Hello Au Revoir (2018)

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1500 Actors from all around the World help create a very unique and groundbreaking Feature Film.

Film Overview
"Hello Au Revoir" is a British global function movie directed by Jason Croot in 2018. Having an unconventional duration of simply under 80 minutes, the movie is a remarkable experiment of imagination where the director managed to capture the essence of human life and feelings. It was shot at numerous worldwide areas consisting of London, Paris, and New York.

Non-traditional Casting
The movie is special in its technique towards the choice of the cast, adopting a crowd-sourced style. There were no auditions held. Instead, actors worldwide were motivated to upload a one-minute video through socials media. As a result, there are an astonishing 300 cast members in the film, making it a truly international venture. Each cast member contributed a one-minute monologue with minimal instructions, successfully providing a creative liberty.

Plot and Narrative Style
"Hello Au Revoir" does not have a standard story or plot. Rather, it is a collection of one-minute monologues from various actors all over the world. The monologues included stars discussing their lives, aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Rather than following a set script, each actor was offered the freedom to produce their own individual narrative. This resulted in a varied, eccentric, and remarkable expedition of the human experience from places and point of views that audiences might not usually be exposed to.

Critique and Reception
Offered the speculative nature of "Hello Au Revoir", vital reception to the film was varied. While some critics valued the revolutionary technique to storytelling, others felt the absence of a main plot or consistency to be discouraging. It was frequently observed that the viewer tends to misplace the narrative due to the flurry of unrelated monologues. However, it was the plotless and disjointed narrative style that made audiences value the credibility and diversity it brought forward.

Styles and Interpretations
"Hello Au Revoir" is a movie about human emotion, and the dreams and passions that drive individuals. It presents a collage of the human experience, encapsulating a large spectrum of feelings, aspirations, cultures, and lifestyles. Each monologue holds a new story, a various experience, a fresh viewpoint making 'Hello Au Revoir' a rich tapestry of storytelling.

Conclusion
The 2018 film "Hello Au Revoir" sticks out for its non-traditional storytelling, casting and filming procedure. Its compilation of monologues by stars stays a daring experiment in filmmaking. This movie is both a threat and an achievement due to its maverick design that cuts across traditional filmmaking guidelines. It uses audiences a peek into the lives, hopes, dreams, and desires of individuals from all strolls of life around the globe. Despite polarizing crucial reception, it supports the belief that every story holds worth, contributing to the richness and variety of the human experience.

Top Cast

  • Nick Mancuso (small)
    Nick Mancuso
  • Jason Croot (small)
    Jason Croot
  • The Anthony Lee
  • Jessica Veitch
  • Gemma Dart
  • Daniel Eghan (small)
    Daniel Eghan
  • Marija Ilijevska
  • Jolanda Adams
  • Robert Coffie
  • Hilary Agostini
  • Atlas Adams (small)
    Atlas Adams