“People might be surprised”: Guillermo del Toro and his actors talk about Frankenstein

“People might be surprised”: Guillermo del Toro and his actors talk about Frankenstein



Guillermo del Toro brought his perspective Frankenstein

Having dreamed since childhood of bringing the most famous novel to Mary Shelley, since childhood Guillermo del Toro has finally managed to make his dream come true. The director directed his own Frankensteinand will reveal it to us soon His version of the story of the scientist who regrets giving birth to a terrifying creature.

Before it is revealed to the eyes of the world, Frankenstein was treated to a preview in Los Angeles. On this occasion, Expiration asked several members of the film team. Of which Oscar Isaacthe scientist’s interpreter. He praised “Passion” director For this project. He also revealed that despite the part “Very European” In Mary Shelley’s story, it is told here D’“A very Latin American, Mexican and Catholic point of view”.

“A family drama” with “The very Catholic notion of fathers and sons”

Guillermo del Toro also talked about it Frankenstein. According to him, the film is “A family drama, in many ways”. He also echoed Oscar Isaac’s words before developing a little more the perspective “Catholic” movies:

It’s about the very Catholic notion of fathers and sons and the pain that is passed on from one generation to the next. So there’s this level of emotion.

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The director also highlighted the relevance of the story written by Mary Shelley even today. And the way he modernized this story: “After 200 years, The book and the story always provoke compassion and fear of crossing a borderand I think they are things that we have innovated beautifully for »».

A movie “Incredibly moving and full of heart”

Mia Goththe interpreter of Elizabeth Lavenza, was also questioned by Expiration at the film’s premiere. He also supported Guillermo del Toro’s words Frankenstein From “Family Drama”. The actress then insisted The moving side of the filmexplaining that he expected to see people surprised by this aspect of the film:

It is a story about fathers and sons, forgiveness, redemption, understanding. And I think people might be surprised to find out how incredibly moving and heartfelt the film is.

North American viewers will soon have the opportunity to find out Frankenstein. Because it will be shown in some rooms three weeks before its release on Netflix. Unfortunately, in France, we can only see it on the streaming platform. For this, we will have to wait November 7.

Source: Cine Serie

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