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Oracle of DelphiAl Pacino is Salvador Dali?
October 18th 2007 00:05
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Strangely I see it working
After just doing a brief overview of the life and work of surrealist Salvador Dali last week news today on cinematical.com is that a biopic is on the way. Coincidence, I hope not.
Al Pacino (Dog Day Afternoon, Cruisin) has signed on the ever morphing line to play Dali in the new film based on the book Dali and I: The Surreal Story, originally penned by one time protégé Stan Laurysenn.
Scheduled to start shooting soon the adaptation is to be controlled by Australian Writer/Director Andrew Nicols (Gattaca, Lord of War). Rewriting the script Nicols has a difficult task ahead because of the iconic status of the subject.
Ludicrously talented and absurdly individual the man and his work have been misunderstood ever since the world learnt the name and saw the visual style Flawed and troubled it would be difficult to paint the man as either sympathetic or uncaring because of all the obtuse angles to his persona, a deft manoeuvre to pull off. (They may have the right actor for the job if he drops the “hoo-haa”)
Salvador Dali "Swims with the fishes"
Set from the 1960’s to 80’s period of the influential painter, sculpture and filmmaker’s career. This was a time of excess when Salvador’s fame and success had exceeded his personal identity.
His output appeared purely for commercial reward and eccentricities became more flamboyant as his notoriety inspired passionate fans. His work suffered at the hands of ego but his desire to live life to the full through unique eyes was constantly taking precedent.
More than just a pretty face
I adore the creations he left behind. The enigmatic mystery to the psyche of the real human that may be captured onscreen entices. The contradictions and incredible image that Dali projected deserves the attention and I hope that the film itself emulates the art.
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Comment by Lilla
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This is a really exciting eventuallity?
If this is done well, and I agree it looks like it may work, it will be riveting. I think it could offer us all some great insight into Dali's (often misunderstood) style and "intentions."
I look forward to it's release.
Lilla ...
Comment by Tracy
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Tracy
Comment by Dexter
I'm excited about the prospect of this one too. Dali was an incredibly vibrant man, with a host of complexities. A rich character that hopefully Pacino will mine completely.
I appreciate your support.
Comment by Dexter
This film will only cover the later part of his life when he was already established as an artist. Exposing his inner psyche will be a challenge but if the filmmakers achieve it, then this could be the biopic of the year.
Thanks for dropping in.
Comment by Tracy
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Do you have any idea when it might come out?
Tracy