To me it is partly about the importance of kindness and compassion, about the need to look after those that are struggling in challenging circumstances.
I hope that it affects them on an emotional level. I hope that people get different things from the film. What message do you hope people walk away with after watching “Lean On Pete”?Īlthough there is a transformative relationship between the boy and the horse at the heart of the film, it is probably not a feel-good movie for kids! It is a more grounded version of such a story. There’s another made-in-Oregon classic, “ Free Willy ,” about a boy befriending an animal, leading to a transformative experience. The community was incredibly helpful to us when filming, opening doors for us wherever we went. I have very fond memories of my time spent in Harney County. How was the experience of filming in Harney County? Did anything surprise you about this community? Harney Country has some beautiful environments too, both in terms of landscape and in the small towns and communities that exist there.
It is this sense of the world that is vital for me when making films. I was very keen on using as many of these real locations as possible and I spent three months in Oregon back in 2012 traveling around to get a greater sense of the world. For example, there is a scene in the movie set in the Apple Peddler Restaurant in Hines, which is the precise diner that is named in the book. What is special about the novel is that it is very specific regarding the locations. “Lean On Pete” director Andrew Haigh is best known for his films “45 Years,” “Weekend” and the HBO series “Looking.” We caught up with him to ask a few questions about his latest film’s inspiration, setting and message for movie-goers.Īfter reading Portland writer Willie Vlautin ‘s 2010 novel, “Lean On Pete,” how did you come to consider Harney County as a setting for most of the film? What were you looking for?
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