The film "12 years of slavery", 2013. The actors, the plot, interesting facts

The Release of the historical drama by Steve McQueen “12 years a slave” in 2013, became one of the signature events for the black population of America. The picture is an adaptation of the eponymous autobiography of an American citizen Solomon Northop. In his memoirs he described a very difficult and unfair time in their lives.

Many of the actors of the movie ‘12 years a slave” 2013 was nominated for "Oscar". The award went to a black actress Lupita Nyongo "best actress" and John Ridley “For the best adapted screenplay". The tape itself was also awarded “Best film".

Plot of the film "12 years of slavery"

The film begins in 1941, when the main character arrives with his family to Washington to speak with the tour. After the concert he and his friends are celebrating, and the next morning wakes up in chains. It turns out that his companions mistook him for a runaway slave and watered, handed the hosts in New Orleans.

For a terrible start of Solomon 12 years of suffering. He is forced to respond to someone else's name and hard work on the plantation. The first refers to a slave owner is friendly and even gives him a violin, noting his musical talent. However, because of a quarrel with carpenter Ibbitson, which Solomon almost died when he tried to Lynch him on a tree, he has to leave the plantation. To save the servant's life, the owner is forced to sell it to the tyrant Edwin Epps, played by the talented Michael Fassbender. Since then, the life of Solomon becomes a real hell.

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Being a slave to Epps, the main character does not leave attempts to return home: he even wrote a letter to friends, send and failed. There he meets a slave girl Patsy, which the wife of the planter terribly jealous of her husband. Meanwhile, periodically Epps rapes patsey, and she can not continue this life, asks Solomon to kill her, but is refused. Another new friend — working bass who expresses his contempt for the slave system and takes part in the opposition. In his face, Solomon finds a kindred spirit and asks him to write a letter to his friends.

One day, by happy coincidence, the plantation looks the local Sheriff. He talks to Solomon about his past life. In man, present at this time there, the hero discovers an old acquaintance. This situation is for him saving. Solomon returns to his family.

Actors ‘12 years a slave”, 2013

The cast of the film is full of famous and talented personalities. The role of the protagonist went to Chiwetel Ejiofor, which perfectly coped with its task. The first owner of Solomon, the most merciful planter William Ford, played terrific Benedict Cumberbatch, known to viewers of the TV series "Sherlock". Michael Fassbender, known for brilliantly they played the roles of Macbeth and Steve jobs, played the role of the cruel Edwin Epps.

As his wife made Sarah Paulson, who became popular thanks to the TV series ‘American horror story”. Kenyan actress Lupita nyongo for her role, received the "Oscar". Canadian laborer bass, played by brad pitt.

Reviews

It is Hardly possible to find a person who would remain indifferent to this film. Critics and simple spectators in one voice insists that it is a masterpiece. Largely thanks to the talented actors, the film ‘12 years a slave” 2013 clearly conveys the atmosphere of America of the days of the slave system. This feature film is also noted in the comments.

By Studying diverse sources, it is difficult to find negative reviews about this film. Because the issue raised in it, is really someone's pain and reflects real events.

Interesting facts

1. The film was shot near the place where he was kept in bondage the real Solomon Northup.

2. The Shooting of the film lasted a little over a month.

3. Actors of the movie ‘12 years a slave” 2013 Tar Killam and Brad pitt have never crossed paths on the set, although the Tar is often parodied the Nonsense in the popular American TV show.

4. Grandma and grandpa of the Director were the descendants of slaves.

5. In the third season of the television series “American horror story” witch Queenie forced the severed head of a brutal rabovladeltsa Madame Lalaurie to watch “12 years a slave” television.

6. During the filming of a scene of beating of patsey Michael Fassbender was so emotionally wrung out that he lost consciousness.

August 28 1963 civil rights activist Martin Luther king delivered a speech in which he urged people to recognize that they are all born equal, regardless of skin color. To some extent, the film ‘12 years a slave” can be considered an artistic expression of this speech.

The Film, like the memoir of Solomon Northop, has become a real confession and an ode to human resilience and willpower. Once on the edge of despair, the main character finds the strength to fight and eventually finds a lost freedom.