2023-08-17 18:14:24
Controversy caused the appearance of the actor Bradley Cooper in the first preview of “Maestro”biographical film where he plays the American conductor Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). The reason? The use of a nose prosthesis in the characterization of the character.
Cooper, who is also a co-writer and producer of the Netflix original film, was the target of multiple criticisms. Some even called the film “anti-Semitic” for having opted for false noses for both her role and that of the actress. Carey Mullinganwho plays Felicia MontealegreBernstein’s wife.
Faced with this commotion, the sons of the orchestra director, Jamie, Alexander and NinaThey stated that they are “perfectly agree” with Cooper’s decision to “wear makeup to enhance the resemblance” to his father, and they consider that, if he were alive, the musician himself would be too.
“It breaks our hearts to see any misrepresentation or misunderstanding of his (Cooper’s) efforts. It just so happens that Leonard Bernstein had a nice big nose.”they wrote in a statement posted on social media.
The relatives explained that they have participated in the decision-making process during the making of the film and underlined the “deep respect” and “love” de Bradley to portray his father and mother.
“Master” is a romantic-biographical drama, written by Cooper and Josh Singer (“Spotlight”), which follows the life of the Massachusetts composer and conductor with a focus on his marriage to Montealegre.
The film, which has among its producers Steven Spielberg y Martin Scorsesewill screen at the Venice Film Festival in September, before its theatrical release in November and its arrival on Netflix on December 20.
This is Cooper’s second film as a director, following his debut in 2018 in the version of “A Star Is Born”, which earned him three Oscar nominations for best actor, best adapted screenplay and best picture.
Bradley Cooper receives harsh criticism for the use of prostheses in “Maestro”: they accuse anti-Semitism of the film
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