The Revenant (HBO) (2015)

About The Revenant

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 'The Revenant' (2015) is an epic tale of survival and revenge. Set in raw, inhospitable wilderness of 1820s America, the movie follows frontiersman Hugh Glass (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who, after being mauled by a bear, is left for dead by his own hunting team. This leads him through a grueling journey of survival against all odds.

Making / Production

The movie made headlines for its tough filming conditions, with the director insisting on using only natural light and shooting in extremely remote locations. This insistence led to a prolonged shooting schedule and budget overruns but ultimately contributed to the movie's unique look and feel.

Actors

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass: DiCaprio gives a raw, physical performance that largely involves him grunting, crawling, and fighting for survival while barely speaking.
• Tom Hardy as John Fitzgerald: Hardy plays the film's antagonist, a fur trapper who betrays Glass and leaves him behind. Hardy gives a gritty, memorable performance.
• Domhnall Gleeson as Andrew Henry: Gleeson plays the leader of the fur trapping expedition who unwittingly abandons Glass.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot chronologically, a rare occurrence in filmmaking.
• Much of the dialogue is in the Pawnee and Arikara languages.
• Leonardo DiCaprio ate real raw bison liver for a scene, even though he is a vegetarian.

Awards

'The Revenant' won three Academy Awards: Best Director for Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio (his first Oscar win), and Best Cinematography for Emmanuel Lubezki.

Quotes

• "I ain't afraid to die anymore. I'd done it already." - Hugh Glass
• "As long as you can still grab a breath, you fight. You breathe... keep breathing." - Hugh Glass

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto, and Bryce Dessner.
• The soundtrack blends orchestral music, electronic sounds, and natural sounds like wind and animal noises for an immersive audio experience.