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1959 Cannes Film Festival 25 years after Pulp Fiction won the Palme d'Or, Quentin Tarantino's ] earned mostly glowing reviews and rapturous applause from audiences and critics alike. A nostalgic love letter to a bygone era when spaghetti westerns ruled the screens, the director's ninth outing brought plenty of that old-school Hollywood glitz and glamor to the French Riviera. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, [21] Cannes 2019: Leonardo DiCaprio, Quentin Tarantino Pitt, Margot Robbie on Once Upon A Time In Hollywood ” width=”825″ height=”525″/>
Brad Pitt, Quentin Tarantino, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio at the photo call for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at Cannes 2019. Cannes Film Festival / Getty
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is centered on Rick Dalton (DiCaprio), a fading TV actor wracked by self-doubt, and his double stunt Cliff Booth (Pitt) House of Roman Polanski (Rafal Zawierucha), hot off the success of Rosemary's Baby and Sharon Tate (Robbie). Rick and Cliff are two men oozing old-fashioned cowboy machismo grappling with their careers, problems and hippies in the counterculture era of Tinseltown in 1969 around the time of the Manson Family murders.
first, Tarantino, DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie fielded questions from reporters. Here are some excerpts.
On the continuing fascination with the notorious Manson Family murders
Tarantino : I think we're fascinated by it because of the end of the day , it seems unfathomable. I've done a lot of research, read books and watched TV specials. How he was able to get these girls and young boys to cement to him seems unfathomable. The more you learn about it, the more information you get, it does not make it any clear. It makes it more obscure.
Pitt : It's not a rage against individuals, but a rage against innocence. In the time building, there was a lot of hope, there was a lot of hope, there was a lot of new ideas, cinema was being re-calibrated. When that event happened – the tragic loss of Sharon and others – what a scared many even so today, it was a sobering dark look at the dark side of human nature. That pivotal moment was a real loss of innocence, and that's what the film addresses.
On Rick and Cliff
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio pose for photographers before the press conference at Cannes 2019. (Photo by Ryan Joel C / Invision / AP)
DiCaprio : I immediately identified with this character in many ways. I grew up in the industry. This guy is on the outskirts; time is changing and he's left behind. For me, it's an immense appreciation for the position I'm in, and I can appreciate that this guy is struggling with his own pathos and ability to gain confidence and persevere for the next job. I have a lot of friends in the industry who have had more opportunities than I have had.
Pitt : I see Rick and Cliff as one individual. It really comes down to the acceptance of your life, your place, your surroundings, your challenges and troubles. In Rick, we see someone who's put in in life. Life's against him and they are some of the best breakdowns I've never seen Leo here. In Cliff, we see a character who accepts his lot in life and takes it
On Sharon Tate and her lack of screentime
Robbie : Quentin said it to me early on – she's the heartbeat of the story. I just saw her as a ray of light. That was my job and role in this story. I felt like I could honor the memory of real-life Sharon Tate (19659006) I think the moments I was on screen gave a moment to honor Sharon. I think the tragedy was the loss of innocence. To show the wonderful sides of her life. I did not like it, but I did not know what it was, it was an interesting thing. Rarely do I get an opportunity to spend so much time on my own
Margot Robbie at the photocall for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood at Cannes 2019. Cannes Film Festival / Getty
On DiCaprio and Pitt working together for the first time in a film feature
DiCaprio : There was an incredible ease and comfort getting to work alongside Brad. We kind of grew up in the same generation, got our start around the same time. Quentin gave us this incredible story for their characters: their work together, their friendship, what they had been doing in Hollywood. And Brad is not a terrific actor, he is a professional. So when Quentin puts you in these improvised scenarios when we both have a foothold on our history and our character, I have to say it was incredibly easy working with Brad. We are forged, hopefully, a great cinematic bond in a film about our industry.
Pitt : It was with great, great ease and it was great fun. I had a great laugh with him. It's that thing of knowing you've got the best-of-the-best on the opposite side of the table holding up the scene with you. There's a great relief in that. I hope we get to do it again.
On the film being a letter to Hollywood
DiCaprio : I think this movie is a love story to this industry. We are interested in Eddie Byrne, all these actors whose work Tarantino really appreciates from an artistic perspective, who contributed in his mind to cinematic and television achievements. That was most touching about the story. It's a love letter to this industry we're so fortunate to work in.
On Sergio Corbucci and his films
Tarantino : Sergio Corbucci is one of my favorite directors . Django Unchained is based on my version of Corbucci. So when I was going to have a go at Rome and make a western, for me he was working with one of the greatest masters of all time, but he thinks it's Italian junk. For more information, please contact me Rick Dalton I'd be really honored: "So you worked with Sergio Corbucci?"
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood had its world premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival . It is one of 21 titles competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or. Click here to follow our coverage of the festival straight from the Croisette.
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