(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 2 - Leonard Bernstein's oldest child Jamiesaid Saturday that Bradley Cooper's depiction of the conductorin the biopic Maestro was respectful of her father.
The Netflix film, which is in competition at the Venice FilmFestival, is at the centre of a 'Jewface' furore over theprosthetic nose used in Cooper's makeup.
"I met Bradley with (my siblings) Nina and Alex, we understoodhis work and trusted him, opening our home and archive to him,"said Jamie, who is 70.
"We were paid back because this film tastes of love and respectfor him and for our mother Felicia.
"There is nothing that is not respectful, including in theappearance". The film's makeup artist Kazu Hiro said he was surprised at thecontroversy.
"I'm sorry if I hurt some people's feelings, but this portrayalhad to be as authentic as possible," Hiro said.
"There are lots of images of him and we had to respect themwithout compromising".
Cooper, who also directed the film, and his co-star CareyMulligan, are not in Venice to present the movie due to theongoing Hollywood actors and writers strike. (ANSA).
Cooper's portrayal in Maestro respects Bernstein says daughter
2023-09-02T17:00:45.701Z
Highlights: Leonard Bernstein's oldest child Jamie said Saturday that Bradley Cooper's depiction of the conductor in the biopic Maestro was respectful of her father. The Netflix film, which is in competition at the Venice FilmFestival, is at the centre of a 'Jewface' furore over theprosthetic nose used in Cooper's makeup. The film's makeup artist Kazu Hiro said he was surprised at thecontroversy. "I'm sorry if I hurt some people's feelings, but this portrayalhad to be as authentic as possible," Hiro said.
Leonard Bernstein's oldest child Jamie said Saturday that Bradley Cooper's depiction of the conductor in the biopic Maestro was respectful of her father. © ANSA