Nassar delivers his portraits of human fallibility and fragility masterfully. The two faces of january is a gripping and highly watchable film which i would highly recommend. Both books remain hot, dense and coarse, full of raw feeling and mental friction. Beautiful faces are everywhere but beautiful minds are hard to find. The two faces of january may feel like a throwback to the cinema of alfred hitchcock, but it doesnt have any of the charm or suspense that propels films. The film makes something powerful and explicit from the ideas about sexuality that highsmith implicitly recognised but did not develop. At one time coexisting and often mutually reinforcing, in more modern times they have. Set in 1962 in athens, crete and turkey, the two faces of january stars viggo mortensen as a world war ii veteran turned stock swindler who accidentally kills a. The two faces of january by hossein amini overdrive. With viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst, oscar isaac, daisy bevan.
Based on the novel, the two faces of january, by patricia highsmith talented mr. Jane smiley is the author of 14 novels, including the pulitzer prizewinning a thousand acres. Filmography edit the dying of the light 1994 screenwriter. We use cookies to analyse the use of our website, identify individual preferences after obtaining your explicit consent, and enhance your user experience. Kirsten dunst and viggo mortensen in the two faces of january 2014 kirsten dunst and viggo mortensen in the two faces of january 2014. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. May 15, 2014 at a special screening of the two faces of january the films writerdirector, hossein amini ha, kirsten dunst kd, viggo mortensen vm and oscar isaac oi discussed their experiences whilst making the film and the meaning behind its ambiguous title. We were incredibly lucky to film at the acropolis when we made the two faces of january, which i adapted for the screen from patricia highsmiths book, and. The bestselling young novelist who died a recluse in a rubbishstrewn cottage on irelands west coast. Screenplay written and directed by academy award nominee hossein amini 42 ronin, snow white and the huntsman, drive.
Its subtitle, america in three books, caused me to believe that the title itself referred to nafisis adopted country, which could not be farther from the truth. Viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst, oscar isaac, hossein amini. Mohsin hamid on his enduring love of the secondperson narrative. The two faces of january first edition authorpatricia highsmith cover artistpolly cameron countryunited states languageenglish. The two faces of january 2014, directed by hossein amini. The two faces of january news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2008 learn how. Designed to increase readers awareness of healthful family processes across and within ethnic households, this book features 45 accessible, nontechnical articles on 9 substantive familyrelated issues. Otters sorry dunn you dont get nun all that from looking up jamie n turner lure predictors fave in malone tenn i didnt.
The characters played by viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst and oscar isaac weave a web of intrigue and secrets which end up being their undoing and cause things to go wrong, as is apt to happen in a film such as this. The two faces of january has some similarities with other books of her, like strangers on a train and the tremor of forgery. The main characters lives are entangled in a complex way, they antagonize but are attracted to each other. Revisiting china after 32 years thirty two years by hasna jasimuddin moudud and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His feature directorial debut, the two faces of january 2014, is a film adaptation of a patricia highsmith novel for which he also wrote the screenplay. Robyn candyce talks to the trio about the new film, now opening in the u. The two faces of january is based on a 1964 patricia highsmith novel about two affluent american tourists vacationing in europe. Faces by m f husain indian contemporary art pictures. Though her 1964 suspense thriller the two faces of january is not the easiest story to bring to the screen, its atmosphere is haunting even when the dash is missing. Amini adds embellishing details and plot layers, hints at a grave oedipal disturbance, turns. Art journaling 101 the many faces of an art journal by kristal norton this article is part of my free ecourse art journaling 101 which has been designed to gently introduce beginners to the basics of art journaling so you can find your way with more ease and less fear. Still, there is another meaning which can be gleaned from the title, one that is a bit more literal. The two faces of january is a bit too smooth and intellectual to plumb such depths.
