Roman holiday creation background

As a film in the 1950s, the social background of Roman Holiday is much more conservative than it is now. When a princess Anne came to Rome, she was tired of the shackles of the court. On her first night in Rome, she sneaked out of the heavily guarded official residence and went straight to the streets of Rome. At night, she experienced the freedom she had never had before. You can walk in the street without worrying about the red tape of the nobility. In the past, her reserved personality has disappeared. When she was lying on the stone steps on the street, she was sleepy. If she hadn't met the reporter played by Parker, the naive princess might not have been able to spend her later holiday.

People only show their true nature in a coma, even the princess is not immune. Because the sedative given by the doctor when she fled made her plan to travel to Rome at night unsuccessful, she was more kind and lovely in a groggy state. The fairy tale narration of Roman Holiday also began with her adventure with reporters. Although he is an unknown journalist, he is like a husband who understands himself when she is asleep. A man's mature and handsome appearance makes him "willing" to be taken away. This fantastic encounter is obviously rare in real life. However, as a woven dream, movies have an obligation to provide a beautiful emotion for people to enjoy.

The reporter played by Parker is obviously a good man. At first, he didn't know that the girl who spent the night in the street was a princess. At some point, he thought the girl was a prostitute. It was only when I saw the innocence and cuteness in my pure brow that I gave up the idea of abandoning that girl, that is, from then on, the festival belonging to them began.

Plot introduction

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As the heir to the throne, Princess Anne in a king's room will visit major cities in Europe. When the news came out, it caused great sensation.

The last stop of the trip to Europe is Rome. Princess Anne wanted to enjoy her beautiful scenery to the fullest, but the attendants refused because she was a noble princess and was not suitable for showing up in front of the Lebanese people, and gave her a sedative. The princess pretended to be asleep, and when the attendants went out, she sneaked out of the window. However, it didn't take long for the sedative injected by the doctor to take effect, and she fell asleep on a bench by the fountain near the square.

At this time, Joe Bradley, a poor reporter from American News Agency, happened to pass by here, thinking that this was a drunk girl at the carnival, so he rented a taxi to take her home, but the princess was too sleepy to wake up. Helpless, Joe had to take her back to her place.

The next day, the special announcement in the newspaper made Joe realize that the girl he brought back was Princess Anne, so he was ecstatic and planned to write an exclusive report on the inside story of the princess. When the princess woke up, she found a strange Joe. Joe quickly explained that the princess was at ease. She borrowed some money from Joe, then said goodbye to him and wandered the streets of Rome again.

Joe quickly called his photographer friend Owen, followed the princess, pretended to meet her in the garden square, and volunteered to be a tour guide for the princess and take her around Rome by motorcycle. At the same time, Owen followed them in his car and took many precious shots without the princess knowing.

The disappearance of the princess aroused people's panic, and the king secretly sent many plainclothes to look for the whereabouts of the princess. Joe led the princess to the water dance hall and was found by plainclothes police. They asked the princess to go back with them, but the princess refused. The police tried to kidnap her by force. Joe and Owen fought with them, and the wayward and naughty princess also fought, very happy. Joe took advantage of the chaos and fled with the princess. ...

One day passed and the princess finally returned to the palace, but at this time she and Joe found a spark of love between them and they fell in love. However, a princess is a princess after all, and civilians are civilians after all. Two people can only say goodbye. Joe gave up the chance of success and gave the photo to the princess as a souvenir. In affectionate eyes, the princess said goodbye to Joe gently. ...

Land parcel evaluation

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Judging from the plot, Roman Holiday is a bad film, as if it were an extension of gossip news. But it's good to have two great actors in the mediocre story, especially Audrey with a charming smile? Hepburn. With her holiday, it is full of aftertaste value; And her smile makes that seemingly absurd one-day relationship seem to exist.

Secular influences intervened in the mood of this adventure from the beginning. After learning that the girl sleeping at home was a princess, the reporter quickly informed her partner with a miniature camera and decided to sneak a photo of her embarrassing incident in Rome. At this moment, the professional nature is shown on his agitated face, which reminds people of the first scene of the reporter's appearance: losing money at a smoky poker table.

It seems that the director deliberately showed the essence of "poverty" when he first appeared, because it was in sharp contrast with the spoiled princess. In order to get more gossip material, men have to borrow money everywhere to meet the expenses of accompanying the princess. At first, the plan went very smoothly, but gradually, especially after fighting with plainclothes policemen, he couldn't help but find himself in love with Anne. This love came by accident, because it happened at the moment when it jumped into the cold river. This is based on the same adversity. The princess jumped into the river because she longed for freedom; He jumped to his feet, hoping to be a reliable shoulder to protect the girl.

