Ron Howard Breaks Down a Cave Diving Scene from 'Thirteen Lives' | Vanity Fair
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2022
- Director Ron Howard breaks down a cave diving scene from new film 'Thirteen Lives' starring Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton. From teaching the cast and crew to cave dive to Colin Farrell shooting his own scenes in tight underwater spaces, Howard breaks down the intricacies and difficulties of filming his new rescue mission thriller.
Ron Howard's THIRTEEN LIVES tells the incredible true story of the harrowing rescue mission that saved the lives of twelve boys and their coach from entrapment in the Tham Luang cave, is streaming Globally on Prime Video!
Director: Ashley Hall
Director of Photography: Sam Chatterjee
Editor: Cory Stevens
Talent: Ron Howard
Producer: Adam Lance Garcia
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinators: Peter Brunette, Carol Wachockier
Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Tara Burke
Camera Operators: Shay Eberle-Gunst, Donavyn Suffel
Audio: Mike Faner
Production Assistants: Fernando Barajas, Eric Bittencourt
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Post Production Coordinator: Andrea Farr
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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As a Thai. The look the feel, weather, bureaucracy. I love it when the Northerner speak their dialect, which is different to Central. The mess the tents, the people, i can smell the atmosphere there. and thank you so much to have the farmer in there.
Agreed, those farmers were heroes!!
👍Agreed
The farmers
The farmers forfeited their crops so that the water could be redirected not knowing that the government officials after it was over would compensate them for it they definitely are heroes
@@shannonelizabethkelley7822 everyone is involved is a hero. If the international teams and experts didn’t show up, there be 13 dead kids and 100 dead SEALs. I cried when I saw they flooded the rice paddies. They are the least affluent bunch and what I see on Thai news is they turn down their compensation, cause they consider their field as gift.
Thai documentary (eng sub 1-5)
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The best part of this interview is Ron Howard giving so much credit to so many other people who worked on the film. He understands how collaborative the filmmaking process is and is so quick to give credit to everyone else. It's not "I did this, then I did this". He's constantly referencing his team. It's no wonder he's such a successful director.
It's a reflection too of the operation being filmed. It took hundreds of people contributing to saving these boys. Pretty cool rhyming between life and film.
That's why people love working with him. Even James Cameron admit being in his set like attending a peaceful place
It was such a good movie. Two and a half hours just flew by- it was gripping and somehow filled with tension, even knowing full well that the boys all survive.
Wouldn't have minded to watch 2 more hours if that
spoiler alert??!
@@GracieTurts There's a National Geographic documentary on it I went n watched after really enjoying the movie n it only increased my admiration for how brilliantly the movie was.
The actors all done such an amazing job to accurately portray everyone involved.
Sometimes Hollywood likes to "add flavour" when making these movies but wow how impressed I was with every detail.
Especially Viggo playing Rick so accurately.
Blown away by it.
Best movie of the year easily imo.
@@firstnamelastname8790 This was like the biggest news story of the year in 2018, the movie is based on a true story, I thought everyone knew they survived. Also if you haven't watched the movie you shouldn't be watching a video like this you can get spoilers.
The three leads, Farrell, Mortensen and Edgerton have so much range as actors, all so underrated just like Ron Howard. Beautifully crafted movie
Well said I watched a documentary with the real people n man they all did such a fantastic,accurate portrayal of the people involved.
I got choked up watching the movie & the documentary.
Truly brilliant.
Word. Grade A actors who just don’t have the PR stardom like Brad Pitt or Di Caprio.
Colin Farrell was exceptional he disappeared into the role. Phenomenal performance.
Those actors are not underrated 😂😂😂😂
underrated? Howard has won two Academy Awards, four Emmys, a Grammy, two Golden Globes. I'll let you look up the movies the actors have been in (ever heard of Lord of the Rings) and awards they've won.
Wow. This film was something else, the suspense was surreal throughout, especially as I had no knowledge of the outcome. The fact that the film made sure to focus on everyone who was helping out as well was beautiful, seeing the volunteers diverting the water and adapting to the lack of equipment was great. This felt like an important film and I hope that more people choose to watch it.
Pretty nuts that you did not know the outcome
ill watch it just cause i remember watching it unfold on tv and through stories
Wow you'd be great on juries
@@JohnSmith-ur2on He was also trapped in a cave.
