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Keough & Keoghan: A Natural Chemistry on Set
14 May
Summary
- Riley Keough found working with Barry Keoghan effortless.
- The film Butterfly Jam premiered at Cannes Director's Fortnight.
- Actors discussed challenges of speaking Kabardian language.
Riley Keough expressed her enjoyment of collaborating with Barry Keoghan on Kantemir Balagov's "Butterfly Jam," stating their working styles were very similar and their relationship developed naturally. The film had its premiere at the Cannes Director's Fortnight.
In the movie, Keough portrays Zalya, whose brother Azik is a chef working at her cafe in New Jersey. The narrative follows Azik, his son Pyteh, and Azik's friend Marat as they engage with the local Circassian community and navigate Pyteh's wrestling aspirations.
Keough was drawn to Balagov's film after being deeply impressed by his 2019 feature, "Beanpole." The decision to participate was solidified after a positive conversation with the director.
Challenges arose during filming, particularly with speaking the Kabardian language. Keough noted that the dialect proved tricky, with each actor adapting slightly differently due to limited preparation time.
Harry Melling, who plays Marat, described his character's fascinating complexity and discomfort. Melling also highlighted an intense scene with Keoghan, emphasizing their collaborative and free approach to capturing difficult moments with care and exploration.
