If these walls could talk…
That familiar phrase resonates deeply with Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming film Here, which conceptualizes what it would be like if the walls themselves could see. Directed by Zemeckis, this unique narrative unfolds entirely from a single fixed point of view.
Set in one living room, the camera doesn’t budge. Instead, time moves swiftly—covering over a century within the film’s brisk 104 minutes. As Zemeckis told Vanity Fair, The single perspective never changes, but everything around it does. It’s actually never been done before…
A Reunion and Innovative Storytelling
Here marks a reunion for the cast and crew of the iconic Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star, alongside key collaborators like screenwriter Eric Roth and director Robert Zemeckis. The film releases on November 15th.
Zemeckis highlights the philosophical nuances by stating, What passes by this view of the universe? I think it’s an interesting way to do a meditation on mortality…
The Leads and Their Transformative Roles
The film sees Tom Hanks portraying Richard at multiple ages using a combination of traditional makeup and digital de-aging effects. From a young man in the 1960s to his late 80s, Hanks adapts across decades.
Robin Wright enters as Margaret during Richard’s late teenage years, evolving from his girlfriend to his wife. Both characters age on screen through state-of-the-art visual effects.
An Unparalleled Challenge in Cinematic Technique
Zemeckis leverages advanced digital tools to handle these transformations—a task that has its challenges. He remarked, There’s always been a restlessness in trying. I’ve always thought that our job is to show the audience things they don’t see in real life…
Evolving Scenery Reflects Changing Times
The film employs gradual transitions between eras through changing scenery and props within the room itself. An example includes overlaying segments of earlier or later periods before switching fully to new scenes.
A First Glimpse into Early 20th Century Residents
Michelle Dockery and Gwilym Lee, portrayed as early 1900s inhabitants of the house, add depth to the historical narrative. They provide an insightful look into life during those years.
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