Starring Timothée Chalamet, the biopic portrays the beginnings of the folk star and its controversial step to electrical instruments.
For years, the Biographical films and series They consolidated themselves as one of the favorite genres within cinema and television. These productions have the ability to enter the life of historical figures, cultural icons, artistsleaders and influential characters, showing the public not only their achievements, but also their internal conflicts, contradictions and more human moments.
And this interest in real stories was renewed with the arrival of an acclaimed biopic, such as productions of this style, to Disney+. Created by James Mangoldthe film that portrays the beginning of the legendary Bob Dylan It is based on the 2015 book “Dylan Goes Electric!” of Elijah Wald.
“A complete stranger”starring Timothée Chalametnot only reveals the few known aspects of the folk star, but also to capture the spirit of an era that marked entire generations. With a plot that revolves around its personal relationships, the path to fame and the transcendental controversy over its use of electrical instruments.
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His title derives from the chorus of the singer’s single “Like a Rolling Stone” from 1965. The film was named as one of the ten best films of 2024 by the American Film Institute and National Board of Review.
One of the key decisions of the direction was to let the Bob Dylan songs themselves that tell the story and decipher the secrets behind their mysterious life. For this, Mangold determined that all musical interpretations were made live By Timothée Chalamet, without resorting to playback. For this reason, the actor prepared for five yearsperfecting both his ability with the guitar and his vocal capacity to capture the essence of the presentations.
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What is “a complete stranger”
Set in the vibrant music scene of the West Village from New York In the 60s, the story follows a Bob Dylan 19 years old, newcomer from Minnesota. Who, with the desire to become a Folk starWay must be made in an agitated cultural environment and with few opportunities.
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The plot focuses on its first steps on the charts to become the voice of a generation. It crosses your personal dilemmas and as love relationships will not be something passenger in your life. Dylan begins a relationship with Sylviea young woman who politicizes the musician at a key moment; And then, establish a affair with Joan Baezan already consecrated star of folk music.
In addition, the film shows the scene that marked a before and after in the history of music: its revolutionary presentation in the Newport Folk Festival of 1965. A controversial moment in which he decides to electrify his sound.
Trailer of “A complete stranger”
Cast of “a complete stranger”
- Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
- Monica Barbaro as Joan Báez.
- Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo.
- Edward Norton as Pete Seeger.
- Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash.
- PJ Byrne as Harold Leventhal.
- Scoot McNair as Woody Guthrie.
- Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman.
- Will Harrison as Bob Neuwirth.
- Norbert Leo Butz as Alan Lomax.
- Eriko Hatsune as Toshi Seger.
- Charlie Tahan as Kooper.
- Ryan Harris Brown as Mark Spoelstra.
Source: Ambito
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