Platon Instagram – gary oldman. “I took this picture of Gary Oldman many years ago at Sundance Film Festival. He had just written and directed ‘Nil by Mouth’. It’s a dark, brutal depiction of working class London starring Ray Winstone and Kathy Burke. I love this portrait of Oldman, somehow, for a moment I tapped into his playful mischief. We all have a light and dark side to our soul, but great artists normally are pushed to both extremes. I’ve been studying Winston Churchill speeches a lot lately-his phrasing, his defiance, his capacity to stir a nations courage. Churchill alone was determined to uphold the principles of truth and justice against the dark forces of Nazi Germany, while the political establishment in Great Britain was ready to appease Hitler. With an extraordinary communicative skill, Winston perfectly articulated why we must fight on for freedom and dignity, and why we must win at all costs. This battle for a hopeful humanity remains just as relevant today. By the time I saw ‘Darkest Hour’-Churchill’s voice and mannerisms were embedded under my skin. I was fascinated to see how Gary Oldman would channel this historic powerhouse of a man. ‘Darkest Hour’ for me, was victorious. A perfect balance of stubborn grumpiness and witty disobedience. It seems after all these years, the infectious mischief is still burning brightly in Gary Oldman’s eyes. Gary Oldman I salute you.”