Brothers Ron and Russell Mael conceived of “Annette” before Carax came along, but he spent eight years working with them on the music and shares a screenplay credit. Here’s how the collaboration took shape.
The actor lied about his citizenship, taught himself how to conduct, and got cozy with a puppet for his turn in the Leos Carax musical. But as he tells IndieWire, that was the easy part of a cinematic high-wire act.
Cotillard talks to IndieWire about the unique singing demanded of Leos Carax’s vivid movie musical.
Estelle Charlier and Romuald Collinet talk building nine different puppets to portray “baby Annette.”
Rihanna and Baby Annette could have been the musical pairing of the year.
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Wright may be biased because he just finished a documentary about the songwriters behind “Annette,” but his praise is still huge.
The Sparks Brothers wrote the music and lyrics to Leos Carax’s Cannes-bound musical.
Carax’s last directorial feature, 2012’s “Holy Motors,” also debuted at Cannes and went on to become one of the defining films of the decade.
The film would’ve premiered at Cannes this year, but the event’s delay and downsizing likely mean “Annette” will show up at later fall fests. If they happen.
Carax’s “Annette,” which is now filming with stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, is a curious case of casting musical chairs.
Adam Driver plays the villain in “Star Wars,” but he’s an actual hero in real life.
