As for the source of inspiration for "Eagle vs Shark", Taki Koen has his own saying: "What I want to show through this story is that even the most stupid and clumsy people have a good side. Indeed, this is not seen in ordinary films, because on the one hand, it is an art film with many humorous moments; on the other hand, it is still a romantic comedy with a soul, not at all Need to draw on the affinity of popular movie stars."
What the film describes is this kind of alternative love: only minimal requirements, modern, a little neurotic. it occurs between a pair of men and women that would not be described in a normal love movie. Taki Cohen said that he found the story point from the personal experience of New Zealand actress Lauren Horsley. Horsley played a weird person who never felt shy-Lily, and At the same time, she is also a very festive and gentle female character. Cohen explained: “Horsley poured out all the embarrassment and embarrassment she experienced in girls’ generation. From her, I felt that perhaps this kind of undervalued young girl may be the central role of the story. Can make a very good movie."
When Taki Cohen and Lauren Horsley were discussing such a role over and over, they ran into a particularly burning eyebrow question to be solved: "Will anyone fall in love with a girl like Lily?" When Cohen proceeded After in-depth research, it was discovered that from the perspective of Lily's role, she is actually very eager to be loved and loved, so Jerrod came into being. But Cohen has given this male character the flaws of all humanity. In his words: "Jerrod has the worst qualities embodied in all men you know, including myself." But, to Lily Said, Jerod became a diamond in a pile of rotten stones. Cohen believes: "Lily is really easy to like that kind of'bad' man, because she can penetrate Gerrod's appearance and see the potential in his heart. She likes the mysterious world he lives in, and there is danger everywhere. , Is full of conspiracy and tricks. Even though Gerrod has been planning a very despicable revenge, because the two worlds are so different, they will attract each other."
After finding the shadow of Lily from Lauren Horsley, Taki Cohen recruited his former partner, Jermain Clemens, to help him set a very obvious character for the role of Gerald. So these three people got together and shared their very personal moments of humiliation or anecdotes that they had had with the other two. In the end, they shared all the stories that happened to them. The weirdness and fun used to portray the two protagonists in the film. Cohen admitted: “We don’t need to think too much about the weird combination of Lily and Gerrod, we just need to put some of our own experiences to use-I didn’t expect this ridiculous approach to show up. Extraordinary authenticity. What I want to say is that this film can be regarded as an in-depth and serious study of humans. In fact, "Eagle vs Shark" is an attempt to help us look at ourselves honestly. When I can finally sit down and put this story on the pen, it has been in my mind for a long time and has become an integral part of my life. When it comes to paper, it is still running around beamingly."
From the beginning, Taki Cohen set "praise" as the keynote of this film: even the weirdest people can help the world be full of fun and beauty. Cohen said: "If you look around yourself, you will find a lot of people who seem weird. We know this kind of people, and the reason they look weird is that they can't adapt to the world. Normally, this kind of people People are ignored groups, but they are more real than any role that has a reputation in Hollywood. This film is about these people. It gives these people who are not valued in their lives a chance to let them play in the big world. The screen is also shining. Even if you have seen similar characters in movies, it is probably the foil around some protagonists in dance competitions, basketball tournaments, or some feel-good competitive stories. You can’t help it. Find a real and realistic expectation of love from them."
With such an unusual character as the protagonist, Taki Cohen knew that his story had to go against that sweet love movie genre. Fortunately, he still liked this method very much: "Eagle vs Shark" It’s a dark and funny film with a little bit of love in it. Once the atmosphere of the story becomes tense and extremely uncomfortable, I think it’s time for us to laugh. This is my favorite humor. Way—Looking for the bright side in the tragedy. I can only say that the structure of the script does seem a little weird, but this is how I treat it. The film itself is very much like the two characters it focuses on, with one on the whole body. It’s weird. The beginning of the story seems a bit stupid. You don’t even know what it wants to tell. Indeed, this is a comedy based on tragedy, but at the last moment, the film proves it in its own way. It’s sincere."
This is why Taki Cohen chooses "eagle" and "shark" as symbols and metaphors for the heroes and heroines: "I like these two species because they are dominant in their respective fields. The difference is one In the sky, one is in the sea--and they could not meet in the real world. In their respective realms, they are all wandering lonely people. Maybe Lily and Jerod didn’t realize these two creatures. The trait of using these costumes is to escape the reality they are in, but I really like eagles and sharks because they never accompany other animals."
