Exploring the Crucial Role of Osage Language in "Killers of the Flower Moon"
In the making of the movie "Killers of the Flower Moon," mastering the Osage language became a vital element. Renowned director Martin Scorsese, along with lead actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, and language teacher Christopher Cote, delved into the intricacies of weaving Osage into the film's narrative.
The story of "Killers of the Flower Moon" is set at the turn of the 20th century when the discovery of oil brought immense wealth to the Osage Nation, making them among the world's richest individuals overnight. However, this newfound prosperity attracted unscrupulous outsiders who sought to exploit, extort, and even resort to murder to lay their hands on Osage wealth. The film is a gripping portrayal of this dark chapter in history, anchored by the unlikely romance between Ernest Burkhart (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (portrayed by Lily Gladstone). Their love story unfolds amidst a backdrop of profound betrayal and crime, resulting in an epic western crime saga.
The movie boasts an ensemble cast, including Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, and Jillian Dion. Directed by the Academy Award-winning Martin Scorsese, the screenplay is based on David Grann's best-selling book and was co-written by Eric Roth and Scorsese himself.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a collaborative effort involving Apple Studios, Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions, and Appian Way. Producers such as Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, and Daniel Lupi, alongside executive producers like Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Somner, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer, and Niels Juul, have brought this compelling story to life.
This film not only promises to be a cinematic masterpiece but also sheds light on a crucial period in history, where love intersects with betrayal in a tale of greed, power, and justice.