Maqbool fida hussain is one of india leading and most talked about artists. It is based on patricia highsmiths 1964 novel the two faces of january and stars viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst and oscar isaac. Summary milanovic the two faces of globalization reading. Drive scriptwriter hossein amini makes an admirable directing debut with this expertly produced and atmospheric 1960sset thriller based on patricia highsmiths 1964. The two faces of january is conventional as highsmith goes, the plot playing out more or less precisely as you expect, and yet there is a genuinely surprising sting in the tail. After so much emphasis on the ugliness of humanity, the third act dovetails into a cathartic grace note that is emotionally rewarding if not redemptive. Thanks to studio canal, we have 10 the two faces of january prizepacks up for grabs. The idea is for amini to make his directing debut with the film and mortensen to star, the person said.
Firsttime filmmaker hossein amini has infused the two faces of january with an exceedingly deliberate feel that grows more and more problematic as time slowly progresses, which is too bad, certainly, given that the picture does boast a number of agreeable elements and a somewhat promising opening stretch. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He belongs to deoband school of thought, but he did not believe in sectarianism. Hossein aminis the two faces of january kicks off sfiff. Chester and colette macfarland viggo mortensen and kirsten dunst are an american couple on vacation in the early 1960s. Stars viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst, and oscar isaac. Gazing from under heavylidded eyes and a hat brim pulled low, mortensen looks like a relic from that era, and cinematographer marcel zyskind lights him as such.
In the two faces of january, viggo mortensen wields a cigarette with the authority of bette davis and all the other great smokers of studioera hollywood. The two faces of january is based on a 1964 patricia highsmith novel. Writerdirector hossein aminis the two faces of january, based on the patricia highsmith novel, has its world premiere here tonight as a berlinale special screening. Kirsten dunst, viggo mortensen, hossein amini the two. Al murtaza urdu by syed abul hassan nadvi pdf the library pk. Sometimes, i like to wonder about the stories which were never told, or the ones that could have easily gone in a different direction but for a small twist of fate.
Buy the two faces of january virago modern classics by patricia highsmith from amazons fiction books store. More than crime novels, patricia highsmiths books are dramas, with some elements of tragedy. The two faces of january is a psychological thriller novel by patricia highsmith. Rydal keener is waiting for something exciting to happen in his grubby little athens hotel. The first feature directed by hossein amini, who wrote the scripts for drive and snow white and the huntsman, the two faces of january doesnt aspire to much more than being a. Allama abul hassan nadvi is the author of the book al murtaza urdu. The two faces of january represents an interesting exercise in a romantic thriller, one with promising characters and talented leads, yet with an ultimate hohum execution which makes it. Knowing that he is at the age where reading books is at an all time high, i made him a book for his birthday to help him remember all of his family in washington. The two faces of january directed by hossein amini starring viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst and oscar isaac on general release in the uk from 16 may 2014. Their mini book of names and faces is beautiful and sturdy. The two faces of january by hossein amini hossein amini.
The two faces of january, directed by hossein amini. There is, however, simply never a point at which the viewer is. Nov 16, 2014 the author of hiding in plain sight wasnt much of a reader as a child. The two faces of january, from a highsmith novel the. Viggo mortensen looks to team up with drive screenwriter. Ripley van anthony minghella als bekendste voorbeelden daarvan. Putting mystery back into movies for more than 20 years alist screenwriter hossein amini has wanted to bring patricia highsmiths 1964 mystery thriller the two faces of january to the screen. Filmmaker hossein amini on athens travel the guardian. The two faces of january bandeannonce vost youtube. The bible is said to be one of the first books created in this new format, one that suited preachers of christianity because it allowed them to locate the text. Mar 22, 20 mohsin hamid on his enduring love of the secondperson narrative. A life of patricia highsmith claims the title is appropriate for the janusfaced, fluxlike nature of her protagonists. Viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst, oscar isaac, daisy bevan, david warshofsky, hossein amini.
