And we're back with the latest on upcoming Polish feature Hardkor 44. Details are still sketchy at this point - there will be a press conference on July 15th announcing full details for the project - but here is what we know so far.
The film will be the debut feature from Poland's Platige Image, and director Tomek Bagiński. Co-produced by the Warsaw Uprising Museum it will be a sci-fi re-imagining of the events of the Warsaw Uprising in World War II and, if the concept art is anything to judge by, it will have healthy steampunk overtones. Surprisingly, given that Platige's most public work - and all of their short films - revolve around their CGI animation, this will be a dominantly live action feature with heavy CG special effects components. And if you're worried about how they can handle this approach, don't be. Though it doesn't get as much press as their animation, Platige also does a ton of digital effects work both in the world of commercials and feature films - they were the effects house primarily responsible for Lars Von Trier's Antichrist - and their work is stellar.
But on to the main point of this post being bumped forward. New concept art. It's gorgeous. And available at the link below.
It defines so “ 44 & # 8243 Bagiński Hardkor; left movie dreams about world war ii completely me, it will not be held which (who) tightly facts and it concentrate on only martyrologii. Somewhat such declaration can seem in our country … courageous. Dynamic, feature movie of share (action), fulfilled (performed) special effects? SUCH stylization Nazi?
I do not know that on it Wajda, but I am bought . Work will last over script (scenario) to the end year. Has co-to build (co-to create) him (it) with two writers apparently Bagiński, which (who) surnames as who until now not make public ( know, is it to it perhaps, Dukaj? ). Photos will be started in half of (hunt of) next year.
Tastey!
Google translator says:
"Hardkor 44" is the latest project in Platige Image in cooperation with the Museum of the Warsaw Uprising.
The history is told in a fairly unconventional way, the script will not be held fast to the historical facts. Production will be overloaded with computer effects, and is addressed in particular to the foreign recipient.
More information about the production zdradzimy already tomorrow, the official premiere of "Kinematografu" Tom's most recent short film Bagińskiego.
Hey Todd,
I'm the Community Manager at Platige Image and will be glad to help you in obtaining more information about the film. In fact we'll be posting more info in English on our Community website tomorrow, so you'll be able to write more about it.
In short the film is a Sci-Fi version of the "Warsaw Uprising" that took place during World War II. It will be full length (not a short film) and it's co-produced by the Warsaw Uprising Museum (www.1944.pl - also in English).
We'll update the official website soon.
E-mail me at community@platige.com if you have more questions, thanks!