The attention to detail and background info in Quentin Tarantino’s WWII film, “Inglourious Basterds” is turning out be quite rich and thorough which is nice to see.
Recent set photos from Paris, where ‘Basterds’ is now shooting, have revealed faux vintage movie posters for the character Bridget von Hammersmark who’s played by Diane Kruger (photos of her have already surfaced). Kruger’s Hammersmark is a popular film star in Nazi Germany, but she’s also an Allied spy, but it’s great to see the backstory they’ve created for her. We wonder if they’ll show glimpses of her film, ala, the Eli Roth-directed film within the film, “Nation’s Pride.”
If Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” didn’t seem like a loveletter to cinema on top of being just a WWII homage, make it known now. These posters are just further evidence. Recent video footage from the set has also made its way online, but it’s pretty boring outside of seeing Daniel Brühl walking around and a quick shot of Melanie Laurent.
In related ‘Basterds’ news, the Boston Globe is reporting that Eli Roth’s younger brother may have a cameo in the film (there’s a flashback scene in the film that is set in Boston and stars Roth and Cloris Leachmen).
Lastly, ‘Basterds’ cinematographer, Robert Richardson, has provided
Tarantino Archives with this Christmas wish to all.