Chapter 322 322 Huge Crew

Every country and every city has its own history of birth, from scratch, or to glory or calm water or back to nothingness, even a modern and very distinct metropolis like New York can be located in Manhattan. The city seeks traces of the city's long history. And like West. This is especially true in cities full of historical heritage such as Ann, Berlin, and London. You can find traces of the years on almost every brick of the city wall.

The same is true of Krakow. This city, which was established around 700 years ago, is one of the oldest cities in the entire Central Europe. From the beginning of the fourteenth century to the beginning of the seventeenth century, it also witnessed the rise and fall of Poland as the capital. One of the famous cultural centers in Europe. But after the invasion of the Swedes in the 18th century and the two Polish-Austrian competitions in the 19th century, Krakow gradually declined. After the wind and frost of World War II, the city almost fell into There was silence, and signs of life almost completely disappeared.

Located in the northern foothills of the Beskid Mountains in Slask, southern Poland, there is a clear gurgling spring flowing down the mountain from south to north, passing through mountains and hills, and turning north near Bydgoszcz It flows through the Nordic plain, and finally flows into the Gdansk Bay (Gdansk) of the Baltic Sea (Baltic. Sea), which is the Vistula, the largest river in the entire Central Europe and Baltic Sea system. Krakow sits peacefully on the upper banks of the Vistula River.

Krakow, which was rebuilt after the war, has returned to the tranquility and elegance of a thousand years ago. The sparkling blue riverside of the Vistula River slowly passes through the center of the city, and the emerald grass on both sides is under the sun. Glittering charming light, plump flounder, leisurely wild ducks, and busy freighters embellish the riverside. The water is calm and the waves are turbulent and reefs are under the water. The river is rushing all the way to the direction of the Baltic Sea. The scars and pains of the city are slowly taken away, allowing time to settle all wars, artillery fire, life and death in the bone marrow of the city, and reintroduce peace to the scarred buildings and streets on the streets.

Walking on the streets of this city, compared to a bustling international city like New York, it is as quiet as a rural town in Arkansas, but if you stop and look at the buildings on the street, you will find that this place is very quiet. It's a city full of stories.

For example, the Jagiellonian University, founded in the fourteenth century, people will tell you that this university is one of the most cultural universities in Central Europe, and during World War II, the teachers on the entire campus were brutalized by the Nazis He was killed, and even the bright red bloodstains left in the stone crevices could be seen on the campus path built with bluestone slabs.

For example, an inconspicuous corner of the wall on the city side, people will tell you that this is where the ghetto is located. The so-called ghetto is the place where Jews were first kept in captivity after the Nazis arrived in Krakow. Thousands of Jews were forced to live in crowded and filthy conditions, anxiously waiting for the arrival of their blood. 's catastrophe.

For example, on the south hill of the Old Town Square, you can see a castle. People will tell you that it is the Wawel Castle (Wawel. Castel) where the Polish kings lived, and the cathedral is the place where they were coronated and buried. The churches, monasteries, bell towers and square towers around the ancient city square have their own stories, and the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses under the spire of the church have also witnessed the disaster of the year. There are endless stories, even if you stay here for a month, you may not be able to know the tip of the iceberg of the city.

After a fifteen-hour long flight, Hugo and Steven Spielberg and others arrived in Warsaw, and then after four hours of shaking the car, it was like riding in a time tunnel. , step by step into a distant history.

In fact, the end of World War II is not too far away. It has not been more than 50 years, but the vicissitudes of half a century have made Hugo seem to see another world, a world that has nothing to do with himself.

Walking into the streets of the old city, Hugo couldn't help thinking. Half a century ago, Jews were threatened with guns and guns by the Nazi army. They walked into the ghetto step by step, saying goodbye to their splendid life and heading towards a fearful future. What's even more terrifying is that they didn't realize that it was the beginning of death. Just a wall separated them from human beings to beasts, from heaven to hell. If it were you, how would you feel?

Hugo struggles to paint a clear picture, worry? fear? Anxious? Every step of my progress is to bid farewell to my life and walk towards the trap dug by the Nazis. The steps are so heavy that it is almost impossible to move. Then, I have the courage to be like the "pianist" Wladyslaw Spearman (Wladyslaw). . Szpilman) run away like that to survive? Or will he be overwhelmed by a huge fear? Or, expecting that Superman will appear to save the Jews in dire straits?

In fact, maybe Superman will not save Jews because he is "American", because Americans hate Jews; or maybe there has never been a so-called Superman in this world, but people are looking for one for themselves after losing hope of life. Just a reason to live.

