Simon baker is preparing for the australian release of new feature film breath on thursday in sydney. Simon bakers direction and his performance as sando is believable and superlative. Hungry for discovery, the pair form an unlikely friendship with sando simon baker, a mysterious older surfer who pushes the boys to take risks that will have a lasting, profound. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, may 25 and will be available to download on amazon, where you can also listen to. Simon bakers surfing drama is laidback but entrancing the mentalist star makes his directorial debut with a comingof. Breath is bakers feature film directorial debut, and also stars. May 02, 2018 breath, the feature film directorial debut of the actor simon baker, begins with a shot of white light flooding the frame. Apr 26, 2018 in the film adaptation of tim wintons acclaimed novel breath, directed by simon baker, the young protagonist, pikelet, finds himself growing up too fast when he is lured into what winton calls. May 23, 2018 directed and cowritten by simon baker, breath is based on tim wintons awardwinning and international bestselling novel set in mid70s coastal australia. He is popularly known for his roles as in the cbs television series the mentalist as patrick jane and the guardian as nicholas fallin. However, when breath cuts to the surf, it does reach a certain aesthetic ease.
Dec 02, 2017 the trailer for the coming australian film breath, directed by simon baker, based on tim wintons awardwinning novel. Simon baker channels his teenage surf experience in movie of. Hungry for experience, the pair forms an unlikely friendship with sando simon baker a mysterious older surfer and adventurer who pushes the boys to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives. Simon baker makes his feature directing debut with this adaptation of tim wintons comingofage novel breath, about a pair of teenage surf enthusiasts mentored by. Simon baker on his comingofage directorial debut breath. Hungry for discovery, the pair form an unlikely friendship with sando simon baker, a mysterious older surfer who pushes the boys to take risks that will have a lasting, profound impact on their lives. After dating for years the couple finally knots their ties on 2nd october 1998. Based on tim wintons awardwinning novel of the same name, simon bakers feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys.
Simon baker on filming tim wintons breath debut director on his fear of adapting this australian paean to surfing and the challenge posed by its most taboo subject. Based on tim wintons awardwinning novel of the same name, simon bakers feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet samson coulter and loonie ben spence, growing up in a remote corner of the western australian coast. From the narration to sando teaching pikelet lessons on fear. Breath official trailer starring simon baker the mentalist in his directorial debut with elizabeth debicki, samson coulter, ben spence. Based on the bestselling novel, simon baker s directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys growing up in a remote corner of the western australian coast. Simon baker, elizabeth debicki, richard roxburgh, rachael blake, jacek koman, samson coulter, miranda frangou. Simon and rebecca are blessed with three children named as stella breeze baker, harry friday baker, and claude blue baker. Gerard lee, simon baker, tim winton, mark johnson, simon baker, jamie hilton, tom williams, simon baker, samson coulter, ben spence. Breath is about the relationship with, not only the ocean, but masculinity and the idea of growing up by the ocean in australia a still from the film.
The film s overall teal sheen is understandably less odd when baker and his young costars are on the water, navigating life lessons with each wave conquered. Based on the awardwinning, international bestselling novel by tim winton, simon baker s directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet and loonie newcomers samson coulter and ben. Official page of breath, the feature film adaptation of the bestselling tim winton novel, directed by simon baker. Best known for the smoothtalking patrick jane in the tv series the mentalist, simon baker was in calcutta as part of the australian delegation to showcase his directorial debut breath at the kolkata international film festival. Simon baker, gerard lee, simon baker, tim winton, mark. Breath, the feature film directorial debut of the actor simon baker, begins with a shot of white light flooding the frame.
Soundtrack album for simon bakers breath to be released. Two teenage boys samson coulter and ben spence, hungry for discovery, form an unlikely friendship with sando simon baker, a mysterious older pro surfer who pushes them to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives. Coulter and simon baker in the comingofage surf movie breath. The album features the film s original music composed by harry gregsonwilliams the chronicles of narnia, the martian, shrek, kingdom of heaven, man on fire. Jul 31, 2018 based on tim wintons awardwinning novel of the same name, simon bakers feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet samson coulter and loonie ben spence. Jun 20, 2018 we spoke with simon baker about making breath at the toronto film festival and why he wanted the comingofage drama to be his directorial debut. He was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of fame and was invited to join the academy of motion. Simon bakers surfing drama is laidback but entrancing the mentalist star makes his directorial debut with a comingofage drama that finds most of its action in. Filmtrax will release a soundtrack album for simon bakers directorial debut breath. The film is set in the 1970s and two teenage boys form a connection with an older surfer. Simon baker on filming tim wintons breath debut director on his fear of adapting this australian paean to surfing and the.
