Chapter 102 Shooting 1
On the first day of March, the crew officially started filming quietly, a full year ahead of the filming of this movie in the previous life.
Ryan also met three starring actors on the set. Just like in his previous life, Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes will star in Oscar Schindler, Isaac Steine and Amon Gauss respectively.
He is not familiar with Ben Kingsley, but Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes are different. He has read a lot of works by these two people in his previous life.
The former starred in the Star Wars series as early as the 1970s and 1980s, and later participated in the Star Wars prequel and had many rival scenes with Natalie. After entering the new century, he also starred in commercial masterpieces such as "Hurricane Rescue" and "Tianlong Special Attack Team".
As for the latter, it is very easy for Ryan to remember him. In addition to Amon Gauss, he is also the actor of Voldemort.
Ryan heard Kingsley mention that Spielberg's most desirable actor was Harrison Ford, but unfortunately the latter refused his invitation. Warren Beatty once came to recommend himself, but the old man refused without thinking. He asked a playboy who made a statement to play such a serious role, and it would be a disaster.
Although Oscar Schindler himself is an absolute playboy.
Well, Liam Neeson is also a playboy. Ryan is a person in the circle after all, and he knows a little bit. In recent years, he has dated Helen Mirren, Brooke Xiaosi, Julia Roberts and others.
By the way, Julia Roberts staged a real-life runaway bride last year. Could it be that unlucky man who was kicked? Ryan started to think about it again.
The first thing to shoot is a large number of extras. Teams of Jews, driven by the Nazi SS, lined up like livestock, waiting for inspection and registration. The people in the close-up were either professional Jewish actors or 'Schindler's Jews'.
Everyone understands the heavy history behind this movie. Even without scenes, many actors, including Ryan and Natalie, came to the set to look for the feeling of belonging to that period of history.
Unlike the previous filming, perhaps some suggestions from Ryan reminded Spielberg that he had contacted the All-American Jewish Association and reached a consensus that the other party specially dispatched several staff members to the crew, which could solve some unnecessary troubles.
"Is it cold, Nat." Ryan looked at the girl beside him with concern.
Although they sat in a tent and had hot drinks to drive away the cold, Natalie's thin body made him feel very worried.
"I'm fine, Ryan, you'd better care for yourself. Look at you, your nose is red from cold."
After coming to Poland, perhaps because the atmosphere of the entire crew was too heavy, Ryan and Natalie were much silent, and they also reduced disputes in public. They also filmed such a serious theme, including many survivors of the year. If they really did something rude, it would be too bad.
Ryan is better, but Natalie and Mrs. Shelley are perfect Jews. They have talked with many survivors of that year these days and have gained a lot of insights into that history. Especially when visiting the Auschwitz concentration camp two days ago, this strong and smart girl shed tears in an extremely rare way.
He couldn't help but think of a report in his previous life, accusing Natalie Portman of refusing to issue a statement condemning Israel for expelling Palestinians. How weird the head of the reporter who wrote this article should be...
It is definitely not a blessing for a nation to carry such a painful past. Spielberg held up a loudspeaker and directed the extras wearing satellites to run around. The anxiety and heaviness on his face could not be concealed at all. Working for a long time under such great pressure is a great test for people's spirit.
There are not many shots belonging to Ryan and Natalie, especially as the two are students, it is impossible for them to stay in Poland for too long, and their scenes were scheduled in March.
However, the shooting progress was far from as smooth as imagined. Apart from the outdoor site of the concentration camp, many scenes were shot at the real location of that year, which was like a retelling of the heavy history.
It’s okay for people like Ryan and Natalie to say, but even if they feel it, they will be in a low mood. Many of the Jewish survivors and their descendants were crying during the filming process. Whenever this happens, the crew has to pause the filming.
In the trailer acting as a dressing room, Ryan looked at the shape in the mirror. After the makeup artist left, the bright colors in his eyes gradually disappeared, his firm face also changed his expression, and his permanent back slowly bent down. The strong and intelligent boy instantly turned into a fearful and shrunk boy.
He hasn't played any roles for almost a year, and his acting skills have not deteriorated. He sighed in his heart, but in fact he understands that as time goes by, the performance has penetrated into his soul.
"Ryan, are you okay?" It was not the assistant who knocked in, but Natalie.
"Why are you here?"
"I saw the assistant coming over and calling you, um... I came over for him."
Ryan put on a dark dome hat and a vest of the same color. He looked at the satellite on his left chest and sighed. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be "dead" in the camera today.
