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Andrew Garfield hopes new film frightens billionaires
Andrew Garfield says he hopes billionaires feel frightened by his new film, The Uprising.
He made the remark during a special screening in Los Angeles, where he discussed the film with director Paul Greengrass.
The film draws on England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, when workers and other people protested taxes and harsh social conditions under King Richard II.
Garfield plays Ploughman, a widowed peasant who joins the resistance against the authorities.
Garfield connects the medieval uprising with inequality today, saying he wants audiences to see how conflicts over power and injustice persist.
The film opened in the United States on September 11, while it has no release date in Brazil.
His comments drew both support and criticism, including questions about his own wealth and films backed by large companies.
Andrew Garfield said he hopes billionaires will be frightened by his film The Uprising.
He made the remark during a special screening in Los Angeles, where he discussed the film with director Paul Greengrass.
Garfield said the story of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt could prompt audiences to reflect on present-day social inequality.
He plays Ploughman, a widowed peasant who joins resistance against the authorities.
Some critics questioned his comments, including presenter Spencer Pratt, who asked whether they applied to wealthy film industry backers.
- Who
- Andrew Garfield, actor, and director Paul Greengrass.
- What
- Garfield said he hopes billionaires will be frightened by The Uprising and linked its story to current inequalities.
- When
- At a special screening in September. The articles do not state the year of the screening.
- Where
- Los Angeles, United States.
- Why
- Garfield said he wanted the film to prompt reflection on social inequality and conflicts that persist today.
Andrew Garfield
Critics of his comments
Relevance of the film
Andrew Garfield
Garfield said the film’s story could reflect current social conflicts and inequalities.
Critics of his comments
Critics questioned his position given his wealth and involvement in films financed by large companies.
Who should be included in the criticism
Andrew Garfield
Garfield said billionaires should be included in the film’s call for reflection.
Critics of his comments
Spencer Pratt questioned whether that included billionaires who finance films and pay Hollywood actors.
The Peasants’ Revolt took place in England during the reign of Richard II.
Garfield discussed The Uprising with director Paul Greengrass at a special screening in Los Angeles.
The Uprising debuted in the United States, according to AdoroCinema.
- Film
- The Uprising
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Garfield’s role
- Ploughman, a widowed peasant
- Historical inspiration
- The 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England
- US release
- 11 September
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What people are saying
Espero que, se algum bilionário assistir, fique morrendo de medo
Espero que sirva de impulso para o público. Espero que as pessoas sintam um despertar, que todos sintamos que nossos conflitos se refletem nos destes personagens de muito tempo atrás, e que isso possa servir como um direcionamento
Vou incluir os bilionários também, porque eles são os que talvez tenham a alma mais doente. São os que talvez mais precisem se curar de alguma forma.