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CLOUD ATLAS (2012) PRODUCTION NOTES
and themes rhythmically merging into a whole. Embracing that metaphor, Tykwer says, "There are
lots of subjective voices in the story, and we were searching for one voice that could encompass
them all, to form a beautiful choir."
Citing a sentiment expressed by the character Adam Ewing, whose adventure opens the saga in
1849, Andy Wachowski says, "One of the last lines of the film is Adam Ewing saying 'What is an
ocean, but a multitude of drops.' And when you think of all the people who were involved, all the
favors we called in, all the individuals who contributed to this collective, that's really the story of
the making of this film."
"There's an idea I've always liked, that the real nature of immortality is our words and actions that
go on apportioning themselves throughout all of time," says Lana Wachowski. "It's such an intriguing
concept and part of what got us to thinking about making this movie. It's what we were hoping
to capture."
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