Ethan Hawke’s stunning transformation in ‘Blue Moon’—a’ sensation in Berlinale!
Ethan Hawke’s powerful performance put Blue Moon in the spotlight at Berlinale! The film, his first collaboration with longtime collaborator director Richard Linklater in a decade, shook audiences with its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
Blue Moon received tremendous acclaim at its Berlinale world premiere. This biographical-musical drama film from Sony Pictures Classics depicts the life of American songwriter Lorenz Hart (Hawke), who, while battling alcoholism and depression, faces the opening night of Oklahoma!—the first musical written by his former creative partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.
‘Blue Moon’ screening brings applause—Ethan Hawke’s unforgettable transformation!
After the screening, the entire Palast Theater erupted in applause for Linklater and his star-studded cast, especially for Ethan Hawke, star of the Before trilogy and Boyhood, who made a stylish entrance in a checkered suit and a large multicolored tie.
Hawke’s character in the film Blue Moon was so transformed that he was almost unrecognizable on screen—especially in terms of his height, as in real life songwriter Lorenz Hart was only 5 feet tall. His powerful performance, as well as the brilliant performances of co-stars Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott, also received tremendous applause from the audience.
Emotions Run High on the ‘Blue Moon’ Stage—Linklater and Hawke Share a Precious Moment!
Director Richard Linklater shared on stage, “We wanted the film to feel like a Rodgers and Hart song—totally live, cheeky, sad, touching, and funny, all at once.” He also revealed that the project took 12 years to work on but joked, “Hawke was a little young for the role initially!”
Ethan Hawke said of his approach to the role, “It was an exercise in simplicity—I looked at it like music or a Matisse drawing, incredibly simple.” But on stage, he also had to deal with a superfan who kept trying to speak. Hawke responded with a smile, “Thank you so much; I love you too. Let’s see you later!”
Later, the actor signed an autograph for the fan and smiled politely when she patted him on the arm—a moment that won over the audience!
‘Blue Moon’ rocks Berlinale—thunderous applause and star power!
“Blue Moon”* got a standing ovation at the Berlin Film Festival that lasted for more than a minute by local standards. No one counted the applause, though—at least according to festival director Tricia Tuttle, who previously told Variety, “True cinema lovers don’t like clap-o-meters!”
Whether it was counted or not, “Blue Moon,” which is competing for the Golden Bear, has become the festival’s first big, big, star-studded hit. It had its world premiere in Berlin, and it won over the audience!
The festival has already been headlined by Robert Pattinson with his “Mickey 17” and Timothee Chalamet with his “A Complete Unknown,” but the grand entry of “Blue Moon” has made the film atmosphere even more exciting!
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the rights to “Blue Moon” in the US, and according to reports, it is being planned to release it in autumn.
There is tremendous excitement among the audience regarding the release of this much-awaited film. The makers are all set to make it an impressive cinematic experience.
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