Antwone Fisher (film)
| Movie | |
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| German title | Antwone Fisher |
| Original title | Antwone Fisher |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2002 |
| length | 120 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 6 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Denzel Washington |
| script | Antwone Fisher |
| production |
Todd Black , Randa Haines , Denzel Washington |
| music | Mychael Danna |
| camera | Philippe Rousselot |
| cut | Conrad Buff IV |
| occupation | |
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Antwone Fisher is an American drama from 2002 , based on the 2001 autobiographical book by Antwone Fisher . Directed by Denzel Washington , who also co-produced the film and played one of the roles. The film is Washington’s directorial debut.
action
The US Navy petty officer Antwone Fisher has to contact psychologist Lieutenant Commander Dr. Jerome Davenport report. After a few sessions, Fisher tells the psychologist about his childhood. His father was killed before he was born and his mother was sent to prison where he was born. He grew up in an orphanage and later with foster parents: Mr. and Mrs. Tate. After being mentally and physically abused by Mrs. Tate, he left the family at the age of 14 and lived on the streets. Antwone went to the Navy to make something of his life. Davenport finds it difficult to access the young man. Antwone manages to build a relationship with colleague Cheryl. Davenport advises Fisher to find his real mother. Fisher later finds his aunt Annette and eventually biological mother Eva May, whom he forgives.
In the end, Fisher thanks Davenport. This tells him that he has dealt with his own repressed problems through the therapy.
Reviews
The Rotten Tomatoes website , which evaluates film reviews, gives a positive rate of 79% based on 144 reviews. Washington's directing and Luke's acting were highlighted.
- Michael Atkinson, Village Voice : The director is pale.
- Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer : A simple film with a deep message. Derek Luke is gifted.
Awards
- 2003: Independent Spirit Award for Derek Luke; Nomination for Viola Davis
- 2003: Nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Derek Luke
- 2003: Image Award in the categories of Best Film and Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington
- 2003: Humanitas Prize for Antwone Fisher
- 2003: Political Film Society Award (Exposé); Nomination (Peace)
- 2003: Satellite Award (Special Achievement Award) to Derek Luke; Nominations for the Golden Satellite Award for Denzel Washington and for the film
- 2003: Teen Choice Award nomination for Derek Luke
- 2003: Nominations for the Young Artist Award for Malcolm David Kelley and for the film
- 2003: Nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Antwone Fisher
- 2003: Nomination for the online film Critics Society Awards / Best Newcomer - Portrayal for Derek Luke
- The German Film and Media Evaluation FBW in Wiesbaden awarded the film the title valuable.
Remarks
The drama was filmed in California , Ohio, and on the ship USS Belleau Wood. It cost $ 12.5 million and brought in $ 21 million in American theaters.
Web links
- Antwone Fisher in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Discussion of the film music
- Antwone Fisher at rotten tomatoes (English)
- Antwone Fisher at Metacritic (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Certificate of Release to Service for Antwone Fisher . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , January 2003 (PDF; accessed on January 6, 2018).
- ^ Antwone Fisher . Retrieved November 14, 2009.