Put on a thick down jacket and just walked out of the trailer, Ryan couldn't help but shivered. Although the sun was shining today, the temperature would definitely not exceed ten degrees Fahrenheit. He was indeed a little thinner.
"Hurry up, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Spielberg is anxious."
Perhaps he could watch his friends' acting skills on the spot, Natalie seemed a little impatient.
In the temporary studio, Ryan wrapped her down jacket tightly and waited for Ralph Fiennes. He looked around from time to time. Natalie was also staring at him curiously. Ryan couldn't help but think about whether to carry her into her arms to keep warm.
It seems that this is a good idea. The humanoid stove should be very useful, of course, the premise is that Natalie will not resist.
Ralph Fiennes, dressed in Nazi military uniform, walked in with a faint smell of alcohol. In order to show the madness and evil of Amon Gauss, he would drink a small cup of whiskey before every shooting.
This guy continues to drink and will definitely create a Guinness World Record when the filming is finished. Ryan has no doubts about this, after all, he has a lot of scenes.
However, this later Voldemort, like Gary Oldman, is very suitable for playing this kind of evil character. Not to mention anything else, it is said that when he first appeared on the set in a Nazi military uniform, a Holocaust survivor was frightened and trembled all over.
"Ryan, Ralph, are you ready?" Spielberg finally confirmed.
"no problem."
Ryan took off his coat, picked up the prop brush, and walked into the built bathroom.
After two simple test shots, Spielberg nodded and made a gesture to each department, indicating that the next shot will be officially taken.
"Scene 28, Act 17, start now"
The thin Jewish boy squatted beside the bathtub, using a brush dipped in soap bubbles to remove stains on the bathtub. The sound of leather boots sounded outside. It must be the crazy murderous demon who was back.
The boy trembled in fear and looked back at the bathroom door from time to time. He knew very well what fate would be waiting for him if he could not complete the work in time.
He held the brush tightly with both hands, which was the only tool he could decide his destiny. He couldn't help but use all his strength to wash the bathtub. Unfortunately, the stains were like Nazi fascism and were difficult to eradicate anyway.
At this moment, the boy seemed to see his tragic ending.
The sound of leather boots was getting closer and closer. As the door was opened, the Nazi officer in a short-sleeved shirt stood at the bathroom door.
The boy quickly stood up and saluted, and at the same time took off his dome hat, hunched over, and said shivering, "Report... Report to the sir, I have no way to remove the stains on the bathtub..."
The Nazi officer came over, and the Jewish boy quickly let him go aside, his body trembling in fear.
"What are you using?" said the officer, bent down and checked the bathtub.
"Soap...Sir!"
"Soap, why not use concentrated alkali liquid?" the officer questioned dissatisfiedly.
The boy nervously held the hat in his hand and looked at the Nazi officer. He didn't know what fate would be waiting for him.
It seemed that after a century so long, unexpected words sounded, "Let's do it, you can leave, I... forgive you!"
The Nazi officer said, making a gesture of pardon.
The Jewish boy hurried out of the bathroom with the joy of saving his life.
“Great! It’s past!”
After Spielberg shouted, Ryan unconsciously touched his nose. Perhaps due to his physical condition, he was a little disgusted with the smell of alcohol. He was really uncomfortable standing next to Ralph Fiennes just now.
Of course, there is also cold!
This is just a temporary studio with sets everywhere, but there are no equipment such as heating and stoves.
Fortunately, he had a temporary assistant. Before he could walk back, Natalie had already walked over with her down jacket and quickly draped it on him.
"Thank you, Nat." Ryan wrapped his clothes tightly.
"Is it really that cold?" Natalie rolled her eyes, pointed to the other side quietly, and said in a low voice, "Look at Mr. Finez, she only wore a short-sleeved shirt, and she didn't look like you."
Ryan curled his lips and leaned into Natalie's ear and said, "Dear Nat, if I had such fat, I wouldn't be afraid of the cold."
Natalie almost laughed. Fortunately, she still remembered what movie she was shooting and couldn't help but glared at Ryan.
He scratched his face and quickly changed the topic, "Did you see it, Nat, this is my strength!"
"That's all."
Natalie was disdainful in her body, but she knew in her heart that Ryan's acting skills were indeed extraordinary. She had been in the crew for so many days and had seen the performances of three main actors. Compared with them, she felt that her friends seemed to be better.
Chapter completed!