A film whose lack of production costs actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise

He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director 12 times and won Best Director 3 times.

This happened when William Wyler, the most famous director of all time, was filming a movie.

The production company (Paramount) wanted to film Director Wyler’s new film in a studio in Hollywood, but

Director Wyler insisted, ‘This is a movie set in Rome, so we will film it in Rome.’

In the end, the production company agreed with the director’s decision, but

In exchange for filming on location in Rome, the production costs on the other side were greatly reduced.

In the end, because of this, the film, which was originally scheduled to be shot in color, had to be shot in black and white.

Director Wyler originally thought of her as the lead actress.

Instead of Elizabeth Taylor or Jean Simmons, a cheaper unknown actress had to be used as the lead.

Director Wyler, who was looking for an unknown actress at a low price,

I received a screen test video of an actress from director Thorold Dickinson, with whom I was close.

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It was a video of Audrey Hepburn.

The director and producer watched Audrey Hepburn’s screen test video.

They realize that they are looking at the greatest rough diamond of all time.

They immediately cast the ‘unknown actress’ Audrey Hepburn to play the female lead.

Furthermore, the male lead, Gregory Peck, who had a high level of popularity and status in the movie version at the time, also filmed with Hepburn.

‘Audrey Hepburn deserves to have her name on the poster at the same level as mine.

Why am I born? ‘Hepburn will 100% win this Academy Award for Best Actress.’

He said and let it fly as high as possible.

(At the time, it was very unusual for a big actor to promote a newcomer like this.)

‘Roman Holiday’ was made while struggling with insufficient production costs.

It has established itself as one of the best masterpieces in the romantic comedy genre.

As Gregory Peck said, Hepburn was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress.

An actress representing the era was born.