it takes, I’m ready to hop onboard.

  14. Alison Flynn April 24th, 2008 at 3:21 pm 14

    I’m looking forward to this film. The one-sheet is very cool and I love both Mark Ruffalo and Julianne Moore. It’s Oscar time for Moore and I’d like to see Ruffalo with a nomination.

  15. Tufas April 25th, 2008 at 11:37 am 15

    Julianne was my favorite part of The Hours. Also stunning in Far From Heaven. Moore for Oscar!

    T.

  16. Melanie April 26th, 2008 at 12:36 pm 16

    Blindness is a great novel and it’s not about the terror of being the only seeing person. It’s not a thriller at all, really, because it’s impossible to separate the concept for the richness of the book as a whole.

    It’s far more complex and interesting. Saramago is a true original. Of course, Love in the TIme of Cholera was a great novel too with an actor as wonderful as Javier Bardem, and it was a disappointment.

  17. Wael April 26th, 2008 at 9:05 pm 17

    Add my voice to The Julianne Moore love fest. Like Meryl Streep, even in the worst hokiest movies she is fantastic and makes that movie (A couple come to mind) completely watchable.

    She was in I’m not there? Then I must rent it. Yes Kill me now for not having gone to see it in theater… Me! A lover of Todd Haynes movies.

  18. elessar April 28th, 2008 at 6:46 pm 18

    Here’s the link to the Guardian article confirming BLINDNESS’ presence at Cannes:

    http://film.guardian.co.uk/cannes2008/story/0,,2276320,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=16


Leave a reply


All comments should respect the Awards Daily House Rules. If you think a particular comment breaks these rules then please let us know, quoting the comment in question.



  • 82nd Oscar Ceremony

    Hosts: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin
    Producers: Adam Shankman, Bill Mechanic
    Director: Hamish Hamilton
    Music: Marc Shaiman

    Quentin Tarantino
    Pedro Almodovar

    Ampas Breakdown

    Actors-1,205
    Producers-462
    Executives-436
    Sound-405
    Writers-382
    Art Directors-373
    Directors-375
    Public Relations-370
    Members at Large-254
    Shorts/Feature Ani-335
    Visual Effects-272
    Music-233
    Editors-227
    Cinematographers-201
    Original Score-234
    Documentary-145
    Makeup-115
    Total Voting Members -approx 5,777


  • 82nd Oscar Ceremony

    Hosts: Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin
    Producers: Adam Shankman, Bill Mechanic
    Director: Hamish Hamilton
    Music: Marc Shaiman

    Quentin Tarantino
    Pedro Almodovar

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2009: Official Screen Credits forms due

    Monday, December 28, 2009: Nominations ballots mailed

    Saturday, January 23, 2010: Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT

    Tuesday, February 2, 2010: Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater

    Wednesday, February 10, 2010: Final ballots mailed

    Monday, February 15, 2010: Nominees Luncheon

    Saturday, February 20, 2010: Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation

    Tuesday, March 2, 2010: Final polls close 5 p.m. PT

    Sunday, March 7, 2010: 82nd Annual Academy Awards presentation



  • Twitter
    Facebook
    RSS





  • Words

    “The first time I saw The Hurt Locker, I had forgotten who the director was. As the film unfolded I kept saying to myself, “Wow, whoever directed this really has a unique intellect and highly focused directorial vision.” I knew that this film was different, that it had a depth not usually seen in a film set during wartime — but I didn’t know exactly how or why I was experiencing this reaction. When the end credits rolled, my “aha!” moment arrived. “So it’s a woman!” I thought, “It all makes sense to me now.”

    Yet, I believe that Bigelow won the DGA — and quite possibly will win the Oscar — not because she’s female but because she did excellent work. Some voters may choose her to make some kind of political or feminist statement, but Bigelow’s name wouldn’t be on that ballot unless she deserved to be there.