Simon baker channels his teenage surf experience in movie. Simon baker, gerard lee, simon baker, tim winton, mark johnson, simon baker, jamie hilton, tom williams, simon baker, samson coulter, ben spence. Breath 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Breath novelist tim wintons tale of two teens mentorship by a former pro surfer is the basis of a nicely turned feature debut for aussie actor simon baker. Simon baker married his longterm girlfriend rebecca rigg on 2nd october 1998. He may not be psychically solving crimes on cbs the mentalist any more, but simon baker is taking his career to the next level with his feature directing debut breath, in which he will also star. Simon bakers directorial debut is a nostalgic tribute to surf culture but has rare moments that shine. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
May 31, 2018 directed by the actor simon baker, making his feature debut, breath centers on pikelet samson coulter, a gangly yearold whose modigliani beauty surfaces as he surfs, learns and matures. In his feature directing debut, the actor simon baker plays a surfing guru. Also starring elizabeth debicki and richard roxburgh, breath is an authentic comingofage drama in an idyllic 1970s setting. Simon baker celebrity profile check out the latest simon baker photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Breath, australian actor simon bakers directorial debut, begins much like a traditional visual essay. Also starring elizabeth debicki and richard roxburgh, breath is an. Based on the awardwinning, international bestselling novel by tim winton, simon bakers directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet and loonie newcomers samson coulter and ben. Simon baker reveals he accepts his failings ahead of. Simon baker biography, movies and tv shows, wife and children. May 21, 2015 the television star hit the cannes croisette to talk up his new film, breath, which he will direct and star in. It premiered at the 2017 toronto international film festival and the 2017 zurich film festival, and was released on 1 june 2018 by filmrise. Watch simon baker talks film directing project breath.
A film adaptation of tim wintons acclaimed novel breath, directed by the mentalist star simon baker, has run into a messy legal dispute before it has even premiered a company that was. Based on the bestselling novel, simon bakers directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys growing up in a remote corner of the western australian coast. After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy and his friend forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer. Simon lucas baker born 30 july 1969 is an australian actor in television and film, and director. Based on tim winton s awardwinning novel of the same name, simon baker s feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet samson coulter and loonie ben spence, growing up in a remote corner of the western australian coast. Lessons that i myself learned in a similar manner from a similar man. Breath is a wistful and wounded comingofage story about surfing, surrender, and the sordid experience of losing your virginity to a married older woman whos got a thing for erotic asphyxiation. Based on tim wintons awardwinning and international bestselling novel set in mid70s coastal australia. Two teenage boys, hungry for discovery, form an unlikely friendship with a mysterious older adventurer who pushes them to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives. Breath is a good comingofage story, a great surfing movie and a solid directorial debut from mentalist star simon baker. In the film adaptation of tim wintons acclaimed novel breath, directed by simon baker, the young protagonist, pikelet, finds himself growing up.
In spite of his lowkey ambitions, debut filmmaker simon baker doesnt yet have the eloquence as a director to get you on board. Simon baker reveals he accepts his failings ahead of breath. With elizabeth debicki, simon baker, richard roxburgh, rachael blake. Bakers film is however a perfunctory adaptation with only rare moments.
An image of a body under water gradually comes into focus. In maart 2016 werd bekendgemaakt dat simon baker zijn regiedebuut zou maken met een verfilming van tim wintons bestseller en zelf zou mee acteren en. Simon bakers film breath runs into ugly dispute over. While also managing to have a believable coming of age story. He is known for his lead roles in the cbs television series the mentalist as patrick jane and the guardian as nicholas fallin and starred in several hollywood films. The trailer for the coming australian film breath, directed by simon baker, based on tim wintons awardwinning novel. Its opening underwater shot, similar to the opening shots of previous 2018 entries tully, mary magdalene and the shape of water, is paired with a reflective voiceover provided by the source novels author, tim winton telling us what the thesis of the film is going to be pikelet. His film breath is set to premier at the toronto international film festival, which opens on september 7 for ten days. Simon bakers film breath runs into ugly dispute over financing.
View in itunes based on tim wintons awardwinning novel of the same name, simon bakers feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet samson coulter and loonie ben spence, growing up in a remote corner of the western australian coast. Breath is a 2017 film adaptation of australian author tim winton s novel breath. Directed and cowritten by simon baker, breath is based on tim wintons awardwinning and international bestselling novel set in mid70s coastal australia. In breath, tasty waves and gnomic truths the new york. Still, because breath a nearly twohour film in an age of streaming 80minute talkfests takes its time with its material, the film can afford to. Sep, 2017 simon baker makes his feature directing debut with this adaptation of tim wintons comingofage novel breath, about a pair of teenage surf enthusiasts mentored by a bigwave veteran. Simon baker won an aacta award for best supporting actor from the australian academy of cinema and television arts. Simon baker is an australian actor and director born on 30th july 1969 in launceston, tasmania, australia. Based on tim wintons awardwinning novel of the same name, simon bakers feature film directorial debut breath follows two teenage boys, pikelet samson coulter and loonie ben spence. The film is the directorial debut of simon baker, who also acted in the film and produced it with mark johnson and australian jamie hilton. Jun 01, 2018 still, because breath a nearly twohour film in an age of streaming 80minute talkfests takes its time with its material, the film can afford to meander and experiment without losing its.