If you’re a fan of original movies that tell a unique and eccentric story, you’ll want to check outDavid ZellnerandNathan Zellner’sDamsel– which is now playing in limited release. The film takes place in the American West around the year 1870.Robert Pattinsonplays Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, who ventures across the American Frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska), bringing a miniature horse named Butterscotch along for the journey. As the film unfolds, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel.Damselalso stars David Zellner,Robert Forster, Nathan Zellner, andJoe Billingiere. Trust me, I’ve seen a lot of movies andDamselis nothing like any western I’ve seen and it constantly plays with your expectations.
Recently, I sat down with David Zellner and Nathan Zellner to talk about the making ofDamsel. During the interview, they talked about the way they work together, how they each have their own strengths, if it’s gotten any easier to get financing, why they wanted to work with Robert Pattinson, their love of the Western genre, their first cut ofDamsel, how they like work on set, and so much more.
Check out what David Zellner and Nathan Zellner had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis. Finally, if you missed my interview with Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska,you can watch that here.
David Zellner and Nathan Zellner:
Here’s the official synopsis forDamsel:
It’s the age of The Wild West, circa 1870. An affluent pioneer, Samuel Alabaster (Robert Pattinson) ventures deep into the American wilderness to reunite with and marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska). For his journey he brings Butterscotch, a miniature horse intended as a wedding present for his bride, and enlists drunkard Parson Henry (David Zellner) to conduct the ceremony. As they traverse the lawless frontier their once simple journey grows treacherous, and the lines between hero, villain, and damsel are blurred. A loving reinvention of the western genre from the Zellner brothers (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter), DAMSEL showcases their trademark unpredictability, off-kilter sense of humor, and unique brand of humanism.
