DP/30: Arrival, Denis Villeneuve

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
  • Starting with the Incendies was Oscar nomination in 2011, Denis Villeneuve's run has been remarkable. Prisoners, Enemy, Sicario, and now, Arrival. Just having wrapped the sequel to Blade Runner a few days before this interview, he is ready for a rest... but is heading into editing full-time as this posts. He took a moment to discuss it all with David Poland.
    Earlier Denis DP/30s: Prisoners - • DP/30 @ TIFF '13: Pris...
    Sicario - • DP/30: Sicario, Denis ...
    Shot in Los Angeles, December 2016
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 158

  • @patientzero4889
    @patientzero4889 6 років тому +43

    "One day I hope it will not be exotic to make movies about women."
    Great quote.

  • @anasnejmi6961
    @anasnejmi6961 7 років тому +124

    So happy that I'm listening to him talk about Arrival just after he finished shooting Blade Runner 2049. This is the best currently working director in my opinion, and I can't wait for what's next !

    • @Tsagan
      @Tsagan 7 років тому +10

      i Hope he doesn't work himself to death and burns out.

    • @nguyea09
      @nguyea09 7 років тому

      Not an opinion. It's fact!

    • @bobbybobob2648
      @bobbybobob2648 7 років тому

      Tarantino and Scorsese are still working and making phenomenal films. But yes, Denis is right up there with them right now.

    • @rain_irl6460
      @rain_irl6460 7 років тому

      you guys should check out his pre-prisoners films....this guys been at the top for many years to me

    • @KellyMcCarty
      @KellyMcCarty 7 років тому +2

      Agree. There are other greats, but he adds an interesting and unique voice that nobody else is offering. Very excited for Blade Runner.

  • @petergallagher7762
    @petergallagher7762 7 років тому +27

    21:50 : "They found me. Shit!" (Villeneuve)

  • @patientzero4889
    @patientzero4889 6 років тому +19

    I could listen to this man talk for hours.

  • @vincentknight27
    @vincentknight27 7 років тому +116

    He dominates this decade quality-wise.

    • @bringiton5282
      @bringiton5282 7 років тому +2

      Yep, just constantly delivering.
      I know it's Christmas soon but if you, and/or the people reading this comment, haven't watched Polytechnique, the first movie Denis directed about a shooting, go watch it !

    • @savedfaves
      @savedfaves 7 років тому +7

      It depends on your taste. That's why it's art. Many good directors in this decade. Alexander Payne and many many others. And many good European directors and others: Abdellatif Kechiche, Kelly Reichardt. The list is big. For your tastes in this moment in time he dominates. I don't have a favourite director myself.

    • @alaquebecoise658
      @alaquebecoise658 7 років тому +4

      _Polytechnique_ est un film géant. So is _Incendies._
      I'm very proud of this creator, a Québécois, who I follow since he was a young man, participating in the _Course autour du monde_ series. In 1990 he won the _Course Europe-Asie_ . This was the beginning of a great carreer. Love him !

    • @marshallzane7735
      @marshallzane7735 6 років тому

      Ummm PTA??

    • @AndrewWesthoff
      @AndrewWesthoff 6 років тому

      All his best movies are pre-2010.

  • @mysteryman8048
    @mysteryman8048 7 років тому +27

    this is the best fucking channel on youtube man keep up the good work

  • @edwardhitten2678
    @edwardhitten2678 7 років тому +116

    Villeneuve is one of the greatest.

    • @paulval7108
      @paulval7108 7 років тому +1

      Might end up being the GOAT one day.

    • @edwardhitten2678
      @edwardhitten2678 7 років тому

      What is that?

    • @paulval7108
      @paulval7108 7 років тому

      Acronym for Greatest of All Time. Used a lot more in the sports world.

    • @edwardhitten2678
      @edwardhitten2678 7 років тому +1

      Ouch. He's one of the best in activity, but I cannot go that far. Kubrick and a few others are still in another level.

    • @paulval7108
      @paulval7108 7 років тому

      That's why I said "might... one day." I agree, as far a visual story telling Kubrick in my opinion is the best.

  • @untitled8005
    @untitled8005 6 років тому +52

    For me. I repeat, for me, he is the greatest director of all time.

    • @Sludgee9
      @Sludgee9 4 роки тому

      Youre a mindless fuckwit, obviously.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 3 роки тому +6

      @@Sludgee9 why be so rude? Wtf.

    • @saloksingh7
      @saloksingh7 3 роки тому

      Us

    • @saloksingh7
      @saloksingh7 3 роки тому +4

      @@Sludgee9 you normies are happy enjoying popcorn flicks because....... you've never seen a miracle.

    • @KajiCarson
      @KajiCarson 2 роки тому

      I agree wih you, have you seen Dune!? He's grown so much as a director & storyteller.

