In our chaotic modernity, when the production of films is literally put on stream, and the world of the film industry is determined by fierce competition, an adequate translation of the names of films appears to be extremely important. Each author wants to make the name of his project quite catchy, memorable, vivid and, of course, sold. Nevertheless, the name of the film is not so much a publicity stunt as a key to the interpretation of its content. There are many examples where films that are released have the same name. This publication is dedicated to film projects called “Lonely Hearts”.
The real story of killers
Let's look at the crime thriller of a joint American-German production of Lonely Hearts. The actors who performed the roles of the first plan are familiar to everyone: D. Travolta, D. Gandolfini, D. Summer, S. Hayek, S. Caan. The film was created by Todd Robinson, who appeared on the screen as a screenwriter and director at the same time. The story is based on a real story in which the main characters are two detectives chasing the ruthless killers Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez, nicknamed “Lonely Hearts”.
The film has two interconnected storylines. The first is devoted to the investigation of Elmer Robinson, the second - entirely and completely to the crimes and relationships of the manic couple.
Acting Ensemble
Thriller “Lonely Hearts”, the actors and roles of which were selected each other under the vigilant control of producer Boaz Davidson, has an impressive composition. The role of the main character-detective was played by the charismatic John Travolta. Although film critics met his work with restraint, pointing to the static nature of the actor’s game. But all sorts of praise was awarded to Salma Hayek, who boldly tried on the image of a serial killer who survived psychological trauma in childhood. In the filmography of the actress, there are a lot of vivid roles, but this memorable character is 100% hit. An impressive musician and actor Jared Leto, who professionally revealed a complex image, appeared in the movie. He was somewhat inferior to his on-screen partner Hayek in brightness, but was on a par with the skill of reincarnation.
Swingers movie
An entirely different subject matter was presented to the viewer in 1970 by the Italian director and co-author of the script Franco Giraldi. What is his work called “Lonely Hearts” about? Actors who performed the main roles: W. Tonyazzi, Z. Berger, D. Serra, S. Tranquilli. The film was staged according to the original script by Ruggiero Maccari, who created unforgettable sad everyday episodes in the tragicomedy Ettore Skola. This project is called by individual filmmakers the first film about swingers.
Plot
The actors of the film “Lonely Hearts” told the viewer the story of the generally sweet family Stefano (actor Hugo Tonyazzi) and Giovanna (actress Senta Berger). The couple, wise by everyday experience, have long been together. Therefore, spouses easily guess desires and read each other's thoughts. One day, spending a weekend on the seashore, the characters get acquainted with a young couple of Englishmen, who, as it turned out, are actively practicing the exchange of partners. The husband agrees to follow the example of youth, the wife initially resists such an experience. But the next morning the British disappear, the temptation remains unfulfilled, and the spouses realize that they have missed something interesting.
Mini-series
The Russian melodramatic television movie was directed by Sergei Komarov in 2013. Actors of the series "Lonely Hearts" - I. Pegova, A. Chernyshov, Yu. Takshina, V. Simonov, O. Ivanitsa and others - told the audience the story of Lisa Grushina. A young 35-year-old woman is endowed with a unique gift: she, hearing the music inside herself, can determine from a photo whether people are suitable for each other, whether they can become a happy couple. Once, after a depressing conflict situation, a girl gets acquainted with Artyom Sychev and is imbued with sympathy for him. The man answers the beauty in return, but his dark past does not allow the hero to decide on close romantic relationships.
The leading role, actress Irina Pegova, made her film debut in 2003 in the film "Walk" directed by Alexei Uchitel. Since then, actively removed. Her filmography includes more than 50 works.
Andrei Chernyshov, who embodied the main character Artyom on the screen, is known to the domestic audience for participating in the following series: “Free Woman 1.2”, “Two Fates”, “Obsession”, “The Right to Love”, “Twins”, “General Therapy” . The actor willingly takes part in various television shows ("King of the Ring", "Ice and Fire", "Two Stars"), starred in commercials.
Three more: thriller, comedy, drama
The American dramatic thriller "Lonely Hearts" (actors: E. Roberts, B. D'Angelo, D. Cassidy, H. Ware) was directed by Andrew Lane in 1991. The main character Alma Bates through a special service meets Frank. Almost immediately, an inexperienced girl falls in love with a charming real estate agent. He takes a large sum of money from her and disappears.
Australia's 1982 comedy melodrama also has the title Lone Hearts. Actors W. Hughes, N. Kay, D. Finlayson, D. Blake, D. Hardy embodied on the screen an unpretentious plot in which a sissy of 50 years old falls in love with a seasoned tempered and experienced wise temptress.
An impressive drama was created in 1958 by the American director Vincent J. Donehu. In his "Lonely Hearts" starred M. Clift, R. Ryan, M. Loy, D. Hart. The narrative is famously twisted around the personality of Adam White, who agreed to keep a column in the newspaper under a female pseudonym. At first, he considers his position to be a passing step in the career ladder, but after he radically changes his attitude to work.