Edward norton on mastery, mustread books, and the future of. The painted veil interviewed by rob carnevale we got a really nice letter from maughams grandchildren saying that this was their favourite of the films that had been made of his books. Icam r75 and r77, count me in as another wes anderson hater. Edward norton, naomi watts in shanghai to shoot the painted veil 20050930 01.
From primal fear to leaves of grass, his roles have been more interesting than those of the average leading man. I fixed a cup of hot tea, grabbed a bottle of water and a few light snacks. Edward norton has 16 books on goodreads with 1400 ratings. Edward norton presents his new movie, a film adaptation of the 1925 novel, the painted veil. Set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. Shes a big edward norton fan and asked that we devote a theme week to him. Since that reputation hasnt come with a great deal of box office success he has moved from leading actor to the character actor status. Goodreads members who liked the painted veil also liked. Newlywed englishcouple walter and kitty fane academy award nominees norton theillusionist, american history x and watts21 grams, mulholland drivehave traveled to china to find purpose in their lives. The original 1934 film starred greta garbo, while the 2006 critically acclaimed version starred edward norton and naomi watts. Somerset maugham novel was the source for the fairtomiddling greta garbo vehicle the painted veil. See how edward nortons tyler durden fared in our badass bracket.
Edward norton world, entertainment, politics, law air date 05152006. Edward norton, naomi watts, toby jones, anthony wong chau sang. Edward norton discusses why the painted veil has become something of a labour of love for him as an actor and producer. Dec 26, 2006 the painted veil is a love story set in the 1920s about a young english couple and a journey that takes them to one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. Somerset maughams exotic,tragic love story the painted veil.
Eleanor tomlinson and neil burger at the photocall of the illusionist during the 32nd deauville festival of american film. Edward norton, naomi watts, toby jones, anthony wong chau sang and liev schreiber appear in the leading roles. His eyes started looking saggy early on and aged him very quickly. May 18, 2010 below are some questions to get us started.
A love story set in the 1920s about a young english couple a doctor and a. I actually do think that youre funny, which may itself be funnynot meanfunny, but haha funny. The painted veil 2006 i was surprised to learn from wikipedia that there had been two movie versions of the painted veil before this one, including a 1934 film starring greta garbo. Somerset maugham this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the painted veil. The painted veil 1934 film, directed by ryszard boleslawski. The painted veil 2006 film, directed by john curran. Somerset maugham the painted veil see other formats. Edward nortons most popular book is ambush at fort bragg.
Jan 01, 2006 set in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. Edward norton has made a career of playing complex characters. The painted veil soundtrack, composed by alexandre desplat. Newlywed englishcouple walter and kitty fane academy award nominees norton theillusionist, american history x and watts21 grams, mulholland drivehave traveled to china to find purpose in their. Edward s been doing interviews since seven oclock this morning, but he feels full of life still. Edward norton on mastery, mustread books, and the future. And, as people, as artists, some of the massive disruption that technology is causing is so exciting, the way that people can share creativity now. Moonrise kingdom was abominable but norton s ass still looks good in those scout master shorts. I mean, partly its because ive worked with john before on the painted veil, and i think he trusts. Feb 09, 2007 the bagger is not saying that the painted veil would have been in the thick of things at the oscars, but it with even a minimum of effort, it could have set a nice place at the table. Walter and kitty barely spoke as they travelled by chair through the inscrutable chinese hinterland. In a situation comparable to the plotlines of most of her silent films, garbo is. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he. Painted veil, the dvd 2007 edward norton and naomi watts star in w.
After a brief absence from screens, norton appeared in three films released in 2006. Find books like the painted veil from the worlds largest community of readers. Hi, this is edward norton and bennett miller talking on thursday, october 2nd. If they were hoping for something funny, they picked the wrong two people. Mar 27, 2020 edward norton, american actor known for his intense performances and uncompromising approach to his work, especially for roles in primal fear 1996, american history x 1999, fight club 1999, and birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance 2014.
