All Those Martyrs
It was mentioned a few times in the past that Jac experienced very early in life a deep fascination with martyrs. With the images of martyrs. This interest, he believes, was not directly influenced by the religious imagery he encountered during his schooling. Jac attended a prestigious Jesuit school, recognized as the most prominent educational institution in the country. The academic standards at this school were exceptionally high, with the curriculum so advanced that the third year of high school was comparable to college-level studies.
It was only after Jac began his studies in New York that he realized the true extent of his educational background. His transition to NY revealed that his prior schooling had provided him with a remarkably high level of education, exceeding what he expected and distinguishing him among his peers.
Jac’s fascination with martyrs did not stem from the religious artwork and statues he encountered later in life. Instead, his interest can be traced back to his earliest memories, long before his formal education began. He vividly recalls being drawn to images and stories of martyrs as a young child, well before he attended school. Some of these early influences include a memorable movie he watched, or perhaps a striking image he came across in a book or magazine. These experiences left a lasting impression on him, and he remains very aware of their impact today. Ultimately, Jac recognizes that his passion for martyrs was present within him from his infancy, shaping his interests long before he could consciously understand or articulate them.
Simply put, his interest in Martyrs was always there.
JDArts Could you revisit the idea of filming the story of Saint Eulalia?
But not like the movie Martyr that you already made. But rather a true recreation of the story of Saint Eulalia of Barcelona. I really hope you adapt that story. It would be wonderful to see a film of the saint of Barcelona suffering the 13 martyrdoms and being crucified. I imagine Simonne de la Riva or Sol Vargas more in the role. I know Sol Vargas is absent due to her university studies, but I trust she can join you in the future.
In Jac’s original concept for the script, he intended to incorporate the story of the actual saint and her ordeals as integral elements of the narrative. These moments were envisioned as scenes where Camille, the protagonist, imagines herself as the saint and vicariously experiences the saint’s trials and suffering. By merging Camille’s experience at the studio and her imagination with the documented experiences of the saint, Jac aimed to create a powerful connection between past and present, highlighting the enduring influence of martyrdom on personal identity.
To bring these ancient scenes to life, Jac planned to shoot them in France. He traveled there specifically for the purpose of casting all the characters required for these sequences, including cruel Damian, his soldiers, and various townspeople. His intention was to select French actors, native to France, to portray two main roles that would also be featured in the New York segments of the script. This choice was rooted in the narrative’s structure, as these same actors would also appear in the ancient Barcelona scenes, further reinforcing the thematic links across time and place.
In preparation for the film, Jac also conducted a thorough search for suitable filming locations in France. During this process, he discovered a venue that not only met the production’s requirements but also provided access to costume rentals. This place had a comprehensive collection of period costumes and props, ensuring that all the wardrobe needs for the project could be fulfilled efficiently and conveniently.
However, the story of Saint Eulalia can be an ideal opportunity for a film production in our region. Saint Eulalia is a Spanish saint, believed to originate either from Barcelona or Merida. Regardless of her exact origin, the necessary locations are available all around us, which would facilitate the authenticity of the film’s setting. Furthermore, we already have some costumes on hand that could be utilized in the production, and the local talent pool makes it feasible to cast the roles required for the film.
Despite these advantages, the realization of this project is contingent upon securing adequate funding. Without financial support, the ability to proceed with making the movie remains uncertain.
Efforts are currently underway to establish a reliable and steadily increasing source of funding for our projects. This approach is seen as essential to ensuring the company’s progress and long-term viability.
With consistent financial backing, the possibilities for productions expand significantly. Achieving this stability in funding would remove one of the major obstacles, making it feasible to bring any of our films in development to fruition.
We need to sell more of our films but, more importantly, we need to have a good and growing number of subscribers to our streaming channel.
JDArts Seditiosa is one of those movies you enjoy from beginning to end
It’s a perfect movie And Simonne de la Riva was the perfect lead to portray a female Christ
This movie is a lot of fun, especially during Holy Week
Great comment. We agree. Seditiosa consistently holds the title of best seller this year. Its popularity remains unmatched, and it continues to lead the charts. Unless a new perfect movie emerges to challenge its dominance, Seditiosa will retain its number one position.
Simonne was selected to portray Yahel, the female Christ, and this choice is widely regarded as the right one. A key factor in this decision was her exceptional performance in Monxa Mala, where she endured repeated torture and was ultimately crucified, ending with a crown of thorns placed upon her head. In Jac’s mind her look at that moment was that of a female Christ.
Simonne possessed the look and depth needed for Yahel.
racklover As a recent streaming customer hoping to help out with your financial situation, I was surprised at the absence of any films with Camille, your best actress ever!
Are there plans to add her films and the other early red feline films?
Red Feline Pictures began with Camille. One evening in New York, at the end of 1997, Camille and Jac were working with passion and intensity through many sleepless nights on the release of their first film, Red Feline On The Cross. To properly launch the movie, Jac realized they needed to create a company, which meant choosing a name for both the website and the production credits. Jac found the obvious answer in the first character they had developed: Red Feline.
With that decision, Red Feline On The Cross became the inaugural production of Red Feline Pictures. The website was named rfpix.com, a shortened form of Red Feline Pictures.
The earliest films produced were all created in analogue formats and distributed on VHS video tapes. As technology advanced, these works were digitized and released on DVD. Today, the company is adopting Digital HD as the new standard for showcasing films. All productions are being converted from their original analog state to HD digital movies.
Martyr or the Death Of St Eulalia is already available on the streaming channel.
The films featuring Camille, also known as Carmen, are being prepared for inclusion on the channel as well and will soon be featured on the streaming channel. Among them there is a distinctive semi-docudrama, The Diary Of Camille.
The Diary of Camille chronicles Camille’s journey as she meets Jac and begins her adventure in cinema, including her preparation for the Cross. The diary was previously published in written form in the members area of rfpix.com, it was rich with photographs and stills taken from the videos that Camille and Jac produced together. The Diary is no longer available.
Some of those videos have never been released, such as the ones filmed by Camille and Jac in Tour, France, Rome and Alicante, Spain, making the diary an important record of their creative partnership. The videos will be part of the docudrama as well as the Making Of clips from the different films in which Camille was the protagonist including The Man From The Moon, Carmen’s debut in television.
Jac’s deep fascination with the theme of martyrs and its role in his film work is a subject that warrants extensive exploration. The complexity and depth of this obsession could easily fill an entire book, capturing the nuances and motivations behind Jac’s creative choices. While such a book may already be in development, if it is not, it certainly deserves to be written. The subject is rich enough to merit a comprehensive study, shedding light on the recurring presence of martyrdom in Jac’s work and its profound impact on the characters and narratives he creates.
It is clear that another chapter in this extensive and decades long creative process is presently unfolding, or perhaps it is a new paragraph within a new chapter in the ongoing narrative, and it bears a distinct title: Fiend Fatale. This segment of the story, with its own significance and direction, will be examined in greater detail in a future post.
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