The film "Legends of Autumn" tells about the dramatic events within the framework of one family, which is an image of a whole country of that time. The mental torment of the main characters is closely intertwined with political and racial beliefs and doubts about this. The film was not appreciated by film critics, although it received an Oscar in 1995 for the best work of the operator.
Actors "Legends of Autumn" with their game make you feel every little thing and empathize with the heroes until the very end.
Tristan
Each connoisseur of this movie knows the name of the 4 letters of the actor "Legends of Autumn". Of course, this is the famous Brad Pitt, who brilliantly played the role of Tristan.
This work is deservedly considered one of the best in the career of an actor. The image of a handsome man, who was strengthened behind him from the very beginning of his way to the cinema, is overshadowed here by a man who is strong in spirit and body. He follows an inner call, ignoring the opinions of others, and sometimes people close to him.
The hero’s love for his family and brother’s girlfriend impresses with his depth. But a sense of duty and fidelity to the word also delight. A rebel by nature, Tristan is the embodiment of the spirit of freedom of the natives against whom his father fought.
The hero is looking for his own path in life, following his principles and moral principles, which do not always correspond to the norms of society.
The role of Tristan is crucial not only in Pitt's career. The quote from the beginning of the film that “some because of an inner call either go crazy or become legends” fully reflects Bred’s life. We can say with confidence that Pitt belongs to the second category and during his lifetime became a movie legend.
Colonel Ludlow
The game of Anthony Hopkins as the head of the family can be safely called virtuoso, like most of his works. Thus, only a person who himself experienced similar moments can subtly feel the inner world of his hero.
Former US Army colonel in the last years of his service was engaged in the destruction of the Indians. Retired, William is gradually changing his view of many aspects of his life. A family of Indians lives on its land, the head of which raised his sons from childhood.
Ludlow, in his own way, is a happy and unhappy person. His pride is 3 wonderful sons. But he is doomed to survive the youngest of them - Samuel, to observe the complex development of the fate of Tristan and Alfred. In the depths of the soul of the colonel, resentment and pain from the betrayal of his wife Isabelle still does not pass. She abandoned him and the children for the fires of social life.
Other heroes
In the film "Legends of Autumn" the actors and roles were distributed very harmoniously. In addition to the undisputed movie stars, the rest of the cast is also distinguished by thoughtful work on images and professional performance.
The eldest son, Alfred, was played by actor Aidan Quinn, known for films such as The Ghost House, Benny and June, and The Handmaid's Story. His character is a sensible and well-mannered young man who tries to hide his feelings and live by reason. As a result, he achieves everything he wanted, but this does not bring him happiness and satisfaction.
The youngest of the brothers was played by Henry Thomas Jr., who took part in Spielberg’s film “Alien”. In "Legends of Autumn" he got the character of a romantic warehouse and soft by nature. Of all the children, he was most like a mother, and, as the youngest, they tried to protect him from everything.
The main female character in the picture - Suzanne - went to the brilliant Julia Ormond. The list of her acting works is impressive. This is “Sabrina”, “The First Knight”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, where she also played along with Brad Pitt.
Suzanne is the central character in the film. Her appearance brought the Ludlow family back together. However, she was an involuntary cause of many problems in this family. Having lost the meaning of life due to the inability to be with a loved one, the heroine decides to leave this life.
The film "Legends of Autumn", whose actors are known throughout the world, makes you think about the meaning of life and its transience, about simple human joys and sorrows ...
Interesting Facts
- The director of the picture, Edward Zwig, nurtured the idea of the film for 17 years.
- Initially, Tristan was offered to play Johnny Depp, but he refused because of the workload in other projects.
- Actors of "Legends of Autumn" - Pitt and Ormond - only on the set of the film learned to stay in the saddle.
- Suzanne's role was offered by Gwyneth Paltrow.
- The original translation of the word Fall from the name of the film sounds like "Fall."