I kinda wish I watched the movie without the outcome, it was already intense enough knowing the outcome, but if you didn't know it I can't imagine how intense that would be.
Was I the only one in tears, when one of the divers apologised to the others at the end. It wasn't just a tear either, my eyes wear streaming.
Chris Jewel.
🙋🏻♀️
100% I was sweating out my eyes at the end. One of the most emotional movies I’ve seen in so long. Poor Chris thought he had to leave the kid there
He did a great job. Not familiar with him, but he played that part very well. He came in a little uncertain, seemed to get his confidence up, then had almost a complete meltdown at the worst possible time. Very believable and helped you understand how demanding this was for the divers. They gave up a lot.
Watched the film twice now. It's incredible. The realism was mindblowing.
Best film of the year imo. Would of said The Batman before watching this but it's had it's crown stolen.
I just fishish watching the film, Congrat Ron you just made one of the most gut-wrenching drama/thriller this years even if we already know the outcome of this event, You still manage to made us feel what all these divers been going through and how impossible the situation really is, Bravo!
Not his best film...
This movie was spectacular..should definitely win an Oscar. RON HOWARD played attention to evert detail.yes I knew of this story qnd remember it well but had no idea how difficult it really was to take the boys out under anesthesia..showing that really gave me perspective on their journey to do so..also can't believe Viggo and Collin did everything without stunt doubles...well done!!!!
I think one of the revelations of the film was the anesthesia bit. I remember following the story when it was happening, but no 1 mentioned the anesthesia then
@@LindaC616 They said the boys were sedated. I knew that much. But actual anesthesia and an actual Australian anesthesiologist/diver actually administering it...I didn't know that. So yeah, the rescue was a MIND-BLOWING feat they pulled it off.
@@utubefreshie indeed! A crazy idea that shouldn't have worked, but was a smash! Talk about one.person with a perfect combination of skills!
@@LindaC616 Yes and that they tapped them and they were available just at the right time. Those kids were very fortunate!
@@utubefreshie I saw an Aussie TV interview with him. He was still amazed it worked and was still wary of the media
Now, the world will really see why it was a feat of heroes bordering on a miracle. Not only the diving covered great distances but also the space was so tight. And oh, did I mention they carried the boys and the coach all the way back. Prayer for the Thai Navy SEAL who lost his life.
Two Seals now. One died of blood infection caught during rescue. :(
RIP Seals
Saman Gunan (I think in Thai it’s spelt Kunan…I’ve seen it spelt both ways)
@@missmodern I wonder if it was one of the guys who stayed behind with the boys. Either way it's really sad to think of them both risking their lives to help and having to pay that sacrifice.
@@SDesWriter I agree. So sad. Very happy all of the boys and coach made it though. They have their whole lives ahead of them.
I have been cave diving for over twenty years and this is the only film I have ever seen that gives you an idea of what its like to be underwater in an overhead environment. Great job Ron, you really knocked this out of the park. "The Rescue" is a good watch also that is a Nat Geo documentary about this operation.
I was blown away by this movie and have already rewatched it several times. I'm shocked and disappointed that it didn't receive any Oscar nominations. All aspects of the movie (e.g. screenplay, directing, acting, cinematography, sound, music, set design) were so skillfully executed. Also, I love that it was Ron Howard making this film. Just like the emergency situation of Apollo 13, the subjects are subjected to the same constraint; the lack breathable atmosphere. I can't think of a filmmaker more suited to the story! Well done all!
The passion this man exudes is extraordinary. The movie is fantastic. I personally don’t like tight spaces and as I was watching I had to stop to take breather. You basically feel you are in the same tight spaces of this cave; it’s very realistic. I actually thought they had filmed it in a cave somewhere.
I felt like I was watching a master class in film making. Wow, Ron Howard kept my attention the entire 19 minutes.
I felt the same. Could you imagine sitting down with him and picking his brain for a few hours about some of the films that he has done? I'm sure some of the stories behind the scenes would be as good as this was.
Ron Howard has such an artisan's eye. His Masterclass is one of the few which are worth it by the way. You can also see his passion for teaching (actors and viewers) in this exact video.
yea he's a great teacher, one of the few really focused on craft and none of that hollywood pretence
This was genuinely one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time. Truly thrilling. What a story. The filmmaking executed to perfection. And I love Ron's collaborative approach. Hats off to all involved.
