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Affleck's Personal Film: A Family Affair
2 Sep
Summary
- Casey Affleck's new film, Company, premieres at Venice.
- The movie spans three timelines and explores loneliness and healing.
- Affleck cast his sons, girlfriend, and parents in the film.
Casey Affleck's third directorial feature, "Company," is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film unfolds as a Gothic-infused mystery across three timelines, delving into themes of loneliness and healing. Affleck describes the creative process as personal, with the script co-written over six years with Ron Hansen.
The screenplay functions like a cinematic nesting doll, originating in 1975 and traveling back to 1953 and 1903. The narrative features an isolated older man, Tom, who takes in a freezing actress, leading to stories from a 1903 farming couple and a drifter named Caleb.
"Company" is notably a family affair, with Affleck's sons Indiana and Atticus, his girlfriend Caylee Cowan, and his parents all involved. The film is dedicated to his parents, who passed away recently. Affleck expressed feeling immense pressure due to his loved ones' involvement, calling it "guerrilla filmmaking."
The production was notably low-budget and shot over two weeks on Whistler Mountain, British Columbia, across all seasons. Affleck often had to assemble new crews, with his eldest son Indiana assisting in various departments. The casting process was also on-the-fly, with many actors confirmed just days before shooting.
