Rogowski additionally fills out the extraordinary wardrobe that costume designer Khadija Zeggaï created in collaboration with you for his character—the sheer dragon-print crop high, a inexperienced sweater, and the snakeskin jacket.
I just like the time period “fills out,” as a result of it’s partially in regards to the power of his physique. He really does fill these garments. If pores and skin was an possibility, I took it, on objective, as a result of it’s enjoyable, and doubtless as a result of I might, proper? The ability of a director, to make selections during which individuals reveal their our bodies in sure ways in which flip you on, is an attention-grabbing dynamic … Actually, there have been direct conversations round what the actors have been comfy revealing or exposing, however these weren’t very lengthy conversations. Strains have been drawn, and we proceeded from there.
For some cause, I used to be obsessive about this sweater he wore that was vibrant orange that appears just like the “Scorching Lips” emblem for the Rolling Stones. He dances in it at that bar after assembly Ahmad, [played by Erwan Kepoa Falé,] the author, and also you see it from the again. It’s an excellent shade. There’s additionally one other orange sweater he didn’t find yourself carrying that I used to be obsessive about.
I wished to ask about this childlike high quality of Tomas and his longing, this harmless impulsivity, that’s usually conveyed via these wardrobe selections, that are typically provocative however usually cozy and home.
That childlike high quality is attention-grabbing to me, as a result of it’s really one thing that’s actually lovely but additionally stunted and immature. It’s the mixture that may be very a lot Tomas—not a lot Franz, however Tomas, within the sense that it’s the vitality and impulsiveness of a kid, which feels emotionally stunted within the determine of an grownup. One thing I noticed, with my children, is that empathy comes with maturity. It’s a must to discover ways to be empathetic. With Tomas, that maturity by no means comes.
“Passages” examines different imbalances within the relationships Tomas has with Martin, a rich homosexual man, and Agathe, a feminine faculty instructor. It’s additionally merciless the best way Martin discards Ahmad, who’s Black, and the movie as a complete is sharp in making use of these lenses of gender, race, and financial standing to contemplate the love triangle via.