Tonight on TV: Scarlett Johansson’s first major film role in a touching drama inspired by a true story

Scarlett Johansson vs. Robert Redford

In 1998, Scarlett Johansson, then fourteen years old, burst onto the screen in the film The man who whispered in the horses’ ears, by and with Robert Redford. If previously she had already played small roles on the screen, it is with this film that she achieved international recognition.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Evans, published in 1995 and is significantly inspired by the true story of Buck Brannaman, who also served as a consultant on the film. Buck Brannaman is known for his gentle horse training methods, which emphasize mutual understanding and respect rather than strength and dominance. These techniques inspired the character of Tom Booker, played by Robert Redford in the film.

The plot follows young Grace MacLean, traumatized after a serious horseback riding accident that costs her best friend her life and leaves her seriously injured. Grace is deeply hurt, both physically and emotionally. Her mother, Annie MacLean, played by Kristin Scott Thomas, is desperate for a way to help her daughter overcome this ordeal.

Searching for solutions, Annie learns about Tom Booker, a horse whisperer from Montana, played by Robert Redford, owner a special gift to treat injured or traumatized horses. Convinced that she can help, Annie brings Grace and her horse Pilgrim to Booker.

Remarkable beginnings

With her touching performance as Grace in The man who whispered in the horses’ ears, Scarlett Johansson received the YoungStar Award, awarded by The Hollywood Reporter, for best female performance in a motion picture. A debut noticed by Hollywood, which then allowed the actress to establish herself in leading roles Ghost world in 2001.

Two years later, it was his role Lost in translation by Sofia Coppola which allowed her to win the BAFTA as best actress. Twenty years later, Scarlett Johansson is still one of the most famous faces in international cinema. Her career reached a new high in 2010 when she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the character Black Widow for the first time. Next year she will be the new protagonist of the new film in the Jurassic World saga.

Source: Cine Serie

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