The movie won the bafta award and the academy award for best picture as well as the golden globe award for best drama. He wirked on plantations in the state o louisiana for twelve years afore his release. Oct 18, 20 in the years before the civil war, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the south. Over in the french quarter, the slave pen of trader freeman paul giamatti, where northup and eliza adepero oduye are sold to the wellmeaning but morally compromised ford benedict cumberbatch, is madame johns legacy, 632 dumaine street one of the finest 18th century building complexes in louisiana, the house survived. Oct 18, 20 12 years a slave bluray and dvd debuts march 4th feb 4, 2014. In retelling the harrowing true story of solomon northup. Over in the french quarter, the slave pen of trader freeman paul giamatti, where northup and eliza adepero oduye are sold to the wellmeaning but morally compromised ford benedict cumberbatch, is madame johns legacy, 632 dumaine street. Chiwetel ejiofor stars in his oscarnominated role as a free new york man sold into slavery in the year 1841.
But with the exception of a somewhat distracting thirdact cameo by coproducer brad. Directed by steve mcqueen hunger, shame and scripted by john ridley red tails, 12 years a slave is a wellcrafted film that uses the topic of slavery in the precivil war u. Jan 11, 2014 12 years a slave is not an easy watch and nor should it be. Oct 30, 20 it caused quite a sensation when it came out, but since 1853, the book 12 years a slave by solomon northup has largely faded from memory. Jan 10, 2014 as steve mcqueens oscar favourite 12 years a slave opens at cinemas, sarah churchwell returns to the 1853 memoir that inspired it one of many narratives that exposed the brutal truth about. Weitere infos zu 12 years a slave im tobis filmclub. The film stars chiwetel ejiofor as the protagonist, northup. It is an adaptation of the 1853 autobiographical slave narrative memoir of the same name by solomon northup, a new york stateborn free negro who was kidnapped in washington, d. Jul 14, 2019 in the years before the civil war, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the south. Read the 12 years a slave movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Written by john ridley, based on twelve years a slave by solomon northup.
The opening scenes of 12 years a slave, steve mcqueens searing adaptation of the truelife account of a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the precivil war south. It caused quite a sensation when it came out, but since 1853, the book 12 years a slave by solomon northup has largely faded from memory. Its clear from the start that this movie isnt content to simply be viewed. To hear some tell it, perhaps hyperbolically but with real conviction, 12 years a slave may be the definitive cinematic treatment of american slavery. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 12 years a slave near you.
It is, hands down, one of the best book to movie translations. The steve mcqueen biopic, based on the reallife autobiographic tale of freeman solomon northup in the 1840s, is both beautifully made and brutally realized. The movie adaptation by director steve mcqueen and screenwriter john ridley brings the sin of slavery back into our faces with searing honesty about the brutality and dehumanization of an entire people. I couldnt help but think of mandingo when the early buzz from festival showings of 12 years a slave touted the movie as a brutal and traumatic experience due to. But out in cinemas this week is a movie which easily surpasses those efforts. Benedict cumberbatch on set movie interview screenslam. Its 1841, and solomon northup kisses his wife, anne, and two children, margaret and alonzo, goodbye for what they think will be a threeweek separation. In the antebellum united states, solomon northup, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. Rarely, its true, have the cruelties of the antebellum south been so thoroughly catalogued.
The first scholarly edition o northups memoir, coeditit in 1968 bi sue eakin an. Apart from that, it is a very good film, but be prepared to be shocked by some of the violence. List of accolades received by 12 years a slave film wikipedia. Is 12 years a slave really a historically important and. Solomon northrop was a free african american living in upstate new york when he was kidnapped against his will into slavery. As steve mcqueens oscar favourite 12 years a slave opens at cinemas, sarah churchwell returns to the 1853 memoir that inspired it one of many narratives that exposed the brutal truth about. In the precivil war united states, solomon northup, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. Oct 18, 20 12 years a slave, based on the 1853 autobiography of solomon northup, tells the violently tragic, but ultimately redemptive, tale of one such kidnapping victim. The steve mcqueen biopic, based on the reallife autobiographic tale of freeman solomon northup in the 1840s, is. Subjected to the cruelty of one malevolent owner michael fassbender, he also finds unexpected kindness from another, as he struggles continually to survive and maintain some of his. In the years before the civil war, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the south.