Stripped of the british society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in hong kong, she is. The painted veil is a love story set in the 1920s about a young english couple and a journey that takes them to one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. Far worse, an excellent film put together by ambitious people wont get seen at a time when there is a real shortage of great work at theater near you. Edwards been doing interviews since seven oclock this morning, but he feels full of life still. Its 1925 china and walter edward norton and kitty fane naomi watts have arrived in a remote village afflicted with cholera. Somerset maugham, 9780099286875, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
His quiet, considered work in smaller films like down in the valley and the painted veil has been balanced by roles in bigbudget genre films. The title is taken from percy bysshe shelleys sonnet, which begins lift not the painted veil which those who live call life. The painted veil william somerset maugham this is a book to get lost in, not just in the usual way of books, but in a way that is haunting and will have you musing for days and days, long after you have turned the final page. The painted veil had been adapted for the screen twice. Moonrise kingdom was abominable but nortons ass still looks good in those scout. The title is taken from percy bysshe shelleys sonnet, which begins lift not the. There, amid death and misery, kitty sees in a convent of french nuns great examples of selfsacrifice and the kind of happiness she had always wanted. Edward norton interviewed the painted veil collider. Pegged as one of the defining actors of his generation thanks to an impressive run of films like primal fear, fight club, american history x, and the 25th hour, edward norton has spent the last decade more or less confounding those weighty expectations. Every frame is set artfully with a graceful, timeless elegance, which was well thought out by the director. Set in the 1920s, the movie stars norton as a doctor and. Nov 14, 2008 walter and kitty barely spoke as they travelled by chair through the inscrutable chinese hinterland. Edward norton takes apart his acting process and filmography. Once an alist star, he now does a supporting role about once a year.
Sure, theres a romance actually several but the main characters, edward norton and naomi watts, have a. The bagger is not saying that the painted veil would have been in the thick of things at the oscars, but it with even a minimum of effort, it could have set a nice place at the table. Somerset maugham, the painted veil is a love story set in the 1920s that tells the tale of a young english couple, walter fane, a middle class doctor and kitty, an. The screenplay by ron nyswaner is based on the 1925 novel of the same title by w. I am happy to report that this is not the case with the painted veil. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. One of the few occasions where i prefer the movie over the book. The painted veil summary after basically ruining her marriage with an affair, kitty accompanies her husband, walter, to meitanfu, a chinese province afflicted with a cholera epidemic.
A british medical doctor fights a cholera epidemic in a small chinese village, while being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife. Welcome, edward norton, to the national film theatre. How frighteningly yellow were the faces that surrounded them. I had seen the painted veil several times and always knew i just had to own it. Edward norton, american actor known for his intense performances and uncompromising approach to his work, especially for roles in primal fear 1996, american history x 1999, fight club 1999, and birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance 2014. Preceded by the march 20th doran american edition see stott 22. Newlywed englishcouple walter and kitty fane academy award nominees nortontheillusionist, american history x and watts21 grams, mulholland drivehave traveled to china to find purpose in their. Dec 20, 2006 the new film, the painted veil, is not your typical love story. Down in the valley, the surprise hit the illusionist, and his new w.
The 2006 movie starring naomi watts and edward norton is. The 2006 movie starring naomi watts and edward norton is very pretty. The painted veil discussion questions classics reading group. The movie he did with naomi watts was the painted veil, which was really good. He has received multiple awards and nominations, including a golden globe award and three academy award nominations born in massachusetts and raised in maryland, norton was drawn to theatrical productions at local venues as a child. Hes a bacteriologist who wants to find a treatment andor cure for the disease, while shes a socialite who married him only to avoid becoming a. Edward norton, naomi watts in shanghai to shoot the. Making really great music, making really great films, writing great books is an antidote to all of that. Edward harrison norton born august 18, 1969 is an american actor and filmmaker. When ifound out that edward norton was actually going to do press for the painted veil, i knew i had to be there. Sure, theres a romance actually several but the main characters, edward norton and naomi watts, have a kind of reverse. I suspect well have plenty to talk about tomorrow night. The new film, the painted veil, is not your typical love story. Edward norton and polly cohen at the premiere of the painted veil after party.
Jan 05, 2011 set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. Jun 07, 2012 the painted veil william somerset maugham this is a book to get lost in, not just in the usual way of books, but in a way that is haunting and will have you musing for days and days, long after you have turned the final page. The painted veil is a 2006 american drama film directed by john curran. Somehow, the movie version is often a let down if in your imagination the settings were far more beautiful. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its hard to believe that at one time edward norton was just another guy submitting headshots and going from audition to audition while looking for any kind of work waiter, runner to help pay the bills. Books by edward norton author of hell in a cold place. Edward norton has a reputation as being difficult to work with in hollywood.
We wont necessarily discuss each of these questions in order or in so many words, but these are general ideas and themes for the discussion. Feb 16, 2007 edward norton in the illusionist richard jobson. The painted veil is a 1925 novel by british author w. Edward norton at the photocall of down in the valley during the 58th cannes international film festival.
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