Matt Damon Christian Bale tell the blockbuster movie

Matt Damon (49) and Christian Bale (45) are the kings of the world box office. Their movie Le Mans '66 (gallery) is at the top of the box office, even in Italy. Read what they tell us … Photo AP

Things that happen in the cinema. And in life. Watch the movie (nice!) Le Mans '66, learn the story of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles. Fast as the wind on the screen. IS world box office champions in reality.

Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, in the film Le Mans '66, they have the faces and bodies of Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Above all their talent. Back to 1966, at the French circuit where Ford challenges Ferrari. Two machines, stables, nations, cultures, styles and approaches to life. Henry Ford (II) against Enzo Ferrari. In the middle, the pilot Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and the designer / creator of cars Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon).

Matt Damon in a scene from the movie. Director James Mangold has directed When love burns the soul with Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Whiterspoon, Logan with Hugh Jackman e Cop Land with Sylvester Stallone

Matt Damon himself is brilliant, quick jokes, affable and fun. Exactly how you see it on the screen. Christian Bale? Also. In the sense that it alternates an almost austere seriousness with honest and sincere moments. All without hair on the tongue.

Who are your characters in Le Mans '66?

Christian Bale: I'm Ken Miles, mechanic and pilot "uncomfortable" because I always say what I think. Zero ability to listen, but famous for my sixth sense for engines. I'm hired by Ford to win LeMans. Like me, he also wanted to give the best of himself in everything.

Matt Damon: I'm Carroll Shelby. Pilot, last American winner at Le Mans, now I build cars. Henry Ford wants one capable of beating Ferrari's hegemony over automotive circuits. Together with Ken, we try to understand how to "cut the umbilical cords" with those who know nothing about running and cars. Read Henry Ford, his CEO Lee Joacocca, promoters and various sponsors etc ..

What did you learn from this experience?

C.B .: That making a film is like running, but without risking your life. Actions and reactions on the circuit are like rehearsals before the set. When you are in the car and drive at 200 km per hour you must be absolutely focused…. as I am when I act. In Hollywood they know me for what they are not afraid to risk.

M.D .: in the meantime I had to make the permanent and they literally burned my hair, to make them turn bright red … Scherzo. I was surprised by the knowledge of the director of that world. And how he managed to convey the sensation of speed to the public. I learned that it's like in the cinema: after winning, you can afford to choose.

Matt Damon in a scene from the movie. Director James Mangold has directed When love burns the soul with Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Whiterspoon, Logan with Hugh Jackman e Copland with Sylvester Stallone

Who drives better than you two?

C.B .: I obvious. I ran by motorcycle. Now I run only in the desert or on the track. Driving makes me feel alive. But after my last accident, I don't run that much. I have fractures everywhere, a metallic wrist, 25 screws rising on the forearm. Better to go around with my pick up, where I load my kids' bikes and surfboards.

M.D .: I prefer mountain biking. I hate driving. I'd rather have you pick me up …

Christian Bale, English, was the child of The empire of the sun by Steven Spielberg. And it was Batman in the films of Christopher Nolan.

Who is the hero who inspired you the most?

C.B .: My father. He loved adventure, he was always fun and he believed that shaping his own destiny was the only mission in life. He taught me that living means more than having a good job, a nice family and a fixed salary. My mother was a circus artist. They made the life they wanted.

M.D .: My wife Luciana. Having met her brought me back to reality and the truth of things. I owe you my sanity. While I owe my 4 daughters happiness.