If you’re a fan of original movies that tell a unique and eccentric story, you might want to check outDavid ZellnerandNathan Zellner’sDamsel– which is opening in limited release tomorrow. The film takes place in the American West around the year 1870.Robert Pattinsonplays Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, who ventures across the American Frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska), bringing a miniature horse named Butterscotch along for the journey. As the film unfolds, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel.Damselalso stars David Zellner,Robert Forster, Nathan Zellner, andJoe Billingiere. Trust me, I’ve seen a lot of movies andDamselis nothing like any western I’ve seen and it constantly plays with your expectations.
Recently, I sat down with Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska to talk about the making ofDamsel. During the interview they shared some memorable moments from filming, their reaction reading the script for the first time, what it was like filming the clog dancing sequence, what scene they were nervous to film prior to shooting, if they can leave the character they’re playing behind on set, and a lot more.
Check out what Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska:
Here’s the official synopsis forDamsel:
It’s the age of The Wild West, circa 1870. An affluent pioneer, Samuel Alabaster (Robert Pattinson) ventures deep into the American wilderness to reunite with and marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska). For his journey he brings Butterscotch, a miniature horse intended as a wedding present for his bride, and enlists drunkard Parson Henry (David Zellner) to conduct the ceremony. As they traverse the lawless frontier their once simple journey grows treacherous, and the lines between hero, villain, and damsel are blurred. A loving reinvention of the western genre from the Zellner brothers (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter), DAMSEL showcases their trademark unpredictability, off-kilter sense of humor, and unique brand of humanism.