Just watched on Prime..really admire the authenticity of the film, as a Thai living in Thailand and closely followed the news as it happened. The actors portaying the divers were brilliant and much applause to our Thai actors, Weir James Tui Tu and Ploy for really bringing to light the sacrifices made by the team and volunteers who made this miracle rescue a success. Thank you Ron Howard and crew for making this story known to the world through film. 🙏❤
High respect for Ron Howard, Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrel and the rest of the cast and crew: they created a wonderful movie.
The entire rescue was a miracle. Thousands of tiny miracles that added up to a huge one. I still can't believe what they pulled off.
I just finished watching the movie and I must say, it was a perfect piece of filmmaking! Even though I remembered the story and the outcome that gripped the world 4 years ago, the film was a rollercoaster ride. I don't think I've ever felt so much anxiety and tension in a film and yet so much joy. Well done everyone!
What a generous, humble shout-out to Sayombhu Mukdeeprom for his cinematography. I love seeing more known people (lead actors, directors, etc.) giving voice to the incredibly talented people who make these films special and memorable.
Unfortunately this actor died in 2022. He was great in the Thai production, Thai Cave Rescue. So sad he died so young.I can hardly wait to see Ron Howard's version.
Whoops, it was the actor who played the soccer coach that died.
Omg.This movie was an emotional roller-coaster. You have no sense of time as you are watching it. I actually had to pause it a few times just to calm down. The bravery of everyone involved and the resilience of the children and their coach was awe inspiring. If you haven't watched it please do. It is a wonderful reminder of how well humanity functions when we all come together for a greater cause
Watches this movie last weekend. What an incredible story. And what a fantastic effort of Ron Howard to know when to keep a perfect story clean and original. Absolutely loved the movie. Was moved by the actual events when they happened, but I was unaware of the details portrayed in the film. Everyone should see this movie. Gives me hope for the future. So many heroes just walking among us. You’d never know.
He seems so passionate and precise about everything - Now I wanna see this film.
Ron, what a master, it must be wonderful working with him.
He's had some failures, In The Heart Of The Sea for example, but this movie was fantastic and imo the best film of 2022.
One of the best movie I have ever seen and it's really a motivation for all of us...
We watched this just last night. Having spent a (seriously tiny) little time in caves, even for somewhat extended periods w our lights off waiting for others in our group...the anxiety this movie produced was real and intense. Cannot imagine the bravery of the men depicted in the movie. Kudos on a wonderful movie.
I've been both caving and diving, but never cave diving. After watching this movie I can tell you one thing for sure about cave diving....it'll never happen. lol
Ron, You make great films, but this one was more than great. Actors, production crews, producers, and of course the director clearly had all the inspiration necessary to make this film a success. By the way, nice music in the ending credits.
Yeah that song at the end was very good
It's very rare that the movie is as good as the documentary. Ron Howard did a great job delivering the suspense and pressure of all the characters, that even when I knew the outcome, it kept me on the edge of my seat through out the entire movie.
What a brilliant interview. Well done everyone involved. Great break down Ron Howard, much appreciated!
He's an amazing director. I can't wait to see this movie.
I saw it and I think it's worth all the praise and even more
It’s so good
I could listen to this all day. Fantastic film and it’s fascinating to hear how it was made.
This movie deserved awards it's a crime it didn't get the recognition it deserved
This sounds like it’s going to be a beautifully shot film with amazing practical effects.
I watched it today. The underwater scenes are great. The movie is just overall excellent.
Great, great movie! The drama/suspense is brilliantly done. Yes, I knew the ultimate outcome because it really happened but I had no idea of what all went on. The way the world came together to save these 13 innocent lives gives hope to our existence. Another fantastic Ron Howard film.
Wonderfully authentic. Ron and his team's attention to detail and realism really propelled this film.
Absolutely love the anecdote about Ron allowing special time for meditation. This is beautiful!
It's interesting to listen to Howard break things down in this way-he's illustrating how effective leaders act in a team scenario. I generally find his films schmaltzy, they're just not for me, but I appreciate the way he shows how flexible he is. He mentions not giving too much instruction to his DP, for example, and describes why he admires the guy's skill. Effective leaders build teams of people they greatly respect and therefore trust to make their own decisions. The true talent of a leader is knowing when to step back and let the team do their thing, all while keeping an eye on the big picture. He is EXCITED by team members who have skill and talent he does not, and he nurtures them and guides them to using that talent to maximum effect. Bad leaders are THREATENED by team members who have skill and talent they themselves do not. Leadership is not about maintaining control. It's about knowing when and how to hand control over to others, but maintaining ownership of the ultimate outcome.
