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Mutant, in partnership with Netflix, proudly presents Academy Awardwinning composer Alexandre Desplats score to Guillermo del Toros latest masterpiece, Frankenstein.
Since its publication in 1818, Mary Shelleys Frankenstein has inspired countless cinematic interpretations, many accompanied by exceptional film music. Guillermo del Toros vision marks the latest evolution of the story, and in their third collaboration following The Shape of Water and Pinocchio, del Toro and Desplat deliver a score rich with lyricism, emotional depth, and gothic beauty.
Desplats music immediately establishes the world of Frankenstein through a haunting seven-note motif representing Victor Frankenstein, supported by ghostly female choirs and a low electronic pulse symbolizing the power of life and death. Solo violin by Eldbjrg Hemsing weaves between natural beauty and deep melancholy, while music for the creature itself is unexpectedly enchanting, at times euphoric, and ultimately tragic.
The birth of the creature is treated with tenderness and restraint, subverting previous adaptations with a lyrical, searching tone. As the story unfolds, the score shifts into deeper melancholy and introspection, reflecting the shared downfall of creator and creation. The film concludes with a powerful reprise of its themes, standing as a profound showcase of Desplats artistry and the enduring inspiration of Shelleys novel. Thoughtful, emotional, and richly textured, Frankenstein is a score that resonates long after the final note.
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