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It never ceases to amaze me, whether in film or literature how some characters just remain with you. That in our mind, they're almost like old friends, living and breathing, accessible at the mere turning of a page or via the screen, offering us escapism for a time in a world running parallel to our own. The Hannibal films have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and though it seems an odd thing to say about this particular franchise, that's exactly how I feel about these characters. Hannibal's love of classical music and literature, theatre, history and art are all things I can identify with. Granted, those things coincide within the very same manipulative, psychopathic genius, but that's largely part of what makes Anthony Hopkins's portrayal of Hannibal both remarkable and unnerving. It's his innate ability, through his courteous, bordering on gentlemanly demeanour, along with his extremely learned mind that almost lead the viewer forget he's a murderous cannibal at all.
Equally, I admire Clarice's character because she's a woman with a fierce belief in morality and duty, despite being continuously patronised, intimidated and criticised by a corrupt government system. Yet, despite her petite size, she's utterly fearless, and keeps her fragility and tears to herself.
I think they are both outcasts in their own way. Both old souls with contrasting beliefs, but beliefs all the same in justice and integrity, and neither of their views quite fit into modern society. And right from their first well-mannered greeting, to Hannibal's final departure I think they share an obscure bond, a dependence upon one another. For me, this scene brings their unconventional relationship to its heated climax and defines it as a whole, for it's both passionate and intense, moving and, in its own unique way, incredibly romantic.
"Could he daily feel a stab of hunger for her and find nourishment in the very sight of her? I think so. But would she see through the bars of his plight and ache for him?"
It's taken me months to complete this and I'm still not satisfied with it. Midway through, I decided to opt out of using the 5 Pencil Method technique and revert to my old technique instead. In doing so, though, I found highlighting became a problem, after having used harder pencils in the 5PM to build up the depth, so if I erased too much the paper just started to come away from the fibres. I know it's not my best work, far from it. I can see many faults and it is disheartening, but there are some things I do like, too. It is what it is, basically. I just hope that my other portrait of the pair turns out a little better.
Year: 2013 - 2014
Materials: 5H, 4H, 2H, B, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
Time: 20 / 25 hours
Comments: 28
mohalfblood [2014-12-22 15:56:00 +0000 UTC]
"Tell me Clarice, would you ever say to me "Stop. If you loved me, you'd stop?" Epic rendering of an epic scene! Β
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GalleyArts In reply to FixMeMotherfucker [2014-09-12 11:35:03 +0000 UTC]
Me too! As if you couldn't tell, right?! You have great taste in films!
I'm not a fan of Manhunter at all (the original version of Red Dragon)
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FixMeMotherfucker In reply to GalleyArts [2014-09-30 08:15:24 +0000 UTC]
I love Dangerous Liaisons, The Prestige (heart), The X Files, The Omen (I, II and III), Furious 6, The Last of the Mohicans, The Patriot, The Sixth Sense, Harry Potter (all; especially VI and VII part 2), Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises... Christopher Nolan is my favorite Director of all time
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GalleyArts In reply to imtherealjenna [2014-09-27 13:19:23 +0000 UTC]
It does indeed! Β
A complete and utter mess, probably!
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Black-Sun-Frau [2014-09-02 11:54:43 +0000 UTC]
Is that the part of the movie where she handcuffed him to herself? I haven't watched it in years. I didn't feel bad for the guy who had his brain eaten by Hannibal becauseΒ of how he talkedΒ to Clarice! You know he's got an attatchment to her, but I'd say she's a little scared of him because of what he is. IMO the picture doesn't need to be fixed, it's just right!
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GalleyArts In reply to Black-Sun-Frau [2014-09-02 12:24:02 +0000 UTC]
Yup, that's the one! Krendler? Nah, me either. Couldn't stand him. Credit to Ray Liotta for making him so slippery, though. I do agree that I think she's got fear there, possibly even a little hatred, but love comes in various forms, don't you think?
And thanks so much, I'm pleased you think so. Nice gallery, by the way!
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Adam-Walker [2014-09-02 11:51:24 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful
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Adam-Walker In reply to GalleyArts [2014-09-02 14:02:08 +0000 UTC]
I love the old film effect.
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Adam-Walker In reply to GalleyArts [2014-09-04 13:22:44 +0000 UTC]
But the old film effect is what makes it beautiful.
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