Amazing historical document, so much respect to all of the rescuers. Very sad about the 2 men that lost their lives.
Omg this movie had me all over the place it was everyone coming together and helping each other this was good movie the scene was so real omg they did so well with this. Had me crying ,scared, nervous. This was nerve racking. Hero's brought back in my living room
So real, honest, brutally raw, yet dramatic enough to keep the viewer engaged. Excellent movie. I never sit through long movies. And I really don't like watching movies with languages I don't understand. But this has all the elements to keep me on the edge of my seat start to finish. I ran out of tissues! I never realized just how scary this situation was when I heard about it on the news
Haven’t seen anything insane and nerve racking like this in a long time! Amazing how they came with this rescue idea and crazy how it was filmed again to bring this amazing experience!
Just watched this movie and felt very emotional after. A truly must-watch movie based on a real event. Not advisable for claustrophobic though.
Lol, I'm claustrophobic and I was very uncomfortable during the first dives in the movie but I got used to it.😅
I am not claustrophobic but even though I knew the ending was a happy one I did find a couple of scenes made me feel a bit clostrophobic
@@351528 my husband is claustrophobic and will not watch it bc he watched the actual events on UA-cam with me. I'm claustrophobic in different places so I'm ok watching this. He's pissed with the boys and the coach knowing it's monsoon season and they still go..lol.. I'll continue watching them.
I'm also very claustrophobic and I don't do water stuff...this was tough to watch and it actually took me two days to complete it because my anxiety was through the roof.
About to shoot my first feature film. I feel really lucky to be able to listen to someone of Ron Howard's expertise talk about his film! Thank you!
It's a great film that I thoroughly enjoyed & will certainly watch again. It's also fascinating to listen to Ron Howard who is such a dedicated film maker bring that attention to detail within the film making process, as well as completely understanding the characters & the story to be truthfully told. I also salute Viggo Mortensen & Colin Farrell for their desire to, 'get their characters right' which can be said for every part they play.
Gripping film. Massively enjoyed it. As a diver myself it was extremely tense at many relatable points. Beautifully directed. I love the Thai people and their land so much
Thank you so much for your kindest words. 🙏🇹🇭💕
Oh wow great breakdown he is so passionate and sincere love this
The movie opens following the boys as they gleefully run to the cave, and I can’t quite explain the slow building dread I genuinely felt watching them. It was a drawn out, tense moment even though you know what’s going to happen. In fact, knowing is what made it worse. I really applaud the whole team that made the film. They beautifully executed so many technical things that make this movie genuinely gripping.
I had seen the documentary but this is whole different level. Had to fast forward through some because of the anxiety level I was having. Bless all those that lived it!
I watched this film last night before bed and couldn’t sleep after. I was so on edge after watching it that I was wide awake. Great film dedicated to some real life heroes.
I can imagine this was a difficult film to edit. I saw this film and it really builds and builds and builds until the pressure, stress, terror come crashing down on the viewer. It was very well done. I had never experience a film like this before. Excellent film. I highly recommend it!! This is a true story. This actually happened!!
I saw the film at a theater with a screening with the cast. It was the most amazing, stressful experience of the year but so worth it! See in theaters!
Ron Howard is the best of of best!! Thank you for making this film & for making it so perfectly.
AMAZING MOVIE, even though we know the outcome, I still got the goose bumps, and shivers. I cried a lot watching this film, amazing to see when a community stands together. Hope these boy's are living a fantastic life.
TOO ADD ON, the description, and everything that was shown was spot on with what actually happen. When the boys were found they were wearing red jerseys, and the pipes the community use for the water all that, thank you for taking your time and showcasing this story
We need more movies like this, humanity at its best helping and risking all for each other
Watched it last night. What a masterpiece! Thanks Mr. Howard, for telling this story. All the divers were heroes. My claustrophobia kicked into overdrive watching this. Just an amazing film! 🥰
Ron Howard is just a pure legend and such a great person. What better could you ask for?
Beautiful film, great performances, a tremendous team effort. Hope it wins lots of awards.
I think you accomplished all those goals at the end Ron. I had so much anxiety throughout this film, it was that engaging. Great story, great job 👏🏼
Fascinating movie. Thanks, Ron. It really needed to be made. Virgo and Colin were great. The whole thing was just scary and perfect.