Film analysis

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The "holiday" in Roman Holiday essentially refers to the "free life" that journalists and princesses yearn for. Changing the title of the film to "Rome Freedom Day" can better explain the theme of the film. In the process of pursuing freedom, the princess began to be naughty and desperate to enjoy freedom; The reporter was gradually infected by the princess around him. In fact, in his place, "playing" Rome with the princess was originally a part of his career plan, and it was "anti-freedom" to gain both fame and fortune. If he doesn't have feelings for the princess later, he will always be a tired reporter. The reporter's mission is to discover news, which is embodied in all aspects of life as a personal desire: he can't have the opportunity to enjoy freedom, because the reporter's profession is the executioner who stifles others' freedom and his own freedom.

At the end of the film, the princess returned to the official residence and held a press conference the next day. At this time, he saw the beautiful princess for the last time, just like the girl he met in the street for the first time, only now she was firmly wrapped in a luxurious white skirt. Then the most worrying plot of the film began. Anne, high above her, painfully pretended not to know him, but the light attached to her eyes reflected into his heart through the air at any time.

At the end of the meeting, Hepburn's magical acting skills were brought into full play. Careful viewers will find that in this long smile, there is a painful transition from the joy of seeing a lover to the sadness of leaving. Using "magic" to describe this smile is because Hepburn has incorporated reserve into her smile. The princess's reserve allows neither joy nor sadness. In the emotional waves, even the most critical person can only detect a trace of melancholy flashing under those beautiful black eyes. But in the eyes of the men in the audience, this reserved smile is a reproach for failing to set his sweetheart free. But how can he be free himself? It's just that they can't be free for different reasons: the princess is because of the people and the country, and the reporter is to continue living.

Gregory? Parker once said: "Roman Holiday" is Hepburn's film, and I am only a supporting role. Parker's words not only admire Hepburn's acting skills, but also sigh the reporters in the film. At the end of the film, the man stared sadly at the front desk after the princess left. Although he experienced a bigger press conference than this, the real girl left a great shock to our reporter that day. In a short day, he experienced a more precious pursuit than struggling to find news, that is, freedom and love for a person.

Star interpretation

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Gregory peck was born in La Jolla, San Diego, Southern California in 19 16. He majored in medicine at the university and then transferred to English. After graduation, he began his acting career. Parker started making movies in the 1940s, made more than 60 films and was nominated for five Oscars. 1963 won the best actor Oscar for his outstanding performance in To Kill a Mockingbird. Other famous films include: One Million Pounds, Dr. Edward, The Key to the Kingdom, Luyuan Changchun, Gentleman's Agreement, The History of a Bloody Battle in Clear Sky, etc.

Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels 1929. Her father is an English banker and her mother is a Dutch baroness. She later entered a ballet school in London and became a professional model after graduation. 1948 started acting in the movie, and 1953 won the best actress Oscar for the movie Roman Holiday. Hepburn made 3 1 movies in his life, and was nominated for four Oscars for Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady. Hepburn was also a UN goodwill ambassador from 1988 to 1993, and 1993 died of breast cancer in Switzerland.

William wyler is a famous American film director, who has won 14 Academy Awards and is the most nominated director in film history. He himself has also won many Oscars for best director. His award-winning films include 15' s Madame Minerva (1943), 19' s Golden Age (1947) and the 32nd (1960). He was born in 1902 and died in 198 1. He shot countless business cards in his life, including The Golden Age, Wuthering Heights, Roman Holiday and Xu Ben.

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Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Picture for an immortal romantic comedy!

Romance! Romance in Rome!

Eternal romantic classics.

A model of romantic literary films in film history.

Warm and romantic, full of artistic beauty.

Behind the scenes production

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Audrey Hepburn's first novel not only won an Oscar, but also set off a "Hepburn fever" in 1950s with its freshness and elegance. As far as its entertainment effect and artistic value are concerned, this film is also a blockbuster classic. Director Wyler integrated the scenic spots in Rome into the plot, and the handsome Parker was also a perfect match with Hepburn, making a very warm and pleasing romantic comedy. The screenwriter of this film was blacklisted at that time, so someone else took the place of the award and awarded the Oscar posthumously with 1993. 1987 remake into a TV series.

Behind the scenes story

★ Friendship between Hepburn and Parker

Shortly after the film was finished, Parker found his name on the poster before the film was released, but Hepburn's name was small and hidden in a corner. He specially informed the producer to change the original cast of Roman Holiday starring gregory peck into Audrey Hepburn's name.

1August, 953, Roman Holiday was a sensation, and Hepburn immediately attracted the attention of the whole world. 1On March 25th, 954, 25-year-old Hepburn won the Best Actress Award in the 26th Academy Awards for her wonderful performance in Roman Holiday. That night, Hepburn, who never thought she would win the Oscar, was too excited to speak on the podium, but she did not forget to tell the world: "This is a gift from Parker!" " "

After Hepburn became the best actress, various honors flew to her. However, these are not what she really craves. What she craves most is sincere and eternal love. Perhaps Parker realized Hepburn's inner desire. At the premiere of Roman Holiday, he specially introduced Hepburn to Mel Feijie, a famous Hollywood director, actor and writer. Meyer is a good friend of Parker, and their relationship is extraordinary. Parker appreciates Mel's talent. He thinks that Mel can bring Hepburn greater success.