    Some claim that the dearth of awards recognition for female directors is because there are so few good female directors. To me, a statement like that ignores the fact that bias has prevented more women from getting good material to direct.”
    by Pierre
  • Recent Comments

  • Contender Tracker

    Awards So Far

    NBR Winner+
    /top ten*
    LAFCA Winner+
    BFCA Critics Choice Win+/Nominee*
    NYFCC Winner +/*
    SEFCA Winners+/*
    Golden Globes Nominee+/*
    SAG Winner+/Nominee*
    National Society of Film Critics winners+
    Producers Guild Winner+/Nominees*
    Directors Guild Winners+/Nominees*
    Art Directors Guild Nominees*
    Writers Guild Nominees*
    American Cinematographers Society*
    American Cinema Editors*
    Cinema Audio Society*
    BAFTA Nominations*


    Best Picture
    The Hurt Locker*+++**+++******
    Avatar*+********
    Inglourious Basterds***+****
    Up in the Air+*+*******
    Precious******
    District 9*****
    A Serious Man*****
    An Education*****
    Up****
    The Blind Side

    Best Actor
    Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart++++*
    George Clooney, Up in the Air+*++***
    Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker**+*
    Colin Firth, A Single Man****
    Morgan Freeman, Invictus+***

    Best Actress
    Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side+++
    Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia++++**
    Carey Mulligan, An Education+****
    Gabby Sidibe, Precious****
    Helen Mirren, The Last Station**

    Best Supporting Actor
    Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds+++++++*
    Woody Harrelson,The Messenger+***
    Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones****
    Matt Damon, Invictus***
    Christopher Plummer, The Last Station*

    Best Supporting Actress
    Mo'Nique, Precious+*+++++*
    Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air+****
    Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air****
    Penelope Cruz, Nine**
    Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart

    Best Director
    Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker++++*++*
    Jim Cameron, Avatar*+**
    Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds****
    Jason Reitman, Up in the Air***
    Lee Daniels, Precious**

    Best Original Screenplay
    Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds+*
    Joel and Ethan Coen, A Serious Man+*+*
    Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker***
    Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Up*
    Oren Moverman, The Messenger

    Best Adapted Screenplay
    Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air+++++*
    Armando Iannucci, In the Loop+
    Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious**
    Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell, District 9**
    Nick Hornby, An Education*

    Best Editing

    Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua, James Cameron, Avatar+**
    Chris Innis, Bob Murawski, The Hurt Locker***
    Julian Clarke, District 9**
    Joe Klotz, Precious
    Sally Menke, Inglourious Basterds**

    Best Cinematography
    Mauro Fiore, Avatar+**
    Christian Berger, White Ribbon+++*
    Barry Ackroyd, The Hurt Locker***
    Robert Richardson, Inglourious Basterds***
    Bruno Delbonnel, Harry Potter

    Best Art Direction

    Avatar+**
    Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus*
    Nine*
    Sherlock Holmes
    The Young Victoria

    Best Sound Mixing

    Avatar+**
    The Hurt Locker***
    Star Trek* **
    Inglourious Basterds
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen*

    Best Sound Editing

    Avatar
    The Hurt Locker
    Up
    Star Trek
    Inglourious Basterds

    Best Costume Design
    Sandy Powell, The Young Victoria +*
    Catherine Leterrier,Coco Avant Chanel*
    Janet Patterson, Bright Star**
    Colleen Atwood, Nine*
    Monique Prudhomme, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

    Best Original Score
    Michael Giacchino, Up+*
    Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders, The Hurt Locker!
    James Horner, Avatar*
    Alexandre Desplat, The Fantastic Mr. Fox
    Hans Zimmer, Sherlock Holmes*

    Best Foreign Language Film (submissions)

    A Prophet, France+*
    The White Ribbon, Germany**
    El Secreto de Sus Ojos, Argentina
    Ajami, Israel
    The Milk of Sorrow, Pru


    Best Documentary Feature

    The Cove++**+
    Food, Inc.**
    The Beaches of Agnes++*
    Burma VJ*
    The Most Dangerous Man in America
    Which Way Home


    Best Animated Feature
    Up+++**
    The Fantastic Mr. Fox+*+***
    Coraline****
    The Princess and the Frog***
    The Secret of Kells

    Best Visual Effects

    Avatar+*
    District 9* *
    Star Trek**

    Best Makeup

    The Young Victoria**
    Star Trek*

    Il Divo*


    Best Song
    The Weary Kind – T Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham, Crazy Heart ++
    Down in New Orleans, The Princess and the Frog
    Almost There – Randy Newman, The Princess And The Frog***
    Loin de Paname, Paris 36

    Best Live Action Short
    The Door
    Instead of Abracadabra
    Kavi
    Miracle Fish
    The New Tenants


    Best Animated Short
    French Roast
    Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty
    The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte)
    Logorama
    A Matter of Loaf and Death


    Best Documentary Short

    China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province
    The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner
    The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant
    Music by Prudence
    Rabbit a la Berlin