After Hugo entered the production of "Schindler's List", there was no time to be elated or to think about the follow-up impact of getting the role, in fact, except for Steven's confirmation that Hugo would be in the role. At the moment of the role of Mon-Goss, the ecstatic emotions destroyed all Hugo's defenses in an instant, making him desperately clenched his fists in front of Steven, in this direct and clear way Expressed his inner excitement. But after that, Hugo didn't have time to think about more questions.

For example, if I got the role of Amon Goss, what about Brad, what about Tracy and Lang; Will Dele's List' success gain an advantage in future confrontations...  

None of these problems can be regarded as problems, because it is someone else's business, and it has not happened yet. Hugo has no need to put his emotions on these problems. With such free time, he would rather spend more energy on reading the script. and role studies.

Amon Goss, this terrifyingly evil character, is Hugo's subversion of himself. The challenge is more difficult than any of the characters in Hugo's three previous films. In Hugo's view, even Al-Pa Old actors like Sino and Jack Nicholson must also correct their attitude and take their roles seriously in order to bring out the best in their acting skills. Therefore, Hugo has no room for relaxation, and there is no room for complacency.

Regrettably bid farewell to Neil and Pedro, and temporarily handed over the search for the drummer and keyboard player to the two of them. Two days later, Hugo, accompanied by Joseph, joined the crew and arrived in Krakow.

"Schindler's List" is an incomparably huge crew. There are at least a few hundred members Hugo has met in the past two days, and the extras who are measured by sight in the distance are even more crowded. What is the concept, it is difficult for Hugo to make an accurate judgment.

In such a crew, not to mention Hugo, even the leading actor Liam Neeson is "insignificant". These actors are all for the crew, there is no so-called core and no so-called big names, it is the crew's A part, and then work together to contribute to this magnificent work.

Amon Goss, played by Hugo, has no role in the first third of the film. He appeared as a responsible person for the Plassov concentration camp, so he waited until the story happened to the Plassov concentration camp. to the Hugo appearance. But the reason why Hugo was in such a hurry to enter the crew was naturally not idle.

The crew had planned to shoot on the ruins of the ghetto in Krakow, but Steven Spielberg received an urgent telegram from New York from the National Jewish Association, "Don't disturb the souls, let them rest in peace. After reading the short telegram, Steven was silent, then immediately ordered the entire crew to evacuate the Krakow concentration camp and set up the same set on the outskirts of the city. At the same time, Steven, who had just arrived in Poland with Hugo, left the set alone and flew back to New York. Steven did not use any communication equipment, but arrived in New York to express his apology to the Jewish Association in person. This sincerity moved the Jewish Association and greatly supported the preparations of the crew.

After Steven returned to Krakow, the crew started with a simple "turn on" words, and Hugo started his weight gain work at the same time.

The real Amon Goss in history is actually a gangster without any knowledge. He joined the Nazi Youth League at the age of seventeen and participated in a large number of Nazi activities in Austria. After being wanted by the Austrian authorities, he fled to Germany, and because of With his strong anti-Semitic will and outstanding ability to ride the horse, he was quickly appreciated by his superiors and rose all the way.

Such a character would obviously not have the personality of a savior like Clark Kent. The life of Nazi burning, killing and looting made his life very nourishing. The plump figure is only one aspect, and his bloated belly is more than the scrawny Jews. It is very dazzling.

In order to play Amon Goss well, Hugo will inevitably gain weight. Although Steven did not set specific weight gain data, Hugo's goal is to gain more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) for himself. And you need to deliberately blur out the six-pack abs and raise a beer belly. This weight gain process is very "painful", eat and drink, pay attention to proper and effective weight gain exercise, just to ruin your body, the task is indeed arduous, just let Joseph who is standing on the side roll his eyes almost over. .

In addition to gaining weight, Hugo arrives on the crew every day to watch the filming of the film. He will always read the original novels and scripts, and then try to figure out the essence of the story. Participating in the filming of the crew allows him to experience the truth of history. Hugo's exploration can also be seen in the streets and alleys of Krakow. He tried to use this method to find the trauma left in the city during World War II, to check what he found through the library and documentaries. historical events, to verify the stories they heard through human beings.

Obviously, Hugo has gained a lot. Just breathing the air of Krakow, Hugo can touch the pulse of the city and feel the distant memory.

In fact, for Hugo, the most painful and most rewarding process was sitting and chatting with the survivors of the concentration camp.