Meyer is 36 years old, tall and thin, with angular face, versatile and gentle. Like Hepburn, Meyer can speak many languages, and they soon became close. Hepburn also became attached to the leader Meyer. 1954 In March, Mel and Hepburn starred in the Broadway masterpiece Sabrina, and Mel flew to Switzerland to propose to Hepburn. Hepburn accepted the proposal in spite of his mother's opposition. They got married in Switzerland on September 1954. Parker, who is far away in America, attended their wedding. His wedding gift to Hepburn was a butterfly brooch. Hepburn liked this brooch very much and kept it with him until his death.

A few months later, Parker finally agreed to divorce his wife, and Hepburn was already wandering in the happiness of the wedding. She often sends postcards to Parker. Although it is only a few words, the intimacy and trust are vividly on the paper.

While blessing Hepburn, Parker also started his new life. 1955, Parker met a beautiful French journalist Veronica in Paris, and they fell in love and got married. They live a happy life. Veronica likes children as much as Parker. She doesn't think her three stepsons make a big fuss. She gave birth to a son and a daughter for Parker.

Hepburn has been living in Switzerland since her marriage, and she rarely has the opportunity to see Parker in the United States. But the ocean cannot stop their friendship. They often greet each other by phone and letter. Parker has been caring for Hepburn from afar, hoping her marriage will be happy. However, Hepburn's marriage is far less fortunate than Parker's.

At the beginning of Hepburn's marriage, there were many rumors in the society that Meyer was just "using" Hepburn to develop his own career. In the eyes of ordinary people, Hepburn is far more talented than her husband, and her sensitivity and natural elegance are beyond Meyer's reach. As time goes on, Meyer's heart is inevitably uncomfortable.

Hepburn vowed to make her marriage a model of Hollywood. In view of the fact that the family of two actors often breaks up because of long-term separation, she decided not to be separated from Meyer for a moment in the future. She even made a condition to the director: without Meyer, she wouldn't act in a movie.

After marriage, Hepburn starred in War and Peace, Pretty Face, Twilight Love, and The Story of a Nun directed by Zineman (1959), which made her lucky to win the third Oscar nomination. Hepburn's performance is getting more and more perfect. She has achieved the ultimate in shaping mature and free women and conquered the world.

But she didn't conquer her man. 1March, 959, Hepburn gave birth to his son Sean. Since then, children have become the center of her life, and her husband has retired to the second line. Meyer is not used to this change, and their marriage has cracked.

/kloc-in the autumn of 0/968, Rome was rainy and foggy, gloomy and humid. /kloc-Hepburn's marriage ended completely in 0/4 years. Hepburn, who was heartbroken, didn't eat for days. Her life is only rain and tears.

Just then, the phone rang. It's Parker. Hepburn's first words to Parker were: "In this circle, marriage is really difficult to maintain! Please believe me, I put my marriage and family life first and my career second. I wanted to grow old together, but it's too difficult, too difficult! " Hepburn's marriage has always been secret, but she opened her heart to Parker.

However, Hepburn is a strong woman. 1968 In the winter, Hepburn fell in love with 30-year-old Italian psychiatrist Dr. andre doti at first sight, and Hepburn fell in love regardless. From 65438 to 0969, Hepburn married Dottie. In April of the same year, she became pregnant and temporarily stopped taking pictures. 1February 8, 970, the second son Luca was born. Soon after, Dottie appeared in the erotic news, and Hepburn's marriage hit the rocks again.

1980, Hepburn received Dottie's divorce agreement. After filling out the divorce report, she felt her failure again. Soon after, she starred in "Everyone is Happy" and became close friends with actor Robert, who was Hepburn's companion until her death in 1993.

Just as Hepburn suffered from marriage, so did Parker. 1974, his 30-year-old son committed suicide, which was a cruel blow to Parker. He and his wife looked at each other with tears all day and refused to see anyone in the room. His door was only open to Hepburn who came from Switzerland. Hepburn, like Parker, is a child lover, and the bad news made her sad.

Over the years, Hepburn and Parker's family have forged a deep friendship. As long as Parker is in America, Hepburn must be the first person to go to his house. If she can't visit Parker because of something special, she always calls ahead and says, "Parker, I'm really sorry, I have to find someone else first." She is polite and thoughtful, and is very popular with Parker's family.

In his later years, Hepburn, as a love ambassador of the United Nations, traveled around the world all the year round. 1992 Hepburn went to Somalia to express condolences to the children. When he came back, he felt abdominal discomfort. Soon, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Although he had an operation, the doctor estimated that he could only live for more than a year. Knowing that she was running out of time, she asked the doctor to go back to her hometown of Trona and take a last look at the Swiss snow.

199365438+1October 10 With Robert's help, Hepburn went into her garden for the last time. Reluctantly, she stroked each plant and carefully told Robert their different protection requirements. /kloc-in the morning after 0/0, she flew away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 63. A few days later, her body was buried in a small town cemetery in Switzerland.