And so I spent some time, when we got to Prague, being with the animals before we were even on camera. It means, they weren’t ready for me to be in their space they didn’t invite me in. It’s not the animals’ fault – it’s my fault. And I knew, on this film – if I were to ever get hurt on this movie, it’s because I’m doing something wrong. It’s a spiritual being what this film is, too, whether human or animal, they are not ours to possess. And that was so helpful when approaching this film, because the thing that I learned most from everyone was not to impose your energy onto an animal not to treat an animal as though it’s your possession, or it’s an object. I met with a lot of people who spend their lives dedicated to animals. Of course, Antonina wouldn’t have known what was happening there, but I just wanted to feel the energy of the space. She’d be a little puma.” Which is why Jan calls her Punia – that was a nickname which means little cat. Things like – if Antonina was an animal, what kind of animal would she be? Like, just these strange – and she said, “Oh, definitely a cat. She took me to the Warsaw Zoo, and I got to ask her secrets that weren’t in the book. JESSICA CHASTAIN: To the research – of course, I started with the book, because the film is based on the bestselling, incredible novel, which is then based on Antonina’s journals. Jessica – was that the first time you held a lion cub? And the second question is, what length did you go to do research for this role? Warning – there are a few spoilers in the interview below! After our preview we were given the chances to talk to Jessica Chastain (who plays Antonina) and director Niki Caro.
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The movie, based on the book of the same name, gives audiences a different look at the war, the people behind the scenes and the heroes that never are acknowledged throughout history.Įarlier this month I was given a sneak peek at the movie, which is one of the most unique looks at World War 2 that has brought to the screen. The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the story of Antonina Żabińska, a polish woman who saved over 300 Jewish people during World War 2 all while putting her life, as well as her family on the line. Later this week, one of the most poignant movies of the year will be hitting theaters.