The film was produced by Why Not Productions for €15.4 million. It was co-produced with France 2 Cinéma, Page 114 and the Belgian company Les Films du Fleuve. Filming started on 4 October 2011 and lasted eight weeks. Locations were used in Antibes, Cannes, Belgium, Paris, northern France, and Brussels. To prepare for the role, Cotillard took swimming lessons and spent a week at Marineland to learn how to direct whales. Explaining how the team adjusted to Stéphanie having no legs, Cotillard told: "When we did the first costume fitting, we had to try those pants that were empty of my legs and I had to fold my legs in the wheelchair. That image was so powerful that we kept it throughout the movie. And also we worked with amazing CGI guys."
Rust and Bone
(2012)De rouille et d’os
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| Spoken Language | french, english, polish |
| Runtime | 2 hours |
| Budget | €15 400 000 |
| Premiere: World | $25 807 712 May 17, 2012 |
| USA | $2 062 027 |
| Other countries | $23 745 685 |
| Premiere: USA | $2 062 027 November 5, 2012 |
| theaters | 168 |
| rollout | 404 days |
| Digital: World | March 12, 2013 |
| Parental Advisory | Sex & Nudity, Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, ... |
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Description
Put in charge of his young son, Alain leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Alain’s bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident.Сast and Crew
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About the Author
Craig Davidson is the author of the book on which the film "Rust and Bone" is based. Davidson is a Canadian author known for his gritty and raw storytelling style. His works often explore themes of physicality, violence, and the human condition.
The Book
"Rust and Bone" is a collection of short stories by Craig Davidson. The book was published in 2005 and consists of several stories that delve into the lives of characters facing physical and emotional challenges. Davidson's writing is characterized by its visceral and intense narrative style, often focusing on the darker aspects of life.
Key Themes
- Physicality and Violence: The stories often explore the physical limits of the human body and the violence that can accompany it.
- Human Resilience: Despite the harsh circumstances, the characters often display a strong sense of resilience and determination.
- Emotional Depth: The narratives delve deep into the emotional struggles and complexities of the characters.
Film Adaptation
The film "Rust and Bone," directed by Jacques Audiard, is loosely based on the stories from Craig Davidson's collection. While the film captures the essence of Davidson's themes, it takes creative liberties in its adaptation, focusing on a specific narrative that combines elements from different stories in the book. The film maintains the raw and emotional intensity of the source material, but it also introduces new elements and characters to create a cohesive cinematic experience.
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