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Movie The Golden Compass:
◎Title The Golden Compass (The Golden Compass)
◎Era 2007
◎Country United States/UK
◎Category Adventure/Drama/Family/Fantasy/Thriller
◎Language English
◎Subtitles N/A
◎IMDB Rating 6.6/10 (20,071 votes)
◎IMDB link/title/tt0385752
◎File format XviD + AC3
◎Video size 720 x 306
◎File size 15MB x 99
◎Long time 113 Min
◎Director Chris Weitz
◎Starring Nicole· Nicole Kidman…..Marisa Coulter
Daniel Craig…..Lord Asriel
Eva Green…. .Serafina Pekkala
Dakota Blue Richards .....Lyra Belacqua
Adam Godley .....Pantalaimon (voice)
Nonso Anozie .....Iorek Byrnison (voice)
Jim Carter .....John Faa
Tom Courtenay .....Farder Corum
◎Plot summary:
All the stories take place in a universe that runs parallel to our world , this is an era when wizards rule the northern sky, and polar bears are the bravest warriors. As for humans, each of them has a spiritual beast transformed from his own soul, which is as important as the heart.
The lifeblood of the Arctic is controlled by a mysterious organization called the "Bishop's Tribunal". Recently, their confidence has expanded to the point of wanting to control all humans. The only obstacle in front of them is a legend passed down from ancient times. The most sacred object to this day is the golden compass. Among the children of this era, one of them is destined to own it.
For Lila Bellaqua, who is only 12 years old, she seems to have not yet felt the earth-shaking changes and her innate mission. Her uncle, Count Asriel, will She was entrusted to the principal of the University of Jordan to raise and protect her. This lively, cute but sophisticated little girl treated the campus as a playground, and was quite content with being unsupervised because she not only had a loyal friend who could get into trouble with her Roger is accompanied by the guardian spirit "Pantalaimon" - a small spirit beast that can change its shape according to the surrounding conditions.
However, Lila's world is slowly changing quietly...
Count Asriel is preparing for a journey to the North Pole, not only to study a There is a mysterious substance called "dust", and he also suspects that there is another space parallel to his own world on the other side of the Arctic Circle. Obviously, his research will eventually threaten the "Bishop's Court", and they are bound to take action All measures, including closing the University of Jordan, made Count Asriel retreat.
At this time, many mysterious incidents of kidnapping children suddenly occurred, and it was rumored that they were all taken to the North Pole... For Lila, the rumors were equal to the facts, because her friend Roger also disappeared. . Just when Lila vows to go to the end of the world to save Roger, a new face appears in the school. Mrs. Marissa Kalter is a very deceptive scientist and a world traveler - but look Up, she seemed more like a female leopard waiting for an opportunity.
Smart Lila soon discovered that she had fallen prey to a well-designed trap. It seemed that someone had been coveting her "golden compass" for a long time, and the "Bishop's Court" was also trying to find it at all costs. . The "Golden Compass" was given to Lila as a gift by the principal of the Jordanian school. It is a mysterious and powerful device that can restore the facts, tell the truth that others want to hide or hide in the shadows, and even change the future. .
Lila sensed the dangerous aura of Mrs. Kalter, and she knew it was time to leave, because she not only wanted to rescue Roger, but also stopped the evil deeds of the "Bishop's Court". However, fate has destined that Lila will not be alone on this trip. She is protected by the Jepton people, a tribe that likes to make a living on the sea. Their chiefs are Fal, Mo Coster and Fader Coram.
However, as allies, the Jeptons may not be so trustworthy, but fortunately Lila also has the help of the witch Serafina Pakola and the Texas Air Force Lee Scosby... In this way, Lila urgently plunged into an adventure that took her into the sky and across the ocean, to the wild land of ice and snow in the far north, where she gained another powerful ally, An armored bear, Iorek Burnison, who vows to help her in battle until she succeeds.
A war is imminent. It is not only Lila's world that has undergone changes, but also other parallel spaces. With the help of friends and allies, and the power of the "Golden Compass", Lila must muster up her courage and learn all she has learned in her life before she can stop the evil force.
Behind the Scenes:
Chris Weitz’s Adaptation Journey
"His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass" is a story about a precocious 12-year-old The epic story unfolds of the little girl Lila Bellaqua. Her curiosity and willful nature open a mysterious door that may lead to the destruction of her world... As a foster student at Jordan University in Oxford An orphan, Lila is raised by the school's most patriarchal figure, the principal, and her best and most trusted friend Roger, a boy who helps out in the kitchen. Chris Weitz, the film's writer and director, said: "When the story begins, Lila is doing some of the things she must do every day in her life, without even realizing that her words, actions or decisions will It may affect the world she lives in, or other parallel spaces. Basically, she is still in the formative stage of her personality, a little wild, willful and precocious.”
Chris. The first time Weitz "encountered" this magical trilogy created by Philip Pullman, which has been widely read and received multiple literary awards, he decided to adapt it into a film, and Weitz's previous preparation The acclaimed "Single Parent Transfer" was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Weitz recalled: "My friends have recommended this set of British fantasy novels to me several times, and I was indeed attracted by them. "The Golden Compass," the first of the trilogy, was first released in 1995. ; The second "The Subtle Knife" (The Subtle Knife) and the third "The Amber Spyglass" (The Amber Spyglass) were published in 1997 and 2000 respectively... They brought Pullman many awards, among which "The Amber Spyglass" " also won the Whitbread Award for Best Novel of the Year - the first time this award had been awarded to a children's book. So far, this series of novels has sold 14 million copies worldwide, and Pullman is now working on the sequel to "His Dark Materials", tentatively titled "The Book of Dust" ).
