About The Bling Ring (H3O)

"The Bling Ring" (2013), a crime-drama film directed by Sofia Coppola, is inspired by actual events. It tells the tale of a group of image-obsessed teenagers who use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The film confronts issues of youth, fame, obsession, and the impact of social media.

Making / Production

The movie was filmed in various locations across Los Angeles, California, including many of the real-life homes that were burgled by the actual 'Bling Ring'. Coppola employed a journalistic approach to the film, sticking close to the facts of the original Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins” from where the story was adapted.

Actors

• Emma Watson: Played the character of Nicki, one of the shallow teenagers involved in the burglaries. Watson transformed her image from the righteous Hermione Granger to a manipulative and fame-obsessed teen.
• Israel Broussard: As Marc, he portrayed a new student at high school who becomes best friends with Rebecca and her partner in crime.
• Katie Chang: Played Rebecca, the leader of the bling ring; her obsession with fame and glamour played a key role in the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on real-life events that occurred between 2008-2009, a string of burglaries committed by a group of teenagers in the Hollywood Hills.
• The film's working title was "The Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch".
• All the characters’ names in the film were changed from their real-life counterparts.

Awards

The film was nominated for the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival where Sofia Coppola won the award for Best Director.

Quotes

• "I wanna lead a huge charity organization. I want to lead a country one day, for all I know." - Nicki (Emma Watson)

Music, Soundtrack

• "Crown On The Ground" by Sleigh Bells
• "9 Piece" by Rick Ross featuring Lil Wayne
• "537 Cuba" by Omar Rodriguez Lopez & John Frusciante
• "Big Lights" by Sammy Adams