Brad pitt and benedict cumberbatch, the film version. Cumberbatch has in the past acknowledged his ancestors slave ownership. Fassbender, cumberbatch and ejiofor in the slavery drama. Benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor and michael fassbender.
Benedict cumberbatch, star of pbs skein sherlock, is set to join the cast of new regencys 12 years a slave. Apart from that, it is a very good film, but be prepared to be shocked by some of the violence. Jul 11, 2017 the 12 years a slave book shows slavery as even more appalling than in the film of human bondage its the most devastating film about slavery ever, but the book shows the institution to be. Benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor in 12 years a slave. Benedict cumberbatchs slave owning ancestors plantation. What 12 years a slave teaches us about racism today busted halo. Oct 11, 20 did you guys know i was in the hunger games. Steve mcqueens movie is a work that arouses both interest and respect, but the cinematic experience it offers is ultimately limited in terms of the artistic challenge the movie has set itself. Cumberbatch s character in 12 years a slave was a pastor yet did not disagree with owning other human beings faith.
How benedict cumberbatchs family made a fortune from slavery. Benedict cumberbatch is a british actor who is famous for his radical portrayal of sherlock holmes. First hes sold to william ford benedict cumberbatch, a baptist preacher who doesnt. Cumberbatch at the premiere o 12 years a slave at the 20 toronto internaitional. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, lupita nyongo, benedict cumberbatch, paul dano, brad pitt, alfre woodard. True story behind brit directors movie starring brad pitt and benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch to work through twelve years a slave. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by michael fassbender, as well as unexpected kindnesses, solomon struggles not. William ford benedict cumberbatch with solomon northup.
Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes benedict cumberbatch, brad pitt and newcomer lupita nyongo, 12 years a slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in american history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope. Benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor and michael. Sarah paulson and michael fassbender in 12 years a slave 20 sean. But most of his 12 years was spent under the watch of the cruel planter. Ejiofor, lupita nyongo, michael fassbender, and benedict cumberbatch. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch. Brad pitt, benedict cumberbatch, michael fassbender, paul giamatti, sarah paulson, scoot mcnairy, paul dano, garret dillahunt, chiwetel ejiofor, taran killam, steve mcqueen. Solomon northups narrative explores one of the darkest times in.
What 12 years a slave teaches us about racism today. Benedict plays william ford a slave owner who encounters the films hero solomon northup chiwetal ejiofor who won a bafta and was nominated for an academy award for his performance. How benedict cumberbatchs family made a fortune from slavery and why his roles in films like 12 years a slave are a bid to atone for their sins. This powerful film based on a true story won three oscars. I believe tibeats is skulkin about the premises somewhere. The inside of the church where benedict s family once worshiped in. Should benedict cumberbatch say sorry for the slave owners. Is 12 years a slave really a historically important and. A new behindthescenes featurette for 12 years a slave featuring chiwetel ejiofor, benedict cumberbatch, and paul dano. On the heels of lee daniels the butler comes 12 years a slave, another truelife tale that turns the lens on the africanamerican experience. The moving and utterly brutalfilm 12 years a slave tells the real story of soloman northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free africanamerican man living in saratoga who is kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. In his book, the real solomon northup refers to eppss lewd intentions toward. Now, perhaps most exciting, cumberbatch has been cast in twelve years a slave, which is the third teaming of director steve mcqueen hunger, shame and actor michael fassbender.
The movie won the bafta award and the academy award for best picture as well as the golden globe award for best drama. Now a major motion picture directed by steve mcqueen and starring brad pitt, chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, benedict cumberbatch, and paul giamatti. I also have to say that the acting in 12 years was first rate as were the set designs, costuming, etc. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Considering the social and economic importance of slavery in americas history, the scarcity of serious films depicting the daily life of slaves in the confederate states is significant especially since the aftereffects from this shameful episode still echo through the culture. But most of his 12 years was spent under the watch of the cruel planter edwin epps michael fassbender, who posed an. Benedict cumberbatch joins steve mcqueens twelve years a. Benedict gives a convincing portrayal as a peaceful slaveholder in this drama about slavery. I basically made it my passion to make this book into a film. Cumberbatchs character in 12 years a slave was a pastor yet did not disagree with owning other human beings faith. So benedict cumberbatchs ancestors were slave owners. Directed by steve mcqueen and starring chiwetal ejiofor 12 years a slave tells the true story of solomon northup a free man and fiddler player from saratoga springs new york.
Even more so, it drives home the reality that slavery back in the mid19th century was seen as being a normal part of everyday life. Having said all of that, 12 years a slave was a far, far better movie than the passion at least it touched upon the main plot points of the memoirs of solomon northrup. Should benedict cumberbatch say sorry for the slave owners in. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by michael fassbender, as well as unexpected kindnesses, solomon. This, at last, really is history written with lightning. The only thing that lets this film down is the rather odd beginning and the at times lessthanclear dialogue. Benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor and michael fassbender star in 12 years a slave trailer brad pitt and paul giamatti also appear in the film about solomon northup, a free man who was. Benedict cumberbatch to work through twelve years a slave elizabeth durand 06012012 benedict cumberbatch and his awesome name are about to add yet another awesome line to their already. Oct 18, 20 the moving and utterly brutalfilm 12 years a slave tells the real story of soloman northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free africanamerican man living in saratoga who is kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery.
