"Sanctum". Actors and non-fictional history

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

A group of people in a confined space and the path to salvation - this plot is often used by screenwriters. As a rule, such films do not differ in originality, but not in the case of the thriller Sanctum. The cast and crew, led by James Cameron, found themselves in extreme conditions.

Storyline

In 1988, a group of 22 speleologists conducted research in one of the caves. During the work, the weather conditions changed dramatically - due to a cyclonic storm, the cave was flooded, and 15 scientists fell into a real trap. People at depth and rescuers on the surface needed to find a new way out. The researchers spent more than a day in the water, but in the end everyone survived.

It was these events that formed the basis of the script for the painting “Sanctum”. The film turned out to be incredibly spectacular thanks to the technologies that were used in the filming of the famous "Avatar". Unfortunately, the audience will have a dramatic finale, because few of the main characters will be able to rise to the surface.

A story with a sad ending

Before filming inthe film "Sanctum" the actors have undergone serious training. In one interview, Richard Roxburgh shared his impressions. For the role, he, along with Ioan Griffith, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson and other colleagues, mastered rock climbing and scuba diving. It is worth noting that the author of the idea, Andrew White and his friend James Cameron, are very familiar with diving. Together they explored the ocean depths during the filming of Titanic, The Bismarck Expedition and Strangers from the Abyss.

Speleologists have been focusing on the largest network of caves in Papua New Guinea. Scientists are trying to find a way to the sea, but their plans are disrupted by a tropical storm, which began two days earlier. Water comes into the caves, cutting off the return path. The only way to escape is to find the very exit, sinking deeper and deeper into the caves.

The bright picture of the underwater world is one of the main advantages of the film “Sanctum”. The actors, among whom there are no world-famous stars, did an excellent job. Colossal tension, hope for salvation and impotence - we would like to hope for a happy ending, but it was not written in the scriptwriters' plans.

Frank McGuire

A real storm of emotions causes viewers to watch the film “Sanctum”. Richard Roxburgh played the role of expedition leader Frank McGuire. The endless labyrinth of caves and the lack of oxygen can drive even the most experienced diver crazy, but Frank manages to keep his cool, because the fate of the rest of the team, one of which is his own son, depends on him.

Firstthe education that the Australian actor received had nothing to do with the world of art. Two years after graduation, Roxburgh graduated from the theater institute.

Career on television began in 1987, and only thirteen years later the whole world heard about Richard Roxburgh. At first, the role in the action movie “Mission Impossible - 2” attracted attention, then there were the projects “Moulin Rouge”, “Van Helsing”, “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”.

Josh

Together with Frank, his son Josh took part in the research. Rhys Wakefield started shooting in the film “Sanctum” as an already experienced actor. The Australian began his career in college, where he studied on a scholarship.

The first major project was the series “Home and Away” (2005-2008). However, the popularity and nomination in the category "Best Actor" brought Rhys Wakefield the main role in the film "The Black Ball", which was presented at the Berlin Film Festival.

After two years, the Australian actor began filming with one of the most influential directors in Hollywood. Despite the quality and the latest technology, in the film "Sanctum" the actors give much more emotion and tension. In fact, this is not a banal story that tells the viewer about people in a trap.

The main character is not the leader of the group, Frank, but his son. Due to the circumstances, Josh had to dramatically transform from a boy into a real man, capable of making difficult decisions.

Before the fear of death

“Sanctum” is a film that once againshows us human weaknesses. In a critical situation, some people show courage, courage and self-sacrifice, while others get betrayal and cowardice.

Unfortunately, losses in the group of speleologists are predictable. A tragic accident, decompression sickness and rocks - death is step by step on the heels of researchers. Only Josh and Frank have hope for salvation, who accidentally meet a member of the expedition who has gone crazy - financier Carl Haley. It was the millionaire who became the sponsor of such extreme entertainment.

Ioan Griffith the audience could see in the projects “Titanic”, “Fantastic Four”, “King Arthur”, “Fireflies in the Garden” and “Horrible Bosses”. The film debut for 13-year-old Yoan was the soap opera People of the Valley. After studying at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, Griffith pursued a career in film and television.