“I looked like him”: for Clint Eastwood, he was the character he felt the closest!

Considered one of Clint Eastwood's artistic heights, on the road to Madison (1995) was a turning point in the career of the actor-director. Far from his usual roles of cold and impassive characters, Eastwood was completely revealed in a work imbued with delicacy and emotion.

Long before the tears he shed in Million Dollar Baby, it was in the skin of photographer Robert Kincaid that he showed himself for the first time in the skin of a man guided by sensitivity rather than by brute force. This character, very far from the virile image he has long conveyed, is one of those who resonated deeply in him.

In the book Clint Eastwood: interviews (2012), he explained to feel very close to Kincaid: “A long time ago, I moved to a van like Kincaid. During my beginnings as a director, as when I realized the man from the high plains, I did that to look for places.»

“” “I went out in my truck, driven to Sierra, found a place that I liked and made arrangements to turn there later. In this sense, I looked like him. I did not meet any housewife of Italian origin, but I could have. I admit that there is something from me similar to Kincaid.»

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He continues by explaining his affection for the role: “I admit that I like the character. I liked its independence, its integrity. He is someone passionate about what he does, who is not irresponsible. He is independent and also has the chance to devote himself to an artistic activity.»

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A striking film in his career

On the road to Madison remains one of the greatest public and critical successes of Clint Eastwood as a director. The film, which is one of its best box office performances among its best performances, also offered its tenth Oscars to Meryl Streep. She embodies Francesca, in a remarkable role in her career, which is added to her two previous victories: in 1980 for Kramer against Kramer and in 1983 for the choice of Sophie. Meryl Streepwho came to Cannes in 2024 to receive a palm of gold for his whole career, returned to his particular experience with his co-star and director on the set: rediscover his words here.

At the age of 93, in 2024, Clint Eastwood I still had not said his last word. His latest film, Juror No. 2, released on October 30, also marked the spirits, collecting the note of 3.9 out of 5 from the spectators of Allociné who talked about it as an exciting film and aerial thriller which makes you think about morality and justice.

On the road to Madison is to be reviewed on MyCanal.