for The first Time in over 30 years, John Malkovich in London, are back on the theatre stage. He plays the main role in David Mamets play “Bitter Wheat” – Barney Fine. Fine is a corrupt movie Mogul, a “bloated Monster” that devours particularly fond of young women. Hollywood as a “Höllloch”, as a “festering wound”, it says in the Trailer for the piece.
Malkovich said to the BBC, Harvey Weinstein was the starting point for the piece, a reaction to the revelations of the last year. Weinstein can be accused of rape and sexual harassment. His misconduct was the trigger for the #MeToo debate. Weinstein denies the allegations.
“Bitter”, still on the stage. In June 2019, it will be played for a limited time at the Garrick Theatre in London. Although the character of Barney was inspired by a Fine of Weinstein, says Malkovich, “it’s not exactly Harvey Weinstein”. The figure transporting to a large extent, as it is in the movie business, and how people in positions such as Studio bosses, were for more than a century.
to see The, would be determined to stir up some people, especially those who were themselves the victims of sexual Assault, as Malkovich.
Whether in the Form of a dark Comedy is the right way, the theme? Yes, Malkovich, comedies would move often between wit and pain and in the audience to raise the question: “Should I laugh or cry?”
For author and Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet, this is not the first Time that he dedicates, in a theatre in the theme of sexual harassment. Mamet is from Chicago and was in the past, also in the film business. In the Theater , he is known for his rhythmic and very coarse language.
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Created: 31.01.2019, 14:23 PM
