The first book about a young orphan wizard unexpectedlyfor all has become in the field of literature a whole world event. And her screen adaptation was only a matter of time. The premiere was held in 2001, gathering a record number of viewers at the screens, and from that moment on each subsequent screen version caused more and more interest. It is about the very first film of the saga - "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", whose actors instantly got crowds of fans around the world - the story goes on.
Harry potter was the most common ten year oldan orphan boy living in the house of his aunt, whose family consisted of a husband and son. His parents, according to his aunt, died long ago in a car accident. Young Harry had no friends, and his only relatives, because of his “abnormality,” treated him like a servant. And they settled him in a closet under the stairs.
But their whole “normal life” collapsed inOvernight, when Harry unexpectedly for everyone and himself received a letter. And although he was immediately taken away, letters began to arrive every day, until the Dursleys decided to flee away from here, taking Harry with them. And in a house where, it would seem, no one would find them, on the night Harry was eleven, a man named Hagrid appeared.
This is where the film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"(the actors were selected under the strict control of Joan Rowling, but more on that later) and gaining their plot turns. We are waiting for a fascinating journey into a fairy tale, where there are centaurs, trolls and even a huge three-headed dog named Fluff. This is a story about kindness, friendship, mutual assistance and loyalty ...
The role of Harry Potter (in the Russian dubbing -Alexey Elistratov), the character for whom, in fact, everything was started, went to the British novice (at that time) actor - Daniel Radcliffe. Prior to his stellar role, Daniel managed to play in a film based on the novel by Charles Dickens “David Copperfield”. Born the future "Harry" in London, which allowed him to participate in the casting, because the obligatory requirement of JK Rowling was that only English actors play her characters. According to Dan himself, he was not a big fan of books about the young wizard (three novels were already published at that time) and fell in love with his character already in the process of filming Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (the dubbing actors were equally careful).
But the role of his faithful friend and partnerwent to Rupert Grint (dubbed Olga Sirina). Interestingly, he also tried out for the role of Potter, but he was offered a completely different, no less than stellar one. Rupert even composed a rap about how he wanted to become an actor, and on August 8, 2000 it was officially announced that the role was his.
And finally, the image of "all the annoying nerdy"Hermione (dubbing - Lina Ivanova) fell under the creative onslaught of Emma Watson. Previously, the actress participated in theatrical circles and spoke to her classmates. And she voiced several characters from the Disney cartoon series. Which, of course, helped her even more get used to the image of his heroine. And the role of Hermione in the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (the actors, by the way, participated in the filming with great pleasure) became truly momentous for her.
The school enemy of the above trinity (DracoMalfoy) played by Tom Felton with a voice in Nikolai Bystrov dubbing. The role was so well played that after the premiere they were afraid of him and often called him names. Simultaneously with the film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (the actors, by the way, who played the main children's roles, continued their film career), he starred in the film "Anna and the King."
Naive good-natured Hagrid embodies Robbie Coltrane(voiced by Rogvold Sukoverko). He began his cine-making career at the age of thirty and was able to play a huge amount of not only comedic, but also serious roles. He is one of the most sought after actors in the UK. However, our viewer knows him mostly as Hagrid.
Transfiguration teacher, professorMcGonagall (voice - Lyudmila Ilyina), has become one of the most famous actresses in the world Maggie Smith. It was Minerva McGonagall and Professor Dumbledore who left little Harry with his aunt. Despite the severity, the professor for her wisdom and justice has always enjoyed great respect not only among teachers, but also among students.
And finally Albus Dumbledore (duplicated by VsevolodAbdulov). He played a famous not only as an actor, but also as a director, musician and writer Richard Harris. In his arsenal are such prestigious awards as Grammy and Golden Globe. And the role of the great wizard Dumbledore he succeeded brilliantly.
And one can not forget about the teacherPotions Master Professor Severus Snape, who became, unfortunately, the now deceased Alan Rickman (voice in the Russian version of Alexei Ryazantsev). His level of play was appreciated not only by the audience, but by many film critics, and the role of the professor gave him an even greater round of popularity and spectator love.
The film (actors, as you can seehighly diverse) would also be impossible without the production group. From the very beginning, the director's chair was offered to Steven Spielberg. But during the negotiations, the parties did not agree on the vision of the characters. After careful selection, his place was taken by Chris Columbus, known for the films “Home Alone” (1990) and “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993). Music for the film was written by a talented composer John Williams. No less important was the huge scenery of incredible beauty and realism. The same applies to the selection of costumes. But, unfortunately, it is simply impossible to list all.
And, summing up a peculiar result, it should be notedOne detail that concerns the event called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” - the film (the actors, as they say, were laid out in full) turned out to be truly childish and magical. And it is interesting not only for the younger generation, but also for adults.
