Neil Jordan’s 1994  film (based on a novel), “Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles,” starred Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Christian Slater and Kirsten Dunst. It was directed right after “The Crying Game,” and right before “Michael Collins”.  Louis tells a modern day reporter about Lestat’s, Louis’, and Claudia’s time as vampires in 1791.

In Neil Jordan’s latest film, “Byzantium”,  teenaged Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan), and Eleanor’s mother, Clara (Gemma Arterton),  are vampires born 200 years ago, who, in present day, “hunt the powerful, and protect the weak.”  Seeking shelter in a kind man’s seaside home, “Byzantium”, the mother/daughter team attempt to make ends meet, while trying to keep their secrets safe. However, when Eleanor tells her boyfriend, Frank, about their wretched ways, waterfalls turn into blood, and many face severe consequences as a result. Gorgeous cinematography, while, Saoirse learned to play Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in C minor, Op 2, No 3 on piano in 12 weeks.

Screening Times at The Tribeca Film Festival 2013!

Article by Sharon Abella

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