description The Lighthouse Overview
The Lighthouse is a 2019 psychological thriller directed by Robert Eggers, featuring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Two men are stationed as lighthouse keepers on an isolated New England island during a severe storm. The film’s ambiguous narrative has prompted varied critical interpretations regarding the characters' experiences.
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info The Lighthouse Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2019 |
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What unusual aspect ratio and filming format did director Robert Eggers use for *The Lighthouse*?
Eggers shot the film on black-and-white 35mm film using custom negative film stock. To make the lighthouse look claustrophobic and vintage, he used vintage 1930s lenses and a 1.19:1 aspect ratio, giving it a nearly square, silent-film aesthetic.
Is the character Thomas Wake in *The Lighthouse* based on a real person?
Willem Dafoe's character is heavily inspired by the legend of the 'Smalls Lighthouse Incident' of 1801, where two Welsh keepers (who hated each other) were trapped in a storm. The film also draws heavily from Edgar Allan Poe's unfinished tale 'The Light-House' and Herman Melville's *Moby-Dick*.
What happens to the annoying bird in *The Lighthouse*?
Robert Pattinson's character, Ephraim Winslow, eventually snaps and brutally beats the bird that has been harassing him with a blunt object. This violent act triggers the superstitious curse that seals his doom.
Was *The Lighthouse* filmed on location or in a studio?
The movie was filmed almost entirely on location in Nova Scotia, Canada, at a remote place called Cape Forchu. The production built a full-scale, fully functioning lighthouse specifically for the shoot to endure the harsh maritime weather.
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