Released in cinemas in 2005, Million Dollar Baby is one of the best films of the legendary Clint Eastwood, a work of great precision that allowed the American to win the Oscar for the best director for the second time in his career. Rejoice: You can (re)discover this Seventh Art classic this Sunday night at Arte!
million dollar baby It tells the story of Frankie Dunn, the boxing coach he plays Clint Eastwood You. Long rejected by her daughter, she withdraws into herself and lives in an emotional wilderness, avoiding any relationship that might increase her pain and guilt.
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The day Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) walks through the doors of her gym, looking for a coach, she brings with her not only her youth and strength, but also a story that has trials and a vital requirement: to penetrate the ring, trained by Frank and finally paid for a lifetime a dream Then a turbulent relationship will develop between these two…
We’re not going around the ring million dollar baby, inspired by various semi-autobiographical stories written by a certain FX Toole (actually Jerry Boyd, a former professional trainer who spent a lot of time in the world of boxing), is a minor masterpiece. Praised by the press (4.9 out of 5) and the audience (4.4 out of 5), this moving melodrama, of great classicism and great sophistication, excites the eyes. It’s hard to escape unscathed…
million dollar baby Was the big winner of the 77th Oscar. This work made it possible Eastwood Proving once again that he was as convincing in thrillers and westerns as he was in melodrama, Madison Road won four major statues: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for a Motion Picture. Hilary Swank and Best Supporting Actor for Morgan Freeman.
9 kilos of muscle gained by Hilary Swank
To prepare for the role of Maggie, Hilary SwankAbsolutely incredible on the screen, there were no more than three months left. The actor worked with Hector Roca, who was among the best trainers in the world according to International Boxing Digest. He also had long daily weight training sessions. Swank ended up gaining 30 pounds of muscle, joining a long list of stars who gained significant weight for the role.
Fiction million dollar baby It was a huge success in French cinemas with over 3 million entries. Don’t miss your chance to see it or see it again tonight at home!
Tonight on Arte at 9 o’clock.
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