  • @mohanicus
    @mohanicus 6 років тому +3

    arrival.... man what can i say.... one of the best films i have EVER SEEN.
    heartbreaking...wondrous.. intriguing.. excellently acted.. amazing effects.. fantastic music...a little scary... realistic.
    keep up the absolutely fantastic work denis.
    and after seeing sicario and blade runner 2049... he is hands down my favorite director beside steven spielberg.

  • @EvanLarimore
    @EvanLarimore 7 років тому +24

    This man is the best director working right now. Never made anything but a great film.

  • @Wilburgur
    @Wilburgur 5 років тому +11

    27:54 "Unless you make a Star Wars movie."
    Amazing prediction. Pretty sure you freaked out Denis here, he was most likely already in talks to direct Dune at this point.
    Legendary got the rights FOR HIM in Nov 2016.
    Obvs Dune inspired Star Wars.

  • @rob3223
    @rob3223 7 років тому +32

    Best director alive today hands down.

  • @woolsoul219
    @woolsoul219 7 років тому +16

    This guy makes me proud to be from Québec

  • @KemptonLam
    @KemptonLam 7 років тому +12

    Another great interview DP/30! I've learned a lot from watching your interviews and this one is no exception.
    I LOVE Arrival so much that I read Ted Chiang's short story over the weekend to try to decode how much change he and the scriptwriter made. And I love those changes.
    Also great to hear a bit of bonus re Blade Runner 2049.
    P.S. Feel so thrill he is a Canadian! :)

    • @alaquebecoise658
      @alaquebecoise658 7 років тому

      Encore mieux, c'est un Québécois ! LOL
      I'm very proud of this creator who I follow since he was a young man, participating in the _Course autour du monde_ series. In 1990 he won the _Course Europe-Asie_ . This was the beginning of a great carreer. Love him !

  • @davidpoissant8473
    @davidpoissant8473 7 років тому +7

    Im here after watching Arrival, I had to look up the director and found out he directed two of my other favorite movies. (Prisoners & Enemy)
    Wow his movies are literally perfect in ALL aspects: Meaning, Cinematography, theme, etc.

    • @David_Larkin
      @David_Larkin 7 років тому +3

      If you can watch a movie with subtitles (because I assume you don't talk french) Incendies and Polytechnique are two of his best work

    • @davidpoissant8473
      @davidpoissant8473 7 років тому +1

      DeadStrike99 sweet I'll check it out!

  • @Reionder
    @Reionder 5 років тому +8

    He even directs the photography of the interview lol A skilled director

  • @vbgggfff
    @vbgggfff 4 роки тому +8

    He talks about movies like they are vulnerable human beings.

  • @te22a
    @te22a 7 років тому +29

    He's building quite a catalogue of work. I haven't seen a bad film yet from this guy. Very excited for Blade Runner 2.

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому +3

      Trey Wilson his worst film can still be wayyy better than alot that comes out of Hollywood

  • @emmyelijah7395
    @emmyelijah7395 3 роки тому +2

    I was blown away by "Prisoners" and "Sicario". And of course recently, "Dune".

  • @DirByHasan
    @DirByHasan 7 років тому +41

    I honestly believe that Denis' worst film can still be 100 times better than a lot of crap that gets greenlit and funded by Hollywood

  • @georgerudinsky489
    @georgerudinsky489 9 місяців тому

    Denis is the GOAT. Amazing, extraordinary and one of the best Sci fi move of all times. Atmosphere, music, editing, Directing, acting.
    Just perfect portrayal of possible future in these turbulent times.

  • @whatkindofblue17
    @whatkindofblue17 7 років тому +22

    one of my favourite directors at the moment

  • @wirdoasymmetry
    @wirdoasymmetry 7 років тому +38

    knowing he doesn't like green screen simply makes me more excited for Blade runner.

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      Wirdo encías sangrantes even the special effects in some of his films are treated with care and precise direction and BR is his most effects heavy film to date

    • @granthoover9045
      @granthoover9045 4 роки тому +2

      Well this comment was 3 years ago, did you like Blade Runner 2049? I personally loved it! Can’t wait to see Dune!

  • @arqavanf7650
    @arqavanf7650 7 років тому +2

    thank you sooo much for this mr Poland!

  • @rainabsolute2087
    @rainabsolute2087 7 років тому +10

    I am pleased that he directs Blade Runner :)

  • @tomasm1233
    @tomasm1233 6 років тому +2

    Great interviewer and Denis is legend.

  • @savedfaves
    @savedfaves 7 років тому +2

    Running it uncut is exactly what I like.

  • @dysonlu
    @dysonlu 7 років тому +9

    "Montreal is my base". On est fier de toi, Denis!
    What he said at the end of the interview is important and admirable: he respects the author and the original story and therefore works toward conveying the great story and its power. He feels that is his responsibility. Not a Michael Bay for sure.

  • @donparkinson60
    @donparkinson60 7 років тому +1

    Yes! Been desperately waiting for this interview. I was worried it was never going to come.

  • @seschaitanya5676
    @seschaitanya5676 6 років тому +9

    "I think that lens went down, is it possible? "
    he can't really take his director's hat off.

