It was Al Pacino's idea to remake the original 1932 version of Scarface. He saw the film and was so inspired by Paul Muni's performance, he wanted to recreate that iconic role in his own way. As he explains:
"I had heard about Scarface for a long time because I was working on a play by Bertolt Brecht called Arturo Ui, which was very influenced by the American gangster picture. And I heard, even as a kid, I remember my relatives talking about Scarface and how George Raft flips the half dollar. And so I had heard a lot about it and never saw the picture.
So I was one day walking along Sunset Boulevard of all places, and there was the β I believe it's the Tiffany Theatre now β and it was playing in a double bill with something else, I forget, was Scarface. And there was a few of us, so I said, well, why don't we just go and take a look at it?
And we went in and it was, you know, an astounding movie, astounding. And the performance of Paul Muni was astounding and inspiring. And I thought after that, that I just wanted to imitate him. I wanted to do something. I was inspired by that performance. And I called Marty Bregman (Al's producer), who then put together some people and they started working on developing this as a film."
π CLOSING NIGHT FILM & AWARDS End the fest with a spectacular film, the presentation of The Black Butterfly award, and a signature themed celebration! π₯ π Sat, June 6 ποΈ Tickets: https://t.co/j8YPiNl318π Details: https://t.co/85IV4zdiF3
π½οΈ SPECIAL SCREENINGS Experience bold new cinematic voices & showcase presentations that deserve the big stage! Catch features like Alma's Rainbow, The Furious, The Projectionist, & more. π June 3β6 (Various Times) π Explore the Lineup: https://t.co/ZxkzhdRoAm
β¨ OPENING NIGHT FILM Kick off #LIFF7 with a powerful premiere, a curated reception, and a networking experience to set the tone for an incredible 4 days of cinema! π Wed, June 3 ποΈ Tickets: https://t.co/QKCCwsTH7aπ Details: https://t.co/ykk1sgheQF
π¬ Get ready, film lovers! The 7th Annual LightReel Film Festival is bringing the best of multicultural storytelling to the District from June 3-6. π
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π€ IN CONVERSATION SERIES π΅ Willie D. Burton Dive into the groundbreaking sonic work of this 2x Oscar-winning Sound Mixer, showcasing his remarkable range across genres. π Sat, June 6 @ 12:00pm ποΈ Tickets: https://t.co/SphLH6bqnEπΏ Seats are limited!
π¬ Experience storytelling magic at LightReel Film Fest 7! π Introducing INDUSTRYINSIGHTS: Award-Winning Voices. Unfiltered Conversations. π£οΈ We're taking the festival beyond the screen, connecting YOU with the artists behind the work. A Thread π§΅π #LIFF7#LightReelFilmFest
π€ IN CONVERSATION SERIES π Russell Williams II Hear from the history-making sound mixer who became the first African American to win back-to-back Oscars. π Sat, June 6 @ 10:30am ποΈ Tickets: https://t.co/M1I6MeHnUC
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π₯ Don't miss THE FURIOUS at LightReel Film Fest! Catch Kenji Tanigakiβs high-octane martial arts film before anyone else!πΏ
ποΈ June 3 @ 7:30 PM
π Angelika Pop-Up
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