Senna Movie

[TedN]

Sounds good.


There is a film in production at the moment about the life of Ayrton Senna, which is due to come out in cinemas in the Autumn.

I was the first journalist to see it and I’ve now seen it twice, the most recent occasion with Martin Brundle, Senna’s rival from British F3 days, shortly before the Silverstone weekend. He liked it as much as I did.

It is an absolutely fantastic film and I’m sure that not only are F1 fans going to be blown away by it, but it will cross-over into the mainstream with many non F1 fans, especially women, drawn to the poignant human interest story at the heart of it.

Source (http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/07/senna-movie-treat-in-store-for-f1-fans-this-autumn/)

Ted

[Fio1]

cool!:cool:

[chop456]

Who's distributing it? I'd actually pay money to see this in the theater, provided I don't have to fly to NY or LA. :tony:

[Rogue Leader]

Wasn't there supposed to be a live action film in production a few years ago? Or did that just kinda die out?

[Rus'L]

Wasn't there supposed to be a live action film in production a few years ago? Or did that just kinda die out?

The answers are in the complete article that the link points to.

[racer2c]

Will Buxton talks about the Senna docu-film...

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/buxton-senna-the-movie

[oddlycalm]

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[Methanolandbrats]

I wonder if Prost will go to the premier?

[racer2c]

I wonder if Prost will go to the premier?

I would bet yes. He was his pallbearer and always spoke decently about Senna in interviews.

[racer2c]

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Thanks for posting that OC. He was my first and last 'hero'. My home is still adorned with his images and an F1 weekend doesn't go by that I don't reflect back on what a huge impact he made on me as a young race fan.

I can't barely stand the wait until I can see this movie.

[RTKar]

Senna the Opera :saywhat:


http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1965:ayrton-senna-the-opera&Itemid=12




...everything I know about opera I learned from Bugs Bunny

[pchall]

There is supposed to ba another motorsports film in pre-production that would be interesting if it actually gets made: the story of the the Ford v. Ferrari battle culminating in the 1966 Lemans victory for Shelby American with the GT40 Mk II. Based on the book Go Like Hell by A.J. Baime published in 2009. A pretty good read even if you lived through the period reading about all of it in the racing magazines two months after everything happened...


...everything I know about opera I learned from Bugs Bunny

Kill da wabbit! Kill da wabbit! The only Wagner I've ever really enjoyed. What's Opera, Doc? is a Chuck Jones classic.

[NismoZ]

"Your name wouldn't be 'Richard', would it?"...YS:saywhat: I made sure my kids were brought up on those REAL cartoons! We still have Daffy Duck pillow cases!:D

[cameraman]

There are benefits to living in Utah. I got my tickets to see Senna at the Sundance film festival. There are six showings, the four in Park City are sold out but the two in Salt Lake still have some tickets left.

[racer2c]

There are benefits to living in Utah. I got my tickets to see Senna at the Sundance film festival. There are six showings, the four in Park City are sold out but the two in Salt Lake still have some tickets left.

You suck! :)

It has become a daily habit to check and see if there is any us release date.

[cameraman]

You suck! :)

And the theater is four blocks from my front door:D

[devilmaster]

dude! i sent you magnet calendars.... where's my ticket and plane ride out there??? sheesh. do something nice for someone... :irked:


;)

[cameraman]

Can't help ya with the airfare:eek: But general public tickets go on sale in about a week. There will probably be tickets available for the two SLC showings. They're $15- each. The shows are Jan 22 & 29 in downtown SLC. If anyone is going to be passing through town on those weekends I can try to get tickets ahead of time.

[devilmaster]

Newer Trailer....


http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/features/video/id/208/international-trailer

[aportinga]

So how was the show???

[cameraman]

My tickets are on Saturday.

[aportinga]

My tickets are on Saturday.

I thought someone ha tickets for the 21st (sorry)

[cameraman]

Some reviews of Senna.

The LA Times (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/01/sundance-senna-formula-one-documentary-racing.html)

The Park Record (http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_17196247)

The Fein Print (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print/posts/sundance-review-senna)

[G.]

How was it, Sundance?

[cameraman]

It is a good movie, rather sad of course and I had forgotten how screwed up Brazil was in the early 1990s. One thing that I thought was confusing was the movie starts off showing him running karts then poof he is driving in a Toleman at Monaco. There is no mention of his time in Formula Fords or F3. The director said that there simply wasn't time for it as the producers were looking for a 90 minute piece. He said that he really needed three hours to do his entire career.

It was an admittedly unabashed pro-Senna tale, with a rather cherry picked set of moments shown. It totally ignored most of his more ******* moments. In that way I found it a little disappointing as, at least in my view, Senna wasn't a saint. He had good points and bad. The film really downplayed or ignored the bad.

The real focus of the film was Senna vs Prost/Balestre and Senna becoming the heart & soul of Brazil. It is interesting talking to people who saw the film without knowing who Senna was going into the film. They were amazed and were left wondering how come we don't hear anything about Formula 1.

