Brian selznicks highly original books mix words and drawings to magical effect. Sacha noam baron cohen born october 1971 is a british actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian. Is it just me, or should sacha baron cohen be the next.
Several years ago i read brian selznicks novel, the invention of hugo cabret, and whilst won over by the world created i was left bitterly disappointed by the story not long after, martin scorsese showed an interest in adapting the book for the silver screen and i was actually quite hopeful as film was the natural medium for a story about the magic of cin. Buy metropolitan hugo cabret from amazons movies store. There is another interesting character in the film but its not a person or an animal. Based on the invention of hugo cabret, a beautiful book, half graphic novel, half prose tale, by brian selznick, the movie is a delightful fable. Hugo is a 2011 britishamerican family adventure film directed and produced by martin scorsese, and adapted for the screen by john logan. Baron cohen on track for scorseses invention film the guardian. Based on the book by brian selznick, hugo cabret is about a young boy asa butterfield who secretly lives in a paris train station and winds up on a magical adventure. Ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, asa butterfield, chloe grace moretz, ray winstone, martin scorsese. Sacha baron cohen and ben kingsley are in talks to star in martin scorseses adaptation of brian selznicks childrens book the invention of hugo cabret, according to deadline new york. Set in a paris train station in 1930, the film is based off. It all makes complete sense now how fitting a project hugo was for its director and how perfect he was for it.
Magical books behind martin scorseses hugo telegraph. The actors give their all, every one of them owned their role and made it real. Gk films acquired the screen rights to the invention of hugo cabret shortly after the book. Still, when hugo was announced, it sounded like the sexagenarian was entering new, uncharted waters. In my opinion, this is an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. Just yesterday we heard that martin scorseses adaptation of the invention of hugo cabret was looking to add sacha baron cohen and ben kingsley to the cast. Hugo is a 2011 adventure drama film with steampunk influences directed and produced by martin scorsese, and adapted for the screen by john logan. Brian selznicks beloved middlegrade book, the invention of hugo cabret. Sent to live with his drunken uncle after his fathers death in a fire, hugo. Brian selznick, author of the invention of hugo cabret.
No waythis book uses illustrations not just to complement the story, but to tell it too. See sacha baron cohen on the set of martin scorseses hugo. Jun 29, 2010 the book is called the invention of hugo cabret. Sacha baron cohen, the invention of hugo cabret from. A rigid lawandorder station inspector sacha baron cohen is attracted to lisette but turns out to be socially awkward thanks to a leg injured in the war. Heres the official book description for the invention of hugo cabret. Screenplay, john logan, based on the book the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick. Feb 21, 2012 hugo is one of the rare adaptations that takes a longer time to watch than it does to read the novel its based on. Mar 16, 2010 sacha baron cohen is tipped for roles in martin scorseses adaptation of the childrens book the invention of hugo cabret as well as the third men in black movie. Asa butterfield stars as hugo cabret and sacha baron cohen stars as station inspector in paramount pictures hugo movie still no 44 sacha baron cohen, right, with asa butterfield, wanted an ocd quality to his characters look.
The hardcover edition was released on january 30, 2007, and the paperback edition was released on june 2, 2008. It is directed and coproduced by martin scorsese, graham king and johnny depp. Hugo is a 2011 3d historical adventure drama film based on brian selznicks novel the invention of hugo cabret about a boy who lives alone in the gare montparnasse railway. Ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, asa butterfield, chloe grace moretz ve. Martin scorseses hugo, with ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen.
Baron cohen has created and portrayed fictional characters ali g, borat sagdiyev, bruno gehard, and admiral general aladeen. Georges melies, whos now forgotten, depressed, and impoverished, forms a tenuous bond with hugo, who tries to help him, while continually evading the clutches of the tyrannical station inspector sacha baron cohen, who relishes sending stray children to the city orphanage. If youve read the book, you know that the early days of the movies play a. With 284 pictures between the books 533 pages, the book. Famous automaton makers are also discussed, and we learn about the design and intricacies of mechanics of the automaton used in hugo. When georges ben kingsley, the old man who runs the toy stand, catches on to the thievery, he threatens to turn hugo over to the stations lone police officer sacha baron cohen, stealing every one of his scenes with a performance that recalls peter sellers, whose ineptitude is matched only by his desire to send any parentless child he finds. Inspector gustav daste is the station inspector in charge of the paris train station. Gustav initially fills the role of hugos nemesis in the train station.
Brian selznick, author of the invention of hugo cabret basis for the movie hugo, joins us to discuss working with martin scorsese, interviewing sacha baron cohen, and creating his new book. Hugo by martin scorsese ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen. Ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen are in negotiations to star in the. Asa butterfield, chloe moretz, ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, jude law, ray winstone, christopher lee. Brian selznick unleashes lightning and automatons in episode. Heres sacha baron cohen as the police inspector of the train station where hugo lives along with a joseph gordonlevitt lookalike who saw him on the street. British actor sacha baron cohen says director martin scorsese intended to create an enchanting, intelligent work of art with their new family movie hugo. He is constantly stealing food to feed himself, while keeping out of the way of the station inspector sacha baron cohen. Asa butterfield plays hugo cabret in the film directed by martin scorsese. Hugo by martin scorsese ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, asa. The train inspector sacha baron cohen, who is a handicapped gendarme, and his hound dog run after hugo, pushing customers out of their way. Martin scorseses hugo, with ben kingsley and sacha baron. Mar 16, 2010 fresh off shutter island, martin scorsese is rounding up his cast for the upcoming adaptation of the invention of hugo cabret.
Amazon sued by author who claims the marvelous mrs maisel plot copied her 2014 book amazon is. When wily and resourceful hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. An exhilarating tale of magic, machines, memories, and dreams, martin scorsese pulls off the neatest trick of all. Station inspector gustave daste brian selznick wiki fandom. Several actors were hired, including ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, asa butterfield, chloe grace moretz, and helen mccrory. This was to be a family film in 3d with a cast that included borats sacha baron cohen.
Sacha baron cohen is tipped for roles in martin scorseses adaptation of the childrens book the invention of hugo cabret as well as the third men. Even the station inspector played by sacha baron cohen, though the silliest character, gets the viewer to feel for him. Mar 15, 2010 deadline is reporting that master director martin scorsese will cast sacha baron cohen and shutter islands ben kingsley in his upcoming childrens film the invention of hugo cabret, based on the brian selznick book. After the events of world war i, his leg was wounded, disabling him on a long term. Asa butterfield as hugo and sacha baron cohen as the. He marshals the marvels of modern movie technology up to and including the dreaded 3d to create a love letter to the earliest of movies and, by extension, to every movie from then to now. Sacha baron cohen is tipped for roles in martin scorseses adaptation of the childrens book the invention of hugo cabret as well as the third. Baron cohen on track for scorseses invention film the. The oscarwinning director, considered by many to be the greatest living american filmmaker, is summoning the talents of ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen to star in his upcoming project. Ben kingsley inspector sacha baron cohen hugo cabret. Based on the illustrated novel the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick it.
Martin scorseses adaptation of brian selznicks awardwinning novel the invention of hugo cabret stars asa butterfield, as an orphan boy who lives in a parisian train station. Nov 23, 2011 in the late 20s, in paris, the orphan hugo cabret asa butterfield is a lonely boy that lives hidden from the cruel station inspector sacha baron cohen behind the walls of the train station, keeping the clocks working. Awards for the invention of hugo cabret scholastic. Brian selznick based on the book entitled the invention of hugo cabret by. Whether you are a child or adult, there is definitely something here for you. Hugo the magic of hugo featurette official 2012 hd. Later in the story, however, the inspector warms to hugo and even saves his life. Gk films acquired the screen rights to the invention of hugo cabret shortly.
John logan screenplay by, brian selznick based on the book entitled the invention of hugo cabret by. Dec 10, 20 hugo is a 2011 3d historical adventure drama film based on brian selznicks novel the invention of hugo cabret about a boy who lives alone in the gare montparnasse railway station in paris. Asa butterfield, chloe grace moretz, sacha baron cohen, ben kingsley, jude law, ray winstone, christopher lee, helen. Sacha baron cohen s newest assault on the conservative masses is highly offensive, downright crass, and frequently hilarious. Based on the book by brian selznick, hugo cabret is about a young boy asa butterfield who secretly lives in a paris train station and winds. Several actors were hired, including ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, asa butterfield, chloe. Martin scorseses hugo, with ben kingsley and sacha.
Several years ago i read brian selznicks novel, the invention of hugo cabret. Based on brian selznicks book the invention of hugo cabret, it tells the story of a boy who lives alone in the gare montparnasse railway station in paris in the 1930s. Ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen are in negotiations to star in the invention of hugo cabret, the next film from martin scorsese. Scorsese recruits sacha baron cohen and ben kingsley for cabret. Nov 23, 2011 the movie is based on the book the invention of hugo cabret, but is also very much an expression of the filmmakers movie love. He survives stealing breads, milk and other nourishment from the station stores. Like his idol peter sellers, he adopts a variety of accents and guises for his characters. Hugo is afraid of him since he has seen him manhandle other stray boys and send them away to an orphanage. Hugo presses for the return of his notebook, so the angry melies whos very interested in the notebook shouts at him, calling him a thief. The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. Mar 15, 2010 sacha baron cohen and ben kingsley are in talks to star in martin scorseses adaptation of brian selznicks childrens book the invention of hugo cabret, according to deadline new york. Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure.
Based on brian selznicks book the invention of hugo cabret, it tells the. Dec 08, 2010 after months of photography in paris and london, heres our first look at sacha baron cohen as the train station inspector and ben kingsley as silent french filmmaker georges melies in martin. Martin scorseses 3d film adaptation of the childrens novel the invention of hugo cabret is also a homage to early cinema. Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s. The dictator marks an important milestone for the star of the much. A great disc to watch with the kids and must have in a bluray collection. Shoot the moon the making of hugo the cinmagician, georges melies, the mechanical man at the heart of hugo, big effects, small scale, sacha baron cohen. Its serious, beautiful, wise to the absurdity of life and in. The invention of hugo cabret isnt a book in which one word comes after another, all marching in a straight line. Dec 07, 2010 see sacha baron cohen on the set of martin scorseses hugo cabret posted on december 7, 2010 by blackbook martin scorsese is currently in london with a cast of character actors filming his firstever foray into 3d, hugo cabret. The story of the orphan hugo, his friend isabelle, and the automaton they salvage is all deftly woven into the true story of the rediscovery of georges melies, a. Directed by martin scorsese with jude law, sacha baron cohen, christopher lee, ben kingsley. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. After a while, his uncle does not come home, and hugo secretly continues to care for the clocks in the train station.
Sacha baron cohen and chloe moretz were in the film, scorsese has also landed jude law, christopher lee, ray winstone and richard griffiths. The invention of hugo cabret is an american historical novel written and illustrated by brian selznick and published by scholastic. Ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen in talks to join martin. Martin scorsese, hugo movie, i movie, movie photo, sasha baron cohen, best books to read, good books, oscar nominated movies, sandy powell. Mar 15, 2010 ben kingsley and sacha baron cohen are in negotiations to star in the invention of hugo cabret, the next film from martin scorsese. The film stars asa butterfield, chloe grace moretz, ben kingsley, sacha baron cohen, helen mccrory, ray. Surely the name of its author, brian selznick, caught his.
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