After obtaining the adaptation rights with permission from Philip Pullman, Chris Weitz brought it to New Line and made a statement about his overall concept of the film, and then began a three-month production process. The process of turning his imagination into real images. "This story offers all the elements that every filmmaker would love - compelling content, fantastical characters, psychological and philosophical depth," Weitz said, "and it gave me an opportunity to be a An opportunity to make a beautiful and excellent film, although it takes place in a world full of magic, but is about the human soul, loyalty and kindness.
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For producer Deborah Forte, the journey of bringing Philip Pullman’s novel to the big screen began 11 years ago when she first When she read the manuscript of "The Golden Compass", she immediately bought its film rights, and behind her was "Scholar Pictures" to support her. Ford recalled: "My thought at the time was, 'This is a unique writer and I want to buy all his works. '"
New Line producer Ileen Maisel's recognition of the novel came from her colleagues, because she found that they all seemed to be interested in the story that belonged to Lila. "It's a story about a little girl learning about herself, but it happens in a different magical world," Marshall said. Lila did what we'd all been waiting for, and her bravery was applauded by everyone, and I think that's what makes it so appealing.
Deborah Ford added: "Everyone was fully prepared - all departments and individuals involved had a good understanding of the story from the outset." Material, they appreciate it, have unlimited imagination about it, and are willing to follow Chris Weitz to turn his imagination into images. Therefore, when Weitz is determined to become the director, everything will become feasible. "
Chris Weitz, Deborah Ford and Elle Marshall formed a strong behind-the-scenes production team, and they also gained the trust of Philip Pullman himself: "I do When it came time for me to do it, I gave my heart and soul to Weitz and his production team, who would turn it into a film. I couldn't ask for anyone more trustworthy than them, and I knew it could be Will be the greatest decision of my life. ”
Tips:
·Philip Pullman, the author of the original novel, originally wanted Jason Isaacs to play Count Asriel and Nicole Kidman. Playing Marissa Kalter, Samuel L. Jackson plays Lee Scosby... Unfortunately, the original author did not have the right to cast, and in the end only Kidman fulfilled his wish.
·The name Serafina Pakola was borrowed from Philip Pullman while browsing the phone book.
·Director Chris Weitz decided to write the adaptation himself, he said. , the film and its ending were influenced by the 1975 "Children" and the 1977 "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope". At the same time, Weitz also pointed out that the film did not have a direct reference to religion or Jesus. This is a major element of the original novel - a decision that was criticized by fans of the book. According to Weisz, New Line was afraid that the anti-religious content would affect the film's box office revenue in the United States. But in order to appease fans, Weitz promised to express it in a tactful way. Many scenes are set in Scandinavian regions such as Norway and Svalbard. was filmed, but no actors actually went there because the producers didn't want them to get sick due to the extremely cold weather.
·In December 2004, Chris Weitz resigned as director. , said he was extremely frustrated because the film required too many stunt challenges. In August 2005, Anand Tukel replaced Weitz as the director, and the original writer Philip Pullman was 100% satisfied. Turkel felt that the film should have its own central theme, which was the protagonist Lila's adventure of finding herself and her family. In May 2006, Turkel decided to resign herself to her fate and quit, citing disagreements with New Line. Returning again.
·More than 10,000 girls from Cambridge, Oxford, Edswick and Kendal in the UK auditioned for the role of Lila Bellaqua. In June 2006, the 12-year-old Dakota Blue Richard, a school girl in London, was selected after being recognized by Philip Pullman.
·In July 2003, Tom Stoppard (Tom Stoppard) was selected. ) wrote the script for the film. One year later, when Chris Weitz was confirmed as director, he refused to accept Stoppard's script, preferring to do the adaptation work himself.
·"The Golden Compass" "" was the name used when the novel was released in the United States. When it was published and released in the United Kingdom, it was called "Northern Lights" (Northern Lights).
·Before starring in the film, Daniel Craig was a die-hard fan of the original novel. Similarly, Dakota Blue Richard had also read the novel and was still in the National Center for the Performing Arts. I've seen the stage version.
·A 10-minute trailer of the film was screened at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
According to producer Deborah Fort, she and Philip Pullman discussed the feasibility of Nicole Kidman playing Marissa Kalter as early as 10 years ago. Went in for discussion.
·Initially, Adam Godley was the voice of the spirit beast Pantalaimon, but he was later replaced by Freddie Highmore.
·Because the armored bear Iorek Bernsson was computer-generated, young actor Dakota Blue Richard had to fight with a giant, headless bear. Oval hairy play. As Richard read her dialogue, someone on set would respond to her with Iorek's dialogue.
·The film probably requires more than 600 sets of costumes, all of which are freshly made.
·Earl Asriel is played by Daniel Craig, the current 007. Earlier, in the London stage version, this role was played by Timothy Dalton, The former 007.
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