For months writer-director Fin Manjoo was most secretive in revealing any details about his second feature film.
Tag: South Africa
Duvenage – The foreign path through Woodwind
Woodwind sound designer Marcel Duvenage is one of the few members of the crew who worked on the final cut of the film. Duvenage talks about how the film is not a typical South African work, as well as the foreign culture and mythical inspiration to the story. QUESTION: You’re one of the few South…
Gopala Davies: Woodwind doesn’t copy Hollywood
South African actor Gopala Davies has a relatively small but interesting role with a good amount of screen time in Woodwind. He’s recently picked up a number of awards, such as the Standard Bank Ovation Award for Barbe Bleue: A story about Madness, two SATMag Awards for Les Cenci: A story about Artaud and he’s currently nominated for a Naledi…
Q & A with sound mixer Marcel Duvenage
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…
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…
Slideshow: Last days on set in South Africa
Photographs by Ivana Neskovic
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.
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…
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