We caught up with Woodwind’s sound mixer and recordist Marcel Duvenage, who shares his insight on the most important aspect on the fiction feature, the power of sound and music. Question: Do you relate to Bonifaz’s passion for recording the sounds of nature? Marcel Duvenage: I definitely relate to that part of Bonifaz’s character, in…
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How Leandro Taub was selected to play Bonifaz
In one of his interview questions, Woodwind director Fin Manjoo was asked about his approach in finding an actor for the lead role of Bonifaz the composer. Here follows the answer: Early in 2016 a casting agent asked me before I selected the lead actor, ‘If you had a massive budget, who would you select to…
Q & A with Furrer: The hidden sacredness of women in Woodwind
We speak with Woodwind actress Andrea Christina Furrer, who plays Alina in the upcoming feature film. Question: Much will be made of the lead character in Woodwind, the composer Bonifaz. However his girlfriend/partner/wife Alina is also involved in music. What can we say about how she connects to the music that Bonifaz discovers? ACF: I…
Leandro Taub: Woodwind made me grow
The story of Woodwind is the story of music composer, Bonifaz. Actor Leandro Taub is Bonifaz, and he speaks to us about his transformation from Argentina to Germany and India to become Woodwind‘s protagonist. “Not many directors send you music to study (in this way). Fin Manjoo did it,” said Taub. “(Learning) Arvo Pärt among other great composers,…
Slideshow: Leandro Taub’s personal iPhone pics
We managed to find Bonifaz (Leandro Taub’s) photos behind the scenes on Woodwind in India and Cape Town. If you have a slow connection, allow about 2 minutes for the gallery to load.
Slideshow: New photographs of Woodwind on location in India
Allow some time for the gallery to download if you have a slow connection: Photographs by Ivana Neskovic
Q & A with Woodwind composer Fraunberger
We speak to Austrian composer Stefan Fraunberger about his art on the soundtrack of Woodwind. Your art is not only inspired by Indian Classical Music or tradition. Tell us about your influences ranging from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. I lived in Romania… (There was) a phenomena that was mostly erased in “western civilizations” through 19th century…
Manjoo wrote Woodwind listening to Arvo Part and Fraunberger
We already read how the story of Woodwind was initially researched while inspired by Ludwig van Beethoven in Vienna in 2006. I’d listen to all Beethoven’s Symphonies, as well as a few piano sonatas, but then Symphonies 3, 4 and 7 became the central focus due to their balletic themes. Instead of taking me closer to Beethoven, research…
Leandro Taub’s Video Diaries in India and South Africa
We will update this video diary blog weekly. You can also access Leandro Taub’s little video diaries directly on our Woodwind Facebook page. Woodwind lead actor Taub doesn’t forget his fans, even on the road between Shimla and Manali in India. When others stop for a drink break, Taub is talking to his followers in his…
First visual edit done: Woodwind surpasses initial estimation
Fin Pictures has completed the very first visual edit of the film, Woodwind (2017). At the start of editing, Woodwind was estimated to reach about 140 minutes in length. The running time has now gone on to total 165 minutes but this is not the final cut yet. Director Fin Manjoo believes it’s testament to the outstanding quality of principal…
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