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Safdie Dives Deep Into 'Marty Supreme' Dream Sequence
30 Jan
Summary
- Director Josh Safdie narrates a key dream sequence from 'Marty Supreme'.
- Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the Oscar-nominated film.
- The apple motif symbolizes winning and represents Kay Stone's past hustle.
Director Josh Safdie provides a detailed narration of a significant dream sequence from "Marty Supreme," a film nominated for nine Academy Awards. This scene captures Marty, played by Timothée Chalamet, in a moment where his aspirations are at their peak.
Safdie elaborates on the character of Kay Stone, a former movie star portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow. He highlights a scene involving a bowl of fruit, where an apple's appearance signifies Marty's success, drawing parallels to Kay's own past struggles and ambitions.
The musical score, titled "The Apple," by composer Dan Lopatin, features a Viennese choir to create a heavenly atmosphere. This segment allows viewers to experience Marty's stardom through Kay's perspective, reminding her of her own past pursuits.
Cinematographer Darius Khondji and Safdie aimed to replicate the visual grandeur of 1949 newsreel championships. The film's table tennis sequences, meticulously choreographed by Diego Schaaf, involved extensive training for actors Timothée Chalamet and Geza Rohrig to emulate exhibition-style play.
Key moments include a dramatic match point and Bela Kletzki's strategic play, enhanced by Timothée Chalamet's expressive laughter, which Safdie notes is integral to the film's emotional impact and conveys joy.