The sign of a good producer. Ron shares the praise.
Thank you, sir! I watched 'Thirteen Lives' on Amazon Prime and I loved it!!!!!!! Thank you for this!
Dang, I had no idea a movie directed by Ron starring Viggo even existed! Now there's something I wanna watch ASAP!
For me,
I was 10 years in Thaïland for sport, I know a little the Thai culture.
This Moovie is the best of the years and far away.
Run for the Oscars 🙏
Ron Howard, you are a genius 🙏
Just amazing! Such a great job
Ron is so professional and skilled at what he does
I wish was as talented as Ron Howard and see the world through his eyes.
Ron Howard is such an engaging and dynamic speaker.. I loved the topic and his insight.
This is really a great source of insight. Thank you so much for that 🙏.... Can anybody share his or her view on how they most probably approach on-set sound & dialogues recording?
12:14 that is one of the reasons why james acting is so good ..... he always tries to be like the real character ... I mean he puts him self in the character place... he does it research about it too .... love ya jmj ❤
I just watched this last night! So good!!
Amazing how they can do this. Kudos for the real team. Great job for the film's teams.
This was very satisfying. Such an incredible movie, maybe the best I’ve seen in the last 2-3 years, and it was great to learn so much about how it was made.
What?? I just watched this last night. It's incredible!! Had no idea Opi directed this!! Great job!! Loved how there were only 2 "s" words. Thank you!!
I saw the film twice. Yesterday and today. It just blows my mind. The film is incredible as the real history of it is. Those english man are a real herores, and of course the others ones than helped with the rescue mission. I love Viggo and Collin in this film !
Loved this movie - I already knew the outcome but I was still on the edge of my seat. The way they shot the diving scenes was incredible.
Ron Howard has nailed how to make a movie. And very eloquent when it comes to explaining it.
Also, refreshingly humble. He says "in my opinion" as if his opinion isn't hard fought and won :)
Well done. Watched it twice, cried both times. Will be watching again.
Watched it last night, and its an incredible film - kudos to everyone involved.
I knew Sam well. Consider him a close friend. Can’t bring myself to watch the movie just yet. Working up to it.
Terrific film. Moved me to tears of joy.
Thank you Ron, master piece in capturing the best of what humanity can be.
Incredibly shot, amazing story even if you know the outcome, you don't know the details and how everyone helped to achieve this miracle Including ordinary villagers, it's amazing!
I really loved this movie. Couldn't stop watching it
I'm glad to have seen this just a few days after watching the movie. Ron Howard is a master at making these kinds of scenes come true. You would think it is impossible, but he did it. The set was so believable that even I was tricked into thinking it was real. All of the actors did a tremendous job especially the Thai boys. I'm sure for the Thai boys, making this movie had be a honor to tell the story of those who were trapped in the cave and to represent their country. The underwater scenes make me so nervous. In the past I have done both caving and diving, but never cave diving. After watching this movie I never will. The amount of anxiety I felt during those scenes was overwhelming.
Excellent film! really really good, praise to the Director, cast and entire crew. Also huge respect and admiration for the real-life heroes, the divers! but all the hundreds that gathered around to help.
Absolutely Brilliant - genius at directing...it felt so detailed & authentic.
Amazing event. Great rendition. Happy days ! Sorry couldn't help myself.
Fantastic movie and the interview. Excellent cinematography ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I watched this film last night before bed and couldn’t sleep after it. I was so on edge after that I was wide awake after. Great film dedicated to some real life heroes.
I'm just finished watched the movie 3times already then keep on crying 😭 especially those divers found the boys and the coach..
This movie was incredible! I never felt such anxiety while watching a film. I had heard of the story but never knew the outcome. In a way I was finding out about it all for the first time. Incredibly done!
Loved the movie on so many levels. Excellent acting. Superb.
As someone who has Thai blood and has spent years living in Thailand, thank you for telling this story.
Unbelievable film. Ron Howard does it again!
Thank you Ron for this film. Truly emphases the amazing resilience of humanity.
One of the great movies this year. Glad I watched it yesterday.
Wonderfully shot film
Amazing. So well made. I had to remind myself it was a 're enactment when the man started slicing the bamboo to make piping. Brilliant movie. Oscar worthy 👏👏👏
Gotta watch ASAP