The Da Vinci Code book and the story of its filming
The story follows the protagonist, Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist who is called to Paris to investigate the murder of a curator at the Louvre Museum. Langdon teams up with a cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, who is the granddaughter of the murdered curator. Together, they embark on a quest to unravel a mystery that leads them to discover a hidden secret society, the Priory of Sion, and the true identity of the Holy Grail.
The novel was a commercial success, selling millions of copies worldwide, and has been translated into 44 languages. It also generated controversy and criticism from some religious groups who felt that the book presented a distorted and inaccurate view of Christianity.
The Da Vinci Code has been adapted into a feature film starring Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, directed by Ron Howard and produced by Imagine Entertainment. The movie was released in 2006 and was a box office success, grossing over $750 million worldwide.
The story of The Da Vinci Code book being made into a movie
The Da Vinci Code book was adapted into a movie in 2006, directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer and John Calley. The screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman, who also wrote the screenplay for A Beautiful Mind, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2002.
The film starred Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu, and Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing. The cast also included Jean Reno, Paul Bettany, and Alfred Molina.
The movie was shot in various locations across Europe, including Paris, London, and Scotland. The Louvre Museum in Paris, where the story begins, granted permission for the film crew to shoot on location, and the production team also constructed replicas of various sites, such as the Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland.
The movie was released on May 19, 2006, and was a commercial success, grossing over $758 million worldwide. Despite its box office success, the film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances and visuals while others criticized its pacing and treatment of religious themes.
The release of the film also sparked controversy and protests from some religious groups who felt that the story presented a distorted and inaccurate view of Christianity. The Vatican and Opus Dei, the Catholic organization depicted in the book and movie, issued statements denouncing the story's claims. Despite the controversy, the movie remained a popular and successful adaptation of the bestselling novel.
The cast of The Da Vinci Code movie
The cast of The Da Vinci Code movie includes:
- Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon
- Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu
- Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing
- Jean Reno as Captain Bezu Fache
- Paul Bettany as Silas
- Alfred Molina as Bishop Aringarosa
- Jürgen Prochnow as Andre Vernet
- Jean-Yves Berteloot as Remy Jean
- Etienne Chicot as Lt. Collet
- Clive Carter as Detective Chief Inspector
- Seth Gabel as Michael the Cleric
- Marie-Françoise Audollent as Sister Sandrine
- Rita Davies as Elegant Woman at Rosslyn
- Francesco Carnelutti as Prefect
- Joe Grossi as Prison Guard
The film also features several cameo appearances, including Dan Brown, the author of the novel, who appears as a bystander in the Louvre Museum, and Ron Howard, the director, who appears as the voice of the pilot of the private jet that takes Langdon and Neveu to London.