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HOLLYWOOD / LEADING MAN IN BANGKOK : Cage says 9/11 film to help people cope

Bangkok, 8 September 2006. Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage remembers the catastrophe of Sept 11, 2001 as a defining event that changed America and the world. ''I believe that this film was made without any political intentions,'' he said at a press conference for his new film World Trade Center in Bangkok yesterday.

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''It doesn't dwell on the choice that was made after 9/11, the choice to go to war. When making the film I kept my political view out of it. But I can tell you that I believe war should absolutely, absolutely be the last resort,'' he added.

World Trade Center opens in Thai theatres on Sept 21.

Based on true accounts of survivors, the movie tells the story of two Port Authority policemen, one of them played by Cage, who go inside the Twin Towers immediately after they were hit and were trapped under concrete rubble when the buildings collapse.

The narrative weaves the policemen's near-death predicament with the stories of their wives and families who await the news of their rescue. Through almost the entire film Cage is seen lying under slabs of concrete and tangled wires, his face and clothes covered with dust.

''When I was offered a role in the film, I knew I was given the opportunity to use my ability in acting as a healing force,'' he said.

''This film could reopen the wounds of many people. But that's a good thing. When we dare to face tragedy, we may be able to do something about it. I believe that this film was made for the best possible reason, that is to help people cope.''

World Trade Center was directed by Oliver Stone, an American filmmaker known for his anti-establishment stance.

Stone, whose previous films include some with heavy political messages like JFK, Nixon and Platoon, is not in Bangkok.

Cage has been in Bangkok for nearly a month to shoot his new film, currently called Big Hit in Bangkok. The film is a Hollywood remake of the 1999 Thai-Hong Kong action movie, Bangkok Dangerous. It is being directed by Oxide and Danny Pang, the Hong Kong twin brothers who also directed the original.

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''I'm the only white guy in that movie,'' Cage said. ''But I like the idea of a movie which includes people from different races. It's a positive thing.''

Asked whether he would fight a terrorist or persuade him to put down the weapon, Cage laughed and replied. ''No matter who you are, I'd persuade you to put down the gun.''

Source:bangkokpost.net

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