The Strange Story of Benjamin Button
The Story of How His Book was Turned into a Movie
"The Strange Story of Benjamin
Button" is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was first
published in Colliers Magazine in 1922. The story follows the life of a man
named Benjamin Button, who is born with the body of an old man and ages in
reverse, getting younger as time goes by.
Benjamin Button's life is filled with
many unusual experiences as he lives his life in reverse, including his love
affair with a woman named Hildegarde Moncrief, who he must eventually leave
behind as he becomes younger and she becomes older.
The story has been adapted into
various forms of media, including a stage play and a movie adaptation in 2008,
directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button. The movie
adaptation deviates significantly from the original story, expanding upon the
character's experiences and providing a more elaborate backstory.
The Strange Story of Benjamin Button
The Story of How His Book was Turned into a Movie
The process of turning "The
Strange Story of Benjamin Button" into a movie was a long and complex one
that took many years to complete. The movie adaptation of the story was
directed by David Fincher and starred Brad Pitt as the titular character,
Benjamin Button.
The project to turn the story into a
movie was first announced in the 1990s, when screenwriter Robin Swicord was
hired to adapt the story for the screen. However, the project was put on hold
for many years due to various factors, including changes in the studio
leadership and disagreements over the budget.
Finally, in 2005, the project was
revived when Brad Pitt's production company, Plan B Entertainment, acquired the
rights to the story. David Fincher was then brought on board to direct the
movie, and the screenplay was revised by Eric Roth.
The movie adaptation of "The
Strange Story of Benjamin Button" was released in 2008 and was a critical
and commercial success, earning numerous award nominations and winning three
Oscars, including Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Makeup.
Despite the many changes made to the
story in the movie adaptation, the film remains true to the central themes of
the original story, including the exploration of life, time, and mortality, and
has become a beloved classic in its own right.
Actors Who Starred in the Strange
Story of Benjamin Button
"The Strange Story of Benjamin
Button" movie adaptation, released in 2008, had a star-studded cast, including:
Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button: The
protagonist who ages in reverse.
Cate Blanchett as Daisy Fuller: A
dancer and love interest of Benjamin Button.
Taraji P. Henson as Queenie: A
caregiver who takes care of Benjamin when he is a baby.
Julia Ormond as Caroline Fuller:
Daisy's daughter who is responsible for taking care of her mother in her old
age.
Jason Flemyng as Thomas Button:
Benjamin's biological father.
Elias Koteas as Monsieur Gateau: A
clockmaker who designs a clock that runs backwards, inspiring Benjamin to see
the possibilities of life in reverse.
Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth Abbott: A
woman who Benjamin meets while he is in his 20s and she is in her 50s.
Jared Harris as Captain Mike Clark:
Daisy's husband and a sailor who dies in a war.
Mahershala Ali as Tizzy Weathers:
Queenie's love interest and a musician.
The movie featured a range of
talented actors, many of whom were nominated for awards for their performances.