Masterful filmmaking techniques lend 12 years a slave. These chilling lines from actor chiwetel ejiofor are just a piece of the pain displayed in the most talkedabout movie of the year, 12 years a slave. The plantation system evolved to become the reservation system for native americans. Northup was put to work on plantations in the state of louisiana for 12 years before being released. Steve mcqueen, the british video artist who made hunger and shame, spares his audience little.
The new movie 12 years a slave has been receiving high praise critic david denby recently described it in the new yorker as easily the greatest. A movie of preordained importance because of its seemingly frank depiction of slavery, 12 years is actually closer to a heightened fable than any profound example of periodpiece realism. Hes owned by masters relatively kind benedict cumberbatch and harrowingly brutal michael fassbender, but even under the best conditions, the movie never loses. Its far from comfortable viewing, but 12 years a slaves unflinchingly brutal look at american slavery is also brilliant and quite possibly essential cinema. The only thing that lets this film down is the rather odd beginning and the at times lessthanclear dialogue. Its far from comfortable viewing, but 12 years a slave s unflinchingly brutal look at american slavery is also brilliant and quite possibly essential cinema.
In 1841, african american solomon northup, a free man, is kidnapped and forced into slavery under the name platt for 12 years. Emporung uber italienische 12 years a slaveposter moviepilot. However, it fails to make a clearcut statement about the slavery issue or provide new insight on that dark chapter in american history. Film locations for 12 years a slave 20, in louisiana. Overall, 12 years a slave is a brave piece of filmmaking and one to last through the ages in terms of acting and storytelling.
In the precivil war united states, solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from upstate new york, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by michael fassbender, as. Later, as they sleep en masse in tight quarters, a sexual act occurs, but it is committed more out of desperation for human contact than desire. It doesnt take long before unclothed bodies show up onscreen in 12 years a slave, as male and female canefield laborers must wash together outside in a yard while the world passes by.
Oct 28, 20 12 years a slave is a powerful, yet emotionally draining film that i recommend everyone i know see. There were the highest expectations for the film 12 years a slave 20, the motion picture about the enslavement of africans in america by the black british visual artist and film director steve mcqueen. Through faith, will power, and courage northup must survive and. The story takes place in 1840s america, and revolves around solomon northrup, a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. But such is the talent through every aspect of this. List of accolades received by 12 years a slave film.
Jan 08, 2014 these chilling lines from actor chiwetel ejiofor are just a piece of the pain displayed in the most talkedabout movie of the year, 12 years a slave. Northup worked on plantations in the state of louisiana for 12 years before his release. Oct 24, 20 the new movie 12 years a slave has been receiving high praise critic david denby recently described it in the new yorker as easily the greatest feature film ever made about american slavery. But with the exception of a somewhat distracting thirdact cameo by coproducer brad pitt, it is pitched pretty near perfectly in terms. Aside from the captivating story and tremendous acting, the historical accuracy of slavery during this time is gut retching. Analysis of the movie 12 years a slave 1429 words 6 pages. With chiwetel ejiofor, michael kenneth williams, michael fassbender, brad pitt. It is 4 minutes long and rated r for violencecruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality. Clearly, by exporting films like 12 years a slave, white people relish the opportunity to repeatedly tell the whole world how the u. Based on the autobiographical narrative 1853 of solomon northup. Steve mcqueen forces us to confront the brutality of slavery mcqueen confronts what few filmmakers have been prepared to address. Through faith, will power, and courage northup must survive and endure those 12 years as a slave. The overwhelmingly white, moneyed telluride audience entered 12 years a slave, based on the true story of a new york musician kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, primed for an ordeal of great.
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