  • @LaCaribou
    @LaCaribou 7 років тому +57

    The man directed Polytéchnique and he gets asked if it's "weird" do direct stories centring on women???

    • @rbaker368
      @rbaker368 7 років тому +10

      Aidalai. Exactly! There seems to be an obsession about a lack of women in Hollywood. But from what I can see, true artists want to tell interesting stories, regardless of whether they're about men or women. Also, there are plenty of movies and tv shows with J women leads, too numerous to mention here, so I always feel when I hear these questions/comments that it clashes with my experience of reality and I get confused!

    • @melissam5134
      @melissam5134 7 років тому

      best comment ever!

    • @tiberiius
      @tiberiius 7 років тому +2

      Aidalai. It's actually very smart creatively to make movies right centering around the female condition. Namely because it hasn't been done a lot and there is a large unexplored pool of material to use.

    • @moeezS
      @moeezS 7 років тому +2

      And Incendies! I'm just guessing David hadn't seen all of his films.

  • @mikaelr.9676
    @mikaelr.9676 7 років тому +6

    15:42 I hate green screen
    I love this guy.

  • @lcwood87
    @lcwood87 7 років тому +1

    So happy to hear him say he hates greenscreen. So do I, you can really tell when things are tangible.

  • @vbgggfff
    @vbgggfff 7 років тому +2

    15:45
    One of the many reasons why I will forever admire this genius dude.

  • @razeensamsodien5633
    @razeensamsodien5633 7 років тому +2

    God I love this man! Truly, has become one of my favorite directors over the last few years. It's pretty weird how quickly he exploded on to the scene.

    • @daniel.courville
      @daniel.courville 7 років тому +1

      If he's "exploding" right now, the fuse has been burning for a long time...

    • @razeensamsodien5633
      @razeensamsodien5633 7 років тому +1

      First off - I said "on to the scene". The scene indicating English Cinema awareness of him back into 2013 with Enemy.
      Second off - Jokes on you! He is really exploding and he's last film was Batman - The Dark Knight Returns!
      Third off - Thanks for being sarcastic! Really love a good texting battle now and then.

    • @daniel.courville
      @daniel.courville 7 років тому +1

      No sarcasm intended. My comment just means he's been making feature-length movies since 1998. That's what I call a slow-burning fuse.

  • @johnr4022
    @johnr4022 7 років тому +1

    Excellent interview, thanks for posting

  • @leapsplashafrog
    @leapsplashafrog 7 років тому +4

    Phew bladerunner 2 is in safe hands. Look forward to seeing his and rogers visions

  • @Folgemilch21
    @Folgemilch21 7 років тому +3

    NO please dont take a year to sleep!!! keep making movies, you are basically the only director whose movies i can watch without being annoyed by trope-overload... you are the best living director, honestly

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому +2

      Folgemilch21 we don't wanna blow out his creative fuse or hell pull a Ridley Scott on us. . geniuses need breaks to perfect their crafts

    • @MrinmayChakravarty-jf4nr
      @MrinmayChakravarty-jf4nr 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@DirByHasanagreed but why they need breaks

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 5 місяців тому

      @@MrinmayChakravarty-jf4nr hey 7rs never too late haha…serious after Dune pt.2 Denis and his team have earned a little time off 😅 hope Rendezvouz with Rama and Dune Messiah are next on the plate

  • @mikaelr.9676
    @mikaelr.9676 7 років тому +3

    I do appreciate how he dosen't sound like...a hollywood hack. He sounds like a hard working artist. I'm more than ok with having that guy behing BR2

  • @counteragendaproject
    @counteragendaproject 7 років тому +3

    I think his work reflects his compulsive sense of humanity. The feminine choice of protagonist is a natural and a moral refection on the nurturing reality of how humanity has evolved. Almost all of us were raised by women and he respects this reality with this artistic reminder.
    Take a vacation Denis and push-back the treadmill of production and deal only with inspiration.

  • @TheHoruru
    @TheHoruru 7 років тому +5

    Good to hear he's not relying on greenscreen in the new bladerunner movie

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      TheHoruru on set photos show they built actual spinners designed streets in Budapest and LA and bought a crap ton of neon lights I think they even said they will use some forced perspective from the original film

    • @lilchaos4792
      @lilchaos4792 3 роки тому

      Film won Best visual effects and production design

  • @andrewharris2632
    @andrewharris2632 7 років тому +10

    Love Denis. He's the best, most consistent filmmaker out there right now.
    David, I feel like you didn't do much research prior to this, though. I thought you would've at least known Denis' movies for the most part are about women (Polytechnique, Maelstrom, Incendies, Sicario, Arrival). Also, you mentioned that Emily will "miss him" as she's been written out of Soldado?! Stefano Sollima is directing Soldado as we speak.

    • @andrewharris2632
      @andrewharris2632 7 років тому +1

      Denis was never in the picture to direct the Sicario sequel.

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      Andrