To the 61st birthday of the Australian director Baz Luhrmannwe have compiled a special aesthetic rating of the most popular films chic of its production. Charm and the colors of one of the most fashionable directors (especially after the last successful release with the Elvis biopic) made him a unique and recognizable author.
Although his film output is decidedly limited (only 6 feature films since 1992), much of his work has achieved immediate cult status. Moulin rouge!remake The Great Gatsby not to mention a very original version of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo+Juliet.
6th – Mother Australia
For the second time after great success Moulin rouge!Baz Luhrmann guides his muse Nicole Kidman, is still one of the symbols of elegant beauty. Romantic drama between her and Hugh Jackman takes place in the historical context of 1939 Australia, whereoutback The territory is reminiscent of the Wild West, where instead of Indians there are aborigines with warning gifts of voodoo.
Even here, despite the influence of films of this caliber, Dance with Wolves and it is in the Leonian Westerns that Luhrmann retains the typical features of his cinema. Yes aesthetic studies in scenography and in the appearance of the actors, typical not of frontier cinema, but rather of the Australian shepherds marching behind Luhrmann, in his personal tribute to his native land.
5th place – “Romeo + Juliet” by William Shakespeare
Despiteaesthetics one of the most recognizable moments of Baz Luhrmann’s cinema, components historicity, culture transverse e technique cinematic. Romeo + Juliet by William Shakespeare (1996) best resume all this. This is a postmodern reinterpretation of Shakespeare par excellence, in which the real protagonist is the set design (Oscar nominated).
We are in Verona BeachCalifornian version of the Venetian city, and the fierce struggle between Montague AND Capulettwo main entrepreneurial, carried out on the streets, in restaurants and at gas stations. Family soldiers are armed with Hawaiian shirts and pistols with the family symbol. Luhrmann decides to base the script on Shakespeare’s original. he has DiCaprio and his comrades recite in poetry. The contrast with Wagnerian atmospheric music and modern pop and rock songs enhances the impression. crossovers in the form of art.
4th place – Baz Luhrmann Dance Competition
Baz Luhrmann debuts with a very strong dance musical chic 90s. Ballroom – dance competition follows on the heels of the great successes of the 80s such as flash dance AND Dirty dancing, but gives the author’s version stated. The scenes are dominated by red draped dresses, sparkly shoes and strobe lighting. Everything merged into one the photo is already spinning (pillar of his cinema), but you need technology, you need small budget and you need style discoit is characterized blurs retro and shiny.
3rd place – Dionysian Elvis
Baz Luhrmann’s return to the stage is happening in the best possible way, and in the best possible way. Eight Oscar nominations for Elvis biopic about life and controversial events King of Rock and Roll. Elvis Presley is the perfect subject for a director like Baz Luhrmann. It suits both aesthetically and narratively the needs of an Australian director who is making not a gritty documentary biopic, but drop visually Dionysian version.
In fact it’s more likely art poster through colors glamor, a passion for sparkles and bright colors, gold on a black background and diamonds. The story of Elvis’ difficult life (here if you want a more detailed analysis of the film) with exceptional Austin ButlerI don’t rule it out musical crossover are very loved and in demand by Luhrmann and that’s why they are there, for example Eminem (unreleased song The King and I) And Maneskin.
2nd place – Moulin Rouge!
Many consider it Baz Luhrmann’s emblematic film. Moulin rouge! And blockbuster of color, music and dance which sums up all the aesthetic aspects of his cinema. The place and time are probably the ones an Australian director would like to live in. Those where in cafes and clubs Bohemian Among the French at the end of the 19th century, you can find such characters as the artist Toulouse-Lautrec (in the film he was played by a supporter of Luhrmann, John Leguizamo).
A whirlwind love story between London writer Christian (Ewan McGregor) AndEtoile Moulin Rouge, Satin (Nicole Kidman) was born through a misunderstanding and is constantly interfered with by the rich Duke of Monroe (Richard Roxburgh), which promises impresario Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent) a large loan for his project at the Moulin Rouge in exchange for a night with Satine. Everything is told through original interpretations of modern songs, from Your song Elton John Show must go on Queen passing through Smell like teen spirit Nirvana, etc.
1st place – “The Great Gatsby” by Baz Luhrmann
One of the most beloved remakes in cinema history. The Great Gatsby Luhrmann’s bouza has entered the imagination of more modern generations. The Australian director returns after 17 years to direct Leonardo DiCaprio. in one of his most famous interpretations to the general public. Carat chic typical for this film The baroque pomp of parties at Gatsby’s housewhich is dominated by the most precious materials such as gold, diamond and crystal.
And DiCaprio, a symbol of unbridled elegance, takes more than just the previous version to its extreme. Robert Redford in 1974, but also a 1974 bestseller. Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Roaring Twenties Luhrmann’s base are the most chic never saw.