Del Toro's "Frankenstein" emphasizes humanity over horror in its Venice film festival screening
In the world of cinema, Guillermo del Toro continues to captivate audiences with his latest projects. Two of his recent works, Nightmare Alley and a new adaptation of Frankenstein, have made a splash at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
Nightmare Alley, written and directed by del Toro, premiered at the festival alongside Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite and Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly. The movie, which was also showcased at the festival, is one of three films Netflix is presenting.
Oscar Isaac takes on the role of the title character, Victor Frankenstein, in Nightmare Alley. The film explores the theme of living with a broken heart and the consequences of cruelty. Isaac delivers a compelling performance, diving deep into the emotional turmoil of his character.
Del Toro did not write the script with artificial intelligence in mind. Instead, he largely avoided computerized special effects and built lavish sets for the actors. This approach, combined with Isaac's performance, creates a gripping and immersive cinematic experience.
Meanwhile, del Toro's retelling of the Frankenstein story presents the scientist as the true monster. In this adaptation, the creature is portrayed by Jacob Elordi. Del Toro has been obsessed with Mary Shelley's novel since he was a boy and always wanted to create his own film version.
The creature in this retelling is depicted as a sensitive, knowledge-seeking being, a stark contrast to the traditional portrayal of the monster. Del Toro's Frankenstein, titled Nightmare Alley, is one of 21 films competing for the Golden Lion prize at the Venice Film Festival.
Nightmare Alley is expected to have a limited release in cinemas in October, followed by a release on Netflix in November. The movie also features actors Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, and Felix Kammerer.
Del Toro expressed a desire for the movie to get a wide cinema release. In an amusing comment, he jokingly referred to CGI as being for "losers". It's clear that del Toro's passion for creating visually stunning and emotionally resonant films shines through in both Nightmare Alley and his new adaptation of Frankenstein.
The movies address the danger of misusing modern technologies, a theme that resonates in today's world. Del Toro's work serves as a reminder that the power of cinema lies not in special effects, but in the stories we tell and the emotions we evoke.
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