Chloé Zhao Says ‘It’s Important to Not Write Off’ Comic Book Movies: ‘It’s Something We All Share’
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Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao expressed her support for superhero movies, despite their recent box office struggles. At a masterclass during the Venice Film Festival, Zhao stated that dismissing these stories due to their perceived lack of artistic merit is misguided. She emphasized that storytelling serves to create spaces for individuals to process their emotions, and that archetypes found in myths serve this purpose.
In 2021, Zhao's Oscar-winning film "Nomadland" was followed by "Eternals," a Marvel Studios' adaptation that featured a diverse cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, and Angelina Jolie. While the film underperformed at the box office, Zhao expressed her love for the project, comparing it to a girl's dream come true for anime fans. Zhao noted that comic books are the western equivalent of manga and live in the west, which is where she had access to them.
Zhao defended her tenure with Marvel, acknowledging the divisiveness among critics and fans. She believed that merging the creative worlds of Marvel and her own resulted in a shared experience that might have made some uncomfortable. Earlier this summer, Zhao's film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is expected to surpass $900 million in domestic box office earnings, potentially becoming the highest-grossing North American film of all time.
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