A freeborn black man is abducted from new york and sold into slavery in this historical drama based on the autobiography of solomon northup. John ridley screenplay by, solomon northup based on twelve years a slave by. So benedict cumberbatch s ancestors were slave owners. Emotionally, sometimes even close to physically, it was painful to watch and thats putting it mildly. The 12 years a slave book shows slavery as even more appalling than in the film of human bondage its the most devastating film about slavery ever, but the book shows the institution to be. Feb 02, 2014 benedict cumberbatch, left, and chiwetel ejiofor in a scene from the film 12 years a slave. One of the best and most enduring of the slave narratives, it is a frank, incisive. Oct 18, 20 12 years a slave isnt the first movie about slavery in the united states but it may be the one that finally makes it impossible for american cinema to continue to sell the ugly lies.
Michael fassbender and chiwetel ejiofor in 12 years a slave. Chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbener, benedict cumberbatch, lupita nyongoo. Review is 12 years a slave really a historically important and powerful film. The film pulled no punches when dealing with the harsh realities of americas slave trade and the evil acted out by those who took part in it. Twelve years a slave is based on an incredible true story of one mans fight for survival and freedom. Director steve mcqueen and screenwriter john ridley film were largely faithful northups 1853 biography, twelve years a slave. The producer of the documentary, interviewed on cbs, revealed that, at the end of making the documentary on. Jan 31, 2014 how benedict cumberbatch s family made a fortune from slavery and why his roles in films like 12 years a slave are a bid to atone for their sins. Oscar buzz follows fassbender, ejiofor in 12 years a slave an ugly rotation of white masters await. We have the first images from steve mcqueens slavery drama 12 years a slave, starring chiwetel ejiofor, benedict cumberbatch and michael fassbender. Oct 17, 20 12 years a slave starts its true story in 1841 when solomon northup british actor chiwetel ejiofor, a violin player living free in new york with his wife and children, gets tricked into a job in. A powerful and riveting condemnation of american slavery, 12 years a slave is the harrowing true story of solomon northup who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, enduring unimaginable degradation and abuse until his rescue twelve years later. Jul 23, 2016 benedict cumberbatch scenes in 12 years a slave. In an irony which even a hollywood screenwriter couldnt make up, benedict is currently treading red carpets in support of the oscar campaign for 12 years a slave, the harrowing hit film which.
New york city commissioners ancestors were slaves of benedict cumberbatchs family new york city commissioner who shares surname with. In the precivil war united states, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. New york city commissioners ancestors were slaves of. Benedict cumberbatch based on the 1853 autobiography twelve years a slave by solomon northup. It is a masterpiece of history,of one man,one free mans life. The 12 years a slave book shows slavery as even more. The thing is, this chapter in 12 years a slave the book is a fascinating, yet also simple illustration of how the institution of slavery worked and just what a deplorable, selfperpetuating machine it was. More recently, he has narrated an imax documentary on jerusalem and starred in the critically acclaimed movie, 12 years a slave. Benedict cumberbatch, left, and chiwetel ejiofor in a scene from the film 12 years a slave. Steve mcqueen is directing the pic starring chiwetel ejiofor, michael. Steve mcqueens powerful film adaptation starring chiwetel ejiofor, brad pitt, michael fassbender and benedict cumberbatch won best picture at both the. News and tagged 12 years a slave, benedict cumberbatch.
He also made a brief appearance in 1917 2019 as colonel mackenzie. In film, cumberbatch has starred in amazing grace 2006 as william pitt the younger, star trek into darkness 20 as khan, 12 years a slave 20 as william prince ford, the fifth estate 20 as julian assange, and the imitation game 2014 as alan turing. Benedict cumberbatch scenes in 12 years a slave youtube. Sarah paulson discusses difficulties of playing ms epps 12 years a slave duration. He wants you dead, and he will attempt to have you so. In october 2011, michael fassbender who starred in mcqueens previous films. Benedict cumberbatch to work through twelve years a slave elizabeth durand 06012012 benedict cumberbatch and his awesome name are. Nov 08, 20 considering the social and economic importance of slavery in americas history, the scarcity of serious films depicting the daily life of slaves in the confederate states is significant especially since the aftereffects from this shameful episode still echo through the culture. Dec 07, 2017 having said all of that, 12 years a slave was a far, far better movie than the passion at least it touched upon the main plot points of the memoirs of solomon northrup. Jan 27, 2014 new york city commissioners ancestors were slaves of benedict cumberbatch s family new york city commissioner who shares surname with sherlock star benedict cumberbatch believes his ancestor. Williams, benedict cumberbatch, michael fassbender, lupita nyongo, sarah paulson, brad pitt.
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