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SIENNA MILLER has paid tribute to her FACTORY GIRL director GEORGE HICKENLOOPER, praising the moviemaker for making her feel so “loved” and “appreciated” on a film set.
Hickenlooper, 47, passed away on Friday (29Oct10) after suffering a heart attack in Denver, Colorado, where he was promoting his latest movie, Casino Jack – starring Kevin Spacey and Kelly Preston.
Spacey was quick to pay tribute to the director, and Miller has followed in his footsteps with her own personal memories of Hickenlooper.
The British star gushes about the moviemaker’s loving nature – and she hopes his legacy will live on through those who knew him.
In a statement released to JustJared.com, Miller says, “There are people who make films for glory and recognition, and there are people who make films. George Hickenlooper was a lover of film.
“He understood that the medium needn’t be manipulative, but appreciated, through his own experience; that it could be life altering, in the most beautiful way.”
“He was generous of spirit. He asked for nothing, and, as a result, received all. I have never felt more loved or appreciated as an actor, and, as a result, have never been more honest in a film.
“The lesson that he can teach us all is this: The more you love and embrace people purely, the more you set people free. Through pure openness, you will touch people.
“George was childlike in his enthusiasm. I hope that others will learn, that from this generosity of spirit, creativity flows. Surrender all ego and tell beautiful tales. Rest in peace my sweet friend.”
News broke last night that director George Hickenlooper had suddenly passed away whilst in Denver. George directed Sienna in her most famous and critically acclaimed role yet, as Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl, and both spoke highly of each other whilst promoting the movie. If I remember right, George even said that Sienna was more talented than any of the big-name Hollywood actresses he’d worked with early in their careers before they went on to become big stars.
Our condolences go to George Hickenlooper’s family and friends at this sad time.
“George (Hickenlooper, the director) has an amazing ability to create an environment that’s very safe and very trusting so you feel that you have the ability to go as far as you want to go. He just sort of made me feel protected and reassured and comforted and encouraged constantly. And it really helped to be supported like that because it makes you want to do well for that person.”
- Sienna Miller
IF the director George Hickenlooper looks exhausted, weighed down by the matching set of luggage beneath his eyes, it’s with good reason. As late as last week, he was still shooting new scenes for his film “Factory Girl,” a biopic about Edie Sedgwick starring Sienna Miller.
Despite news media reports that Mr. Hickenlooper had been taken off the project (not true) and that Bob Dylan was upset with how he is portrayed (true), the only opinion that matters now belongs to the executive producer, Harvey Weinstein. He has decided to release “Factory Girl” in Los Angeles on Friday, in time, barely, for the Oscars. “He wants a nomination for Sienna,” Mr. Hickenlooper said Wednesday.
The director won’t be there for the first showing; he will be editing the final sound mix in New York, where the film will open in late January.
Mr. Hickenlooper, 41, had taken a break from editing to stop at the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel. He was dressed in standard Los Angeles auteur gear (leather blazer, oversize plastic frames, goatee). “I really need a drink,” he said, looking around for assistance. “I wouldn’t want to confuse a pretty woman with a waitress.”
He ordered one cabernet and then another. He wound up in Los Angeles, he said, by way of St. Louis, Yale and a late-night job at Kinko’s. Mr. Hickenlooper (great name) then made a string of celebrated documentaries, including “Mayor of the Sunset Strip,” about the legendary KROQ radio D.J. Rodney Bingenheimer (better name), whose self worth seemed derived from his proximity to celebrity. One could say the same of Ms. Sedgwick.
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