Phoenix Melville
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| Born | Phoenix Nathaniel James Dylan Darcy Melville Wuppertal, Germany |
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Phoenix Nathaniel James Dylan Darcy Melville is an British - French film director, screenwriter, producer and artist.
Early Life[edit]
Phoenix Melville was born in Wuppertal, Germany. He is the son of Philomena (née Spencer; and Jean Annaud Melville (died 1993 while reporting about the Bosnia conflict) Melville attended Eton College in Windsor,England while his family lived in Edinburgh, Scotland. After leaving school he worked and traveled all over the world and stayed for a longer period in cities such as Paris , Tel Aviv and Los Angeles and a trainee and pupil of Tenzin Gyatso, before returning home to England to gain a Bachelor in FIlm Studies.[1]
Trivia[edit]
Member of noble scots Melville Clan. Great-Great Nephew of American Novelist Herman Melville. As of at least 2021, Melville lives in London, United Kingdom and New York City, USA as a second residence.
Career[edit]
Melville began his career as assistant director for haute couture brand advertisement.[2] Melville's art has explored themes such as transcendence, metaphysical, human nature, consciousness and beauty. A major feature of his films is their use of meditative voice-overs and philosophical overtones. Some critics praised their cinematography and aesthetics, while others felt that they lacked a strong narrative or character. While having a formal education, Melville is widely considered as a polymath and auto dictated. [3] He gained experience in audio visual arts merely in Paris, working on Sets for Brands as Dior and Prada. He produced Documentaries in german language, travelling to Jerusalem or portrays artists and actors such as Mads Mikkelsen. His breakthrough came in 2021 when he published on Instagram the short film “ Quantum Humanoid” with american supermodel Meghan Roche that was followed by a global press echo.[4] Currently he is developing a film about enlightenment and personal transformation with his Production Company Transcendentia Image.
Influences[edit]
Melville has said his work is more similar in many respects to that of European filmmakers than American ones, and that most films that " transform the individuals psyche" are by European directors. He has expressed his admiration for such filmmakers as Federico Fellini, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and Wim Wenders, along with Terrence Malick. He has said that Wender's Wings of Desire( 1987) is one of his favorite pictures, he stated:" I saw it the first time at the age 8 and formed my whole following image of perceiving reality until today. A beautiful masterpiece and a proof to me how long a work of art can stay in your soul and transform your spirit into a heightened state of vibration." He has also cited Jean Pierre Jeunet's Amélie (2001) as influence on his work, declaring "I can’t even get the right words to express this wonder and magic of a moving image. Perfectly crafted – a symbol of hope for all dreamers out there." Visible influences in his films are Terrence Malick and Andrei Tarkovsky, latter Melville is often compared too by critics.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Ayaz, Sardar. "Short Biography Hollywood Director No.133 - Diving Daily".
- ↑ "Newcomer Phoenix Melville". www.elucidmagazine.com.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Phoenix Melville – Visionary Storytelling". May 16, 2021.
- ↑ Talavera, Tinker Tinker. "PHOENIX MELVILLE - HOLLYWOOD REVOLUTION EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MIAMI VAULT - Vault Miami". vaultmiami.com.
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