Modern iran is a country with two significant but competing discourses of national identity, one stemming from ancient preislamic customs and mythology, the other from islamic shii practices and beliefs. Aug 28, 2014 the republic of imagination, the third published work from azar nafisi, is not what i assumed it would be upon reading the title and initial blurb. The movie is a clever puzzle, a loving homage, as opposed to a prickly psychological snapshot. The many faces of snoopypaperback online bookstore. Filming took place on location in greece and turkey, and at ealing studios. The film stars viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst and oscar isaac. May 09, 2014 ever since screenwriter and, now director, hossein amini read patricia highsmiths the two faces of january at university, he has wanted to make it into a film. The two faces of january 20 hossein amini synopsis. His name is almost synonymous with contemporary indian art. Hossein amini achieves lifelong ambition with the two.
It was written and directed by hossein amini, and starred viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst and oscar isaac. The locations, including the acropolis, are as seductive as the costumes and the careful, sober camerawork. I could write a book a modern variation of jane austens. The young mods forgotten story by hewitt, paolo isbn. Kirsten dunst, viggo mortensen, hossein amini the two faces of january.
Screenwriter hossein amini the wings of the dove, drive makes a stylish directing debut with this sleek thriller set in greece and istanbul, 1962, and adapted from patricia highsmiths novel. An interview with two faces of january writerdirector. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. A look at the two faces of january theatrical trailer also from magnolia home entertainment set up audio english 5. The ot teaches that god has been hiding a certain part of. Jan 01, 2015 culture books features the mystery of marsha mehran. The two faces of january is the directorial debut of acclaimed scriptwriter hossein amini.
Click to print opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window. The two faces of january has a stellar cast, rather than the popular pretty faces of the talented mr. Biographer andrew wilson, in his 2003 publication beautiful shadow. The two faces of january, only lovers left alive, frank and. Hossein amini interview for the two faces of january. The two faces of january 1964 is a psychological thriller novel by patricia highsmith. Rozgrywka 2014 the two faces of january charyzmatyczny i. Amini admits the two faces of january is not the best of highsmiths books, yet it had him hooked from the first time he. At a special screening of the two faces of january the films writerdirector, hossein amini ha, kirsten dunst kd, viggo mortensen vm and oscar isaac oi discussed their experiences whilst making the film and the meaning behind its ambiguous title. Its title alludes to the two faces of the roman god janus, after whom the month of january was named. Bestknown for his successful screenplays including the awardwinning drive, amini pays homage to the.
Interview hosein amini on the two faces of january and oscar isaac at london critics circle awards get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The two faces of january is a 2014 americanbritishfrench thriller film written and directed by hossein amini, in his directorial debut. Tom kalin savage grace talks hossein aminis the two. Abul hassan nadvi authored many books about islam and history. Pinhole press made it easy to make this special gift. His faces orna grinman ot oomofet ministries a sign. It makes it hard not to like him even if hes playing a. Diana markosian is an awardwinning photographer whose work has appeared in the new york times and the national geographic magazine read more from this author. A thriller centered on a con artist, his wife, and a stranger who flee athens after one of them is caught up in the death of a private detective. Set in the sixties, it is undeniably old school a twisted tale of murder, treachery and doubledealing, based on the novel by patricia highsmith, where you half expect alfred hitchcock to appear in cameo at some point. Tom kalin savage grace talks hossein amini s the two faces of january patricia highsmiths novels have consistently fascinated filmmakers, and this take on her 1964 novel is just the latest adaptation to hit the screen. The two faces of january and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The book explores a brief history of israel through the lens of deut.
You cant ignore the easy surface pleasures of the two faces of january. Ripley and the producers of tinker tailor soldier spy comes a stylish and breathtaking thriller following the charismatic chester macfarland viggo mortensen and his alluring wife colette kirsten dunst as they befriend a young guide oscar isaac during a european trip. The two faces of january 2014 the two faces of january. The two faces of january, from a highsmith novel the new york. Interview hosein amini on the two faces of january and. The roof garden commission ian alteveer, navina najat haidar, and sheena wagstaff.
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