Denis Villeneuve, director to whom we owe Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049, Sicario or Dune, loved this feature film which is a favorite at the Oscars!
Released in theaters on February 22, The Fabelmans is unanimous with critics and the public. On AlloCiné, the press rating obtained an average of 4.9 stars, which is very rare!
If Steven Spielberg’s film was not a hit in the United States with only 17 small millions collected, it seems to work better in France with nearly 400,000 spectators already conquered.
In terms of awards, the feature film received the Golden Globe for Best Dramatic Film and Best Director for Spielby. He is also in the running in 7 categories at the 2023 Oscars, which will be held on March 12.
Invited to speak at the Directors Guild Awards, director Denis Villeneuve evoked The Fabelmans in a dithyrambic way.
“The Fabelmans is the best film ever made about the power of cinema. It’s a miracle”he asserted.
“To say that I was deeply touched by this film is an understatement. It is a pure act of artistic generosity carried out by one of the greatest filmmakers of our time”he concluded, visibly upset by the work of Steven Spielberg.
The Fabelmans is the best film ever made about the power of cinema. It’s a miracle.
As a reminder, The Fabelmans is a deeply intimate portrait of an American childhood in the 20th century. The story immerses us in Spielberg’s family history that shaped his personal and professional life.
From the initiatory story of a lonely young man who aspires to realize his dreams, the film explores romantic relationships, artistic ambition, sacrifice and moments of lucidity that allow us to have a sincere and tender look at ourselves. ourselves and our parents.
As for Denis Villeneuve, he is currently working on the second part of Dune, which will land on November 1 in theaters.
This sequel will chronicle the mythical journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while plotting his revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
Faced with choosing between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he strives to prevent a terrible future that only he can predict.