About The Bling Ring

Directed by Sofia Coppola, 'The Bling Ring' is based on real events where fame-obsessed teens use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. It was premiered at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in 2013.

Making / Production

'The Bling Ring' is based on an article, 'The Suspects Wore Louboutins' by Nancy Jo Sales which was published by Vanity Fair. It was conceptualized and directed by Sofia Coppola who is known for her compelling and diverse repertoire of films.

Actors

• Emma Watson - She played the role of Nicki, a fame-obsessed teenager whose desire leads to multiple burglaries. She overwhelmingly portrays both the callousness and vulnerability of this character.
• Katie Chang - She portrayed Rebecca, the ringleader of the group. She embodies her role with a convincing combination of vanity and confidence.
• Israel Broussard - Playing the role of Marc, Broussard gives a complex and emotionally charged performance as the group's only male member who struggles with his identity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot within the actual locations where the burglaries took place.
• Emma Watson prepared for her role by watching 'The Hills' and 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
• The project was almost scrapped due to lack of financing but was later funded by a French producer, Roman Coppola.

Awards

The movie garnered multiple nominations and won Sofia Coppola the 'Best Director' award at the Rome Film Festival in 2013.

Quotes

• "I want to lead a country one day, for all I know." - Emma Watson as Nicki
• "Let's go shopping." - Katie Chang as Rebecca
• "I'm a firm believer in Karma, and I think this situation is a huge learning lesson for me..." - Israel Broussard as Marc

Music, Soundtrack

• "Crown On The Ground" by Sleigh Bells
• "212" by Azealia Banks ft. Lazy Jay
• "Drop It Low" by Ester Dean ft. Chris Brown