An Eli-face

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An Eli-face

Post by metoo » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:54 pm

I just came across this face. Disregard the colour of the hair - wouldn't this be very close to what novel Eli might look like?

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Re: An Eli-face

Post by Swaefheard » Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:07 pm

There's another picture here
http://www.let-the-right-one-in.com/for ... =18&t=4716
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by gattoparde59 » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:38 pm

Swaefheard wrote:There's another picture here
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4716
No pun intended of course. Snaps was quite taken with this artist and wanted the child to play the role of Theres from Little Star. Perfect for Eli of course, although I can't speak to the acting skills.

For me it would be important that Eli be androgynous.

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Re: An Eli-face

Post by Hassildor » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:35 pm

I guess it would have been pretty shocking to learn that Eli and the actor who played him were both guys.
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by Jameron » Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:00 pm

metoo wrote:I just came across this face. Disregard the colour of the hair - wouldn't this be very close to what novel Eli might look like?

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Wow, that's pretty cool.

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"For a few seconds Oskar saw through Eli’s eyes. And what he saw was … himself. Only much better, more handsome, stronger than what he thought of himself. Seen with love."
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by ofelia » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:19 pm

Yes, this is close to what I think Eli would look like. With black hair, no makeup and some signs of having a terrible life... this picture in personality is as far from Eli as you can get, I think ;)
I was more surprised to find out that he was Swedish than that he was a boy. I expected that, but I thought he would be Japanese. Very interesting.
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by Ash » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:47 am

For me it would be important that Eli be androgynous.
"Round face, small nose. Like one of those paper dolls in Hemmets Journal." In fact nothing like Lina.
I think I'd have to throw my weight behind a more androgynous looking Eli too.
Perhaps like this-

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Re: An Eli-face

Post by gkmoberg1 » Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:41 am

Yes, like that. I agree.

As for Yohio... an interesting persona and act. I wonder how long he will be able to maintain it. For a while longer, I suspect. But sheesh, he looks like he could use a milkshake or a good steak dinner.
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by pantsonparade » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:13 am

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Although I think Lina makes the perfect Eli, there is no use denying that the film and book differ in the appearance of Eli.
To me Lina is and will always be Eli, whether or no you go with the androgynous feel she was the perfect actress. However, if you want to go by the book's description Lina is nothing like Eli and there are many actresses that would fill the role, maybe not as in depth but as true to the character layout. IMHO Lina Leandersson is the perfect casting choice but to each their own.
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Re: An Eli-face

Post by Ash » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:50 am

I agree that Lina will always be Eli for me too. I can't imagine anyone else in the role.
And I guess I have to secretly admit I think she's absolutely beautiful. :oops:
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