Eves bayou summer heats up in rural louisiana beside eves bayou as the batiste family tries to survive the secrets theyve kept and the betrayals theyve endured. Marc forsters drama is set in jackson georgia, but was filmed in louisiana, around laplace, about 25 miles west of new orleans redneck prison guard hank grotowski billy bob thornton finds redemption with leticia oscarwinning halle berry after they both have to deal with sudden bereavement. Its a nearly perfect narrative feat, but it only generated minor waves among film critics upon its release although roger ebert did name it his best film of 1997, and failed to garner mainstream awards nominations it did better at the. The actors touch on the movie helped to catapult the film to. In fact the area is named after a slave called eve. Eve nickname red was given to her by her uncle harry. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing eves bayou near you. The film s gracious homes and moss draped louisiana backwater exemplify. A hothouse blend of creole folklore, magic, and mysticism, eves bayou provides a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of black actresses. Eve s bayou is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by kasi lemmons, who made her directorial debut with this film. Kasi lemmons amazing directorial debut eves bayou is a haunting and captivating tale of a upper middleclass black creole louisiana family in the early 1960s who has a lot of baggage. Cast of eves bayou talks about films lasting legacy essence.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Jackson had been acting for years, eve s bayou was the first film he ever produced. Watching the film, one cant help but to long for a warm, sultry, southern summer night. I was immediately reminded that it is one of the truly great travel inspiring movies. A map of the movie trail and more on each site can be found at louisianatravel. The films gracious homes and moss draped louisiana backwater exemplify the drama that draws so many visitors to the south each year.
Eves bayou filming back in the mid1990s the film crew for the motion picture eves bayou visited covington to shoot several scenes for the movie. Want to see where your favorite movie was filmed in louisiana. Eves bayou cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Its too bad that this movie did not get the recognition that it deserved when it came out in 1997. Eves bayou starred jurnee smollett, meagan good, samuel l. Jackson served as a producer, and starred in the film with lisa nicole carson, jurnee smollett, lynn whitfield, debbi morgan, meagan good and diahann carroll. Eves bayou 1997 over the course of a long, hot louisiana summer, a 10yearold black girl, eve batiste jurnee smollett, discovers that her familys affluent existence is merely a facade.
The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart. With those opening words, eves bayou coils back into the past, into the memories of a child who grew up in a family both gifted and flawed, and tried to find her own way to the truth. Want to see where your favorite movie was filmed in. Christened the best film of 1997 by the late film critic roger ebert, eves bayou continues to leave a spellbounding mark on audiences on its 20year anniversary the film, written and. Film locations for monsters ball 2001, in louisiana. Pages in category films set in louisiana the following 140 pages are in this category, out of 140 total. So did the dad louis really rape his daughter cicely. I like to think i can recognize talent when i see it and the performances in this film were nothing short of top notch. Based on this film, i will discuss the details of this film and talk about what elements influence directors creative process when they are producing a new film. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Strictly in the tradition of southern gothic storytelling, this film falls all too often into cliche. Memory is a selection of images, some elusive, others imprinted indelibly on the brain.
If someone could translate for me that would be nice. It was said that when general john paul batiste was stricken with cholera, his life was saved by the powerful. Then the movie fizzles out in this lightweight story of a kiss. Eves bayou 1997 this movie was much ballyhooed when it was released. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of eves bayou with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Question about the movie eves bayou lipstick alley. Eves bayou kasi lemmons eves bayou is an intensely emotional family drama that mixes elements of southern gothic with the kinds of characters and tensions that prevail in the plays of. The film marked the end of her movie career, but she has been working steadily in. Almost everyone associated with the movie were africanamerican, which is rare now but even more noteworthy 22 years ago. Lynn whitfield, jurnee smollettbell, meagan good, jake smollett and director kasi lemmons talk about the film on its anniversary.
I must confess that the movie drew my attention only after i came to learn that my late friendmentor roger ebert picked it as the best film of 1997. A young girl with a philandering father and a psychic aunt comes of age in a louisiana bayou. Over the course of a long, hot louisiana summer, a 10yearold black girl, eve batiste jurnee smollett, discovers that her familys affluent existence is merely a facade. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. While eves bayou is a distinctly black film for its evocation of louisiana culture, it doesnt take interest in discussions of racism or overt political machinations, instead rooting itself. Although it received heaps of praises from critics and audiences when it was released in 1997, eves bayou has been rather obscure during last 20 years. Everything is illuminated eves bayou, kasi lemmonss 1997 debut as a screenwriter and director, should be seen by every movie lover, every filmmaker, every storyteller. Watch eves bayou starring jurnee smollett in this drama on directv. Summer heats up in rural louisiana beside eves bayou as the batiste family tries to survive the secrets theyve kept and the betrayals theyve endured. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Buy eves bayou movie posters from movie poster shop.
Am interested in viewing any of the homes or other locations in the covington area that were part of the filming of this drama shot in the late 90s. Eves bayou is a beautiful portrait of black identity vulture. Deborah coxs music video for nobodys supposed to be here was filmed on the main property, as its director darren grant was a big fan of this movie. Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. Partially filmed at bayou gauche in new orleans, and felicity plantation in vacherie. The film was shot on location in covington and madisonville, with the otis house at fairviewriverside state park serving as the familys estate. Edited a trailer for the movie in my advanced editing class. Memory is a selection of images, some elusive, others printed indelibly on the brain. The last big film that was filmed in mathews county was steven spielbergs minority report featuring tom cruise in north, mathews. With those opening words, eve s bayou coils back into the past, into the memories of a child who grew up in a family both gifted and flawed, and tried to find her own way to the truth. Stay tuned for a special trail featuring the location that harriet was filmed across virginia. This scene shows an old bus coming up columbia street. With those opening words, eves bayou coils back into the past, into the memories of a child. I was flipping through tv stations last week and came across 1997s eves bayou.
Its a stunning comingofage tale an exceedingly rare example of one that privileges the experience of. I immediately went out a bought this movie after i. Eves bayou is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by kasi lemmons, who made her directorial debut with this film. Eves bayou is one of my favorite movies i was wondering if anyone knew what they were saying onthe parts where they speak lousiana creolefrench. The movie is scheduled to debut in theaters in the fall of 2019.
Youve reached the hub for any and all dramatica analysis of eves bayou. Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are. Eves bayou is a beautiful portrait of black identity. Otis house, fairview riverside state park 119 fairview drive, madisonville, louisiana, usa see more. The film s gracious homes and moss draped louisiana backwater exemplify the drama that draws so many visitors to the south each year. My brother poe was 9, and my sister cisely has just turned 14. Kasi lemmons and her film eves bayou black women filmmakers. The story reads out as if something really compelling occurred at the climax of the movie. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Jackson, lynn whitfield, debbi morgan it was filmed in covington, madisonville and napoleonville. Eves bayou also makes for the writing and directing debut of kasi lemmons, whose artful eye and thoughtful consideration of the beauty of family ties allows for the film to warm our hearts just. Films ranging from the academy awardwinning vietnam documentary hearts and minds, directed by peter davis, to ang lees critically acclaimed brokeback mountainare among the annual selection of 25 of americas most influential motion pictures to be inducted into the national film registry of the library of congress. In addition to the storyform, youll also find any additional analysis or media related to the story in question more analysis ex machina. Metrograph is a new manhattan movie theater devoted to screening.