Natalie Portman Nude In Wes Anderson's 'Hotel Chevalier'?
The short film stars Jason Schartzman and Natalie Portman. It was supposed to be shown as a prologue to 'The Darjeeling Limited' but Fox Searchlight has decided it will not be shown in theatres, only at festival screenings, and be included on the DVD. In any case, the publication says: "This wistful and maudlin short story offers some background to the main attraction as Schwartzmann and Natalie Portman play a pair of estranged lovers who square up to each other in the sumptuous surroundings of a Parisian hotel room." It describes the Natalie Portman nude scene: "If there’s one element of ‘Hotel Chevalier’ that’s surprising for Anderson, it’s a strong sense of romance and sexuality: in one shot, Schwartzmann gently pulls off Portman’s clothes to reveal her naked body from behind, and a later shot has Portman, nude, standing still in a doorway, one foot up against the frame. It’s a beautiful shot, and one that’s made even more pertinent by Sarstedt’s melancholic lyrics on the soundtrack. It’s the sexiest thing that Anderson has ever done." In the past Portman's nude scenes have usually ended up on the cutting room floor, or are filmed with a body double so it will be interesting to see if this report turns out to be accurate once the short is released. UPDATE - 09/26: The scene, photos and more details have been posted here.
UK publication 'Timeout London' is reporting that Natalie Portman appears nude in Wes Anderson's short film 'Hotel Chevalier'.
September 6, 2007 | |
