“Sadly, it’s true,” he said. Duncan Jones through from Twitter, confirming surprising news that no one wanted to believe. his father, david robert jonesbetter known as David Bowie, had died. At 69 years old and with a recently released album, cancer took his life. To pay tribute to him, to remember part of his work, we will focus on the outstanding forays into the cinema of this authentic chameleon. Seven must-see movies:
‘The man who fell to earth’ (‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’, 1976)
Bowie’s artistic quest led him to the big screen and he would soon be able to stand out with a role that suited him like a glove: Thomas Jerome NewtonAn alien. Nicolas Roeg he directed him in the fascinating ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’, a cult title that after the death of its star has been revalued.
‘The craving’ (‘The Hunger’, 1983)
Bowie’s peculiar physique and magnetism once again play an essential role in this work of tony scott where, once again, aesthetics stands out above narrative. In ‘El ansia’ we meet John Blaylocka man dedicated to his loving relationship, eternally… at least, that’s what he wanted to believe.
‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence’ (‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’, 1983)
Jack CelliersThe object of desire of a Japanese officer in a prison camp, is another of Bowie’s memorable film roles. in this other Rare avis which is ‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence’ the fortunate collaboration of the British with the director takes place Nagisa Oshima and the musician Ryûichi Sakamoto, who leaves a wonderful score.
‘Inside the labyrinth’ (‘Labyrinth’, 1986)
Perhaps Bowie’s most popular role in the seventh art is jareth, the eccentric King of the Goblins (Goblins) in ‘Inside the Labyrinth’. He is the big star of this imaginative and charming fantasy of jim henson that helped launch the career of a very young Jennifer Connelly.
‘Basquiat’ (1996)
After dedicating a song to him on the ‘Hunky Dory’ album, Bowie dares to embody another artistic icon, Andy Warhol. She does it hand in hand julian schnabel in ‘Basquiat’, a film that is too respectful and correct but with inspired moments and a sensational cast.
‘Zoolander’ (2001)
The trail of legend, truly out of the ordinary, is once again evident in his cameo for the hilarious ‘Zoolander’. David Bowie he plays himself when he bursts onto the scene (at 24” of the video you have above) to organize the duel between the leading supermodels, and although brief, his participation in the comedy Ben Stiller leave a mark
‘The final trick: The prestige’ (‘The Prestige’, 2006)
One of his last roles was giving life to another genius in the delicious game that ‘The final trick’ proposes to us. Christopher Nolan once again demonstrates his intelligence for staging and his good eye for casting by betting on Bowie in the role of the inventor Nicholas Tesla; A complete success, he brings that charisma and power of fascination that the character needed.
So far my list of recommendations for moviegoers with David Bowie but perhaps there is another title that you find as stimulating as the ones I have reviewed: you can leave your opinion in the comments section.