Few people have been left untouched by the plight of desperate refugees trying to make it to Europe, and at the Venice Film Festival, actors and directors alike shared their distress over the crisis, pleading for tolerance and compassion.
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Tilda stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and Matthias Schoenarts in the remake of the 1969 film La Piscine.
Guadagnino said he had moved the setting to the island and introduced the theme of immigration in order to create a sharp contrast with his self-absorbed main characters.
In the film, Fiennes portrays a record producer and the ex-lover of a rock legend (Swinton). She also pulled more than ever from her Destiny’s Child catalog, used inspirational words from Maya Angelou and UFC fighter Ronda Rousey and told the audience near the end of her 90-minute set: “I am so, so happy to celebrate my birthday with y’all”.
Swinton, who was directed by Guadagnino in “I Am Love” (2009), said at first the timing was not right for her to do “A Bigger Splash“.
A lot of different-genre films are to be watched out for during the said festival – with aforementioned artists showcasing their films. “It was a moment in my life I really didn’t want to say anything – but I figured if it was possible for me to take part in this scenario, the one thing that came to mind was: I could come if I don’t have to speak”. The Hollywood Reporter said it benefits from a “cool and desirable cast” but “feels empty and intellectualized at the core, where it should feel powerfully emotional”.
Early trade reviews for the European drama have been mixed but critics are universally praising Fiennes for his turn as the cocky and meddling Harry.
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The film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival Sunday is among 21 competing for the Lion d’Or top prize, to be awarded Saturday.
