Kapanlagi.com - Written by Gerald Rayhankhan Rizky
A24, the studio behind Academy Award winners like Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, and others, has announced a collaboration with Kojima Productions to adapt the video game DEATH STRANDING by Hideo Kojima into a live action film. News about the live action film DEATH STRANDING came just a few days before Kojima Productions' ninth anniversary on December 16th. The synopsis from A24 and Kojima Productions states that the film promises to delve into the mystery surrounding the apocalyptic event called 'Death Stranding,' which blurs the boundaries between life and death and brings terrifying creatures into a crumbling world.
Hideo Kojima is known as a pioneer in creating interactive stories, famous for pushing the boundaries in the world of video games. Kojima is also widely regarded as a pioneer of the stealth game genre. He founded his own studio, Kojima Productions, in 2015, and in 2020, he received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor given by BAFTA to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of film, games, or television. If you're curious about this live action film DEATH STRANDING and want to know more about its world and original source, read on!
1. About Video Game Death Stranding
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DEATH STRANDING takes place in the United States after a disaster that unleashes dangerous alien creatures into the world. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, portrayed by Norman Reedus, a courier entrusted with delivering resources to colonies across the country and connecting them through a wireless network. DEATH STRANDING also features a cast of actors who appear in the game, such as Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and others as supporting characters or cameos.
Themes of isolation, existentialism, the environment, and the consequences of human actions are highly relevant in the world of DEATH STRANDING, creating a rich and thought-provoking world for players to explore.
2. The World of Death Stranding
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The world in DEATH STRANDING is a post-apocalyptic world that has fundamentally changed due to a cataclysmic event known as the 'Death Stranding'. This event resulted in a collision between the world of the living and the world of the dead, causing supernatural phenomena and the emergence of entities called BTs (Beached Things). BTs are spectral creatures from the afterlife that threaten life in the world.
In the video game DEATH STRANDING, the setting is a fragmented United States where cities and colonies struggle to survive and stay connected. The landscape is characterized by vast, desolate terrain, hazardous environments, and a fractured society. The remnants of society rely on couriers like Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) to deliver essential supplies and connect isolated communities through a network known as the Chiral Network.
DEATH STRANDING explores complex concepts of life, death, and the relationship between individuals and society. Strands, symbolic representations of these relationships, play a crucial role in the narrative, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding connections and promoting unity in a world devastated by the Death Stranding event.
3. Background Making of Live Action Death Stranding
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Kojima in his statement about this film project said, "A24 was born about 10 years ago, their presence is very unique in this industry, they are unparalleled. The films they bring to the world have high quality and are very innovative. I am interested in their works and even inspired by their works in my own work."
Kojima appreciates A24's innovative approach to storytelling that aligns with what his company has been looking for in the past eight years. Kojima also added, "There are many game adaptation films out there, but what we are creating is not just a direct translation from the game. The intention is for our audience to not only be game fans, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema. We are creating a Death Stranding universe that has never been seen before, which can only be achieved through the medium of film."
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