It is a good film if not the most fair and balanced thing out there. If you're an Alain Prost fan you're going to hate it. But really if you're a Prost fan you've got you own issues anyway...

[racer2c]

Thanks for the review. I absolutely can not wait to see it. As the self proclaimed worlds biggest Senna fan, I've read every book I believe has been written on the man. The general consensus across the board is that he was a very private person that many interpreted as arrogance, coupled with his win at all cost attitude, I can understand why there are those who dislike him. That said, what impresses me is that he was so respected by his peers; drivers, engineers. senna had an unbelievable sixth sense for knowing where he needed to be, how he needed to position himself in order to obtain his goals.
On track his peers marveled at how he was able to put his car where others wouldn't dare.
But then there was his living legend status around the globe. For any sports figure to transcend into Demi-god is truly phenomenal i.e. Pele, Jordan etc. To this day Senna is revered in his home country.
A new co-worker from Brazil joined us for lunch his first day recently. After introducing myself I came out of left field with "where were you when Senna died?". Without hesitation, without any evidence of surprise he answered "I was watching with my father and we cried for 3 days along with the rest of my country." I actually expected his reply.
A remarkable driver, incredible story of focus and drive. Privileged? Arrogant? Sure. But he had the talent to back it up.
I haven't seen anything but positive reviews on this movie. senna deserved this.

[TedN]

The new movie on Ayrton Senna has triumphed in scooping a prestigious award at the famous Sundance Film Festival.

Link (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89143)

Ted

:thumbup:

[cameraman]

The World Cinema Audience Award for Documentary Film.

That was me;)
:laugh:

[gerhard911]

Screenings in LA (http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=7) and
NYC (http://www.villageeastcinema.com/angelika_index.asp?hID=166&page=Showtimes).

If you are close by, I hate you :p

[Trevor Longman]

Me, my dad, and a few of my friends are trying to swing by for the Monday showing. I'll update to let you know how that works out.

[racer2c]

Me, my dad, and a few of my friends are trying to swing by for the Monday showing. I'll update to let you know how that works out.

:thumbup:

[Gnam]

It's also going to be at the SXSW film festival in Austin, TX.

Don't know if they're open to the public though.

* edit
According to the SXSW FAQ, you may also purchase single admission tickets at the door before individual screenings, space permitting.



Sat, March 12 11am
Thrus, March 17 7:30pm

http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_FS11157

[JohnHKart]

Screenings in LA (http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=7) and
NYC (http://www.villageeastcinema.com/angelika_index.asp?hID=166&page=Showtimes).

If you are close by, I hate you :p

Thanks for heads up!

I'm in LA,

Ah crap I had to pick this week to put my car in the paint shop. Thinking of renting one tomorrow anyway.

JH

[JohnHKart]

I don't think I can make it. I rented a van too late today and I'm busy with work so can't go. Movie only is on afternoons at 145 and 345pm. Will have to wait till next LA showing.

[Fio1]

You have to go see it! It was great! They are evaluating popularity for general release. I went to the 3:45 pm showing today and capacity was at 50%.

[cameraman]

If you have a facebook account you could always like this (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Distribute-Ayrton-Senna-Movie-in-the-US-please/124005127673466) on the off chance that it makes a difference.

[racer2c]

Senna fans, found this post by movie director Asif Kapadia on the official Senna Movie Facebook page:

'Spoke to the US SENNA distribution team about this today, hoping to be able to confirm the exact US release dates / cities very soon, but it's looking good for a summer release [June / July
:thumbup::thumbup:

[racer2c]

Today Senna would have turned 51. I always thought it was awesome I share the birthday of my hero. RIP Senna.

[High Sided]

Senna tribute from top gear 2010, RIP.

http://videos.sapo.pt/7gC81JreTCWCzlFoRfYg

[Cam]

Senna tribute from top gear 2010, RIP.

http://videos.sapo.pt/7gC81JreTCWCzlFoRfYg

Had not seen that. Ta. Still waiting for the movie to play here.

[Elmo T]

Senna tribute from top gear 2010, RIP.

http://videos.sapo.pt/7gC81JreTCWCzlFoRfYg

Wanted to download the episode on iTunes - but they specifically note that the Senna tribute is NOT included. Not sure what the deal is with that... :mad:

[cameraman]

Wanted to download the episode on iTunes - but they specifically note that the Senna tribute is NOT included. Not sure what the deal is with that... :mad:

They don't have global broadcast rights for some of the video used.

[Fio1]

They don't have global broadcast rights for some of the video used.

Are you serious? That is ridiculous.....:shakehead

[TedN]

Toronto screening of Senna documentary in May.

Link (http://www.hotdocs.ca/film/title/senna)

Ted

[cameraman]

They announced a US release theatrical data of August 12.

The Hollywood Reporter (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aryton-senna-documentary-be-released-183334) who seem to be unable to spell Ayrton:saywhat:

[chop456]

It was up on Netflix instant and quickly removed. Supposedly they're getting rights ironed out and it will be back.

Grain of salt, blah blah blah...

[G.]

saw it on the airplane yesterday.

:thumbup: