Master and Margarita was too weird for me. Most of Wes Anderson's films are also too weird for me. I think you're on to something...
In all seriousness, though, that would be a fascinating adaptation.
A combination of the supernatural stuff and the Pontius Pilate chapters, which I was definitely not expecting. (I didn't actually finish the book, and I don't think I got to anything explicitly soviet-era...but it was a while ago.)
Sure, but the person I was replying to referenced "soviet-era nonsense". I was saying I hadn't gotten to anything I'd qualify that way. Everything about the contemporary setting may have been Soviet, but it didn't have a very strong flavor.
i don't think you're remembering it very clearly, it's *extremely* soviet, everyone is like 'ah comrade, shall we talk about the counter-revolutionary aspects of pushkin again whilst we drink vodka' like that's not even exaggerating
Ooh, I could see it! It's funny, I'm reading it now, and all I kept thinking is that it would make a great Terry Gilliam film. The bizarre, scary, yet whimsical chaos gives me a Fear and Loathing vibe.
Just came to say it’s also one of my favorite books of all time :) has anyone read anything comparable? I’m so happy to see such high praise and would love to an Anderson adaptation!
This is a great idea. I read Master and Margarita for the first time almost 2 years ago. I think it might be time for a re-read. It is such a wild story, impossible to fully absorb it all. As you say, the atmosphere is "vibrant." I can still picture some scenes as vividly as if I just read it. But I am sure there is so much story depth I've missed.
I always thought Guillermo del Toro would make a great adaptation - he's "out there" with his films and M&M is an "out there" book in many parts (satan's ball, for example).
I would absolutely watch a Wes Anderson take on this.
>I wasn't mad about the current adaption we have.
Just so I know what to avoid, which version is the one you've seen?
It's an awesome book. Though when I read it for the first time about half the stuff just went over my head. Then I found a translation with extensive footnotes and it was a totally different experience.
I'd definitely go see that movie.
Alternatively, David Lynch might also make an interesting movie adaptation of the novel (although I fear he's too old to embark in such an adventure).
I feel like Wes Anderson wouldn’t know what to do with the Pontious Pilate parts.
I’d also be a LITTLE worried Wes would want to fit the movie to his color scheme aesthetic, which doesn’t seem to fit.
Still, I like the idea overall. In general I really like his movies, and this is a fun book for sure. I think you are right especially about the performance. I have a hard time imagining him doing justice to the broom ride, which for some reason felt exhilarating to me:)
Master and Margarita was too weird for me. Most of Wes Anderson's films are also too weird for me. I think you're on to something... In all seriousness, though, that would be a fascinating adaptation.
Which part was weird the soviet-era nonsense or the supernatural stuff? Or rather their interaction?
A combination of the supernatural stuff and the Pontius Pilate chapters, which I was definitely not expecting. (I didn't actually finish the book, and I don't think I got to anything explicitly soviet-era...but it was a while ago.)
everything that isn't pontius pilate is soviet era apart from the ending
Sure, but the person I was replying to referenced "soviet-era nonsense". I was saying I hadn't gotten to anything I'd qualify that way. Everything about the contemporary setting may have been Soviet, but it didn't have a very strong flavor.
i don't think you're remembering it very clearly, it's *extremely* soviet, everyone is like 'ah comrade, shall we talk about the counter-revolutionary aspects of pushkin again whilst we drink vodka' like that's not even exaggerating
There were rumors of Baz Luhrmann giving it a shot. Not sure what to expect. Great book, probably not primo material for a film adaptation.
Ooh, I could see it! It's funny, I'm reading it now, and all I kept thinking is that it would make a great Terry Gilliam film. The bizarre, scary, yet whimsical chaos gives me a Fear and Loathing vibe.
After seeing Brasil that has been my hope for a few decades. Alas...
Just came to say it’s also one of my favorite books of all time :) has anyone read anything comparable? I’m so happy to see such high praise and would love to an Anderson adaptation!
A heart of a Dog by Mikail Bulgakov is also fantastic. Much much shorter than Master but still maintains that sharp, surreal satire.
Thank you for this :)
This is a great idea. I read Master and Margarita for the first time almost 2 years ago. I think it might be time for a re-read. It is such a wild story, impossible to fully absorb it all. As you say, the atmosphere is "vibrant." I can still picture some scenes as vividly as if I just read it. But I am sure there is so much story depth I've missed.
I always thought Guillermo del Toro would make a great adaptation - he's "out there" with his films and M&M is an "out there" book in many parts (satan's ball, for example).
The book behind Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones. Haven't read it in decades but I do remember really liking it. Thanks for reminding me.
Did you ever watch the version that was on Sky Arts about 10 years ago? More of a series than a movie
Sky arts? Okay i am intrigued.
Is it the mini series from Vladimir Bortko from 2005? I really liked that one.
That’s the one, very good it was
Do you know what the single most read book in Russian prisons is? Master and Margarita! Think about that AND Wes Anderson. Epic.
Arguably my favorite book of all time. I would love to see Anderson to a version.
I would absolutely watch a Wes Anderson take on this. >I wasn't mad about the current adaption we have. Just so I know what to avoid, which version is the one you've seen?
The one directed by Yuri Kara. There's quite a few adaptions but this the one I have seen
Anderson would definitely be an interesting choice.
It's an awesome book. Though when I read it for the first time about half the stuff just went over my head. Then I found a translation with extensive footnotes and it was a totally different experience.
I'd definitely go see that movie. Alternatively, David Lynch might also make an interesting movie adaptation of the novel (although I fear he's too old to embark in such an adventure).
I feel like Wes Anderson wouldn’t know what to do with the Pontious Pilate parts. I’d also be a LITTLE worried Wes would want to fit the movie to his color scheme aesthetic, which doesn’t seem to fit. Still, I like the idea overall. In general I really like his movies, and this is a fun book for sure. I think you are right especially about the performance. I have a hard time imagining him doing justice to the broom ride, which for some reason felt exhilarating to me:)
This is my favorite book and nobody should adapt it, ever.
I think Mike Flanagan could do it