November 4th 2024.
Sir Steve McQueen, the renowned filmmaker, has brought to life a gripping tale set during the tumultuous period of World War One. In his latest masterpiece titled "Blitz," McQueen delves into the lives of civilians caught in the midst of the global conflict. The film centers around the story of a young boy, George, and his mother, played by the talented Saoirse Ronan, as they navigate the dangers of the war in their neighborhood of Stepney Green, London.
One of the most heart-stopping sequences in the film involved flooding an entire tube station, a feat that McQueen pulled off with great finesse. The 55-year-old director shared that this was a challenging task, but with his team's hard work and dedication, they were able to recreate the disaster that was inspired by real-life events. In the film, young George finds himself alone in London, desperately trying to find his way back home amidst the chaos and danger.
McQueen explained that while writing the film, he was initially apprehensive about how they would film the flooding scene in the underground. But once on set, he found the experience to be just as exhilarating as the dance scenes, which he had been looking forward to. He added that being on set often brings about new ideas and circumstances, making the process even more enjoyable.
The director also shared that he followed his mother's advice of taking one day at a time, especially in the lead-up to the challenging tube flooding scene. He used to get frustrated, but he found that the actual days of filming were not as bad as he had anticipated and often turned out better than expected.
The set of the tube station, built by the talented art director Adam Starkey, left the cast and crew in awe. McQueen revealed that there was a lot of potential for chaos on set, but thanks to thorough planning and preparation, everything went smoothly. The director is eager for audiences to see this crucial scene in the film, which required months of hard work and dedication.
"Blitz" is a poignant portrayal of life in London during the Nazi bombing campaign of 1940-41. It sheds light on the struggles and fears of the residents who sought refuge in the tube stations, which were not officially designated as air raid shelters at the time. The film also highlights the dangers of being so deep underground, as shown in the terrifying flood scene, which was based on a real-life event.
On October 14, 1940, Balham tube station was bombed, causing a bus to crash into a large crater outside, and the explosion ruptured water mains and sewers, leading to flooding in the station. This resulted in the tragic death of 66 people, many of whom drowned, and over 70 injured. "Blitz" sheds light on this lesser-known aspect of the war and its devastating consequences.
The film is currently in select cinemas and will be available for streaming on Apple TV+ from November 22. McQueen hopes that this powerful and thought-provoking film will bring attention to the lesser-known stories of the war and honor the lives lost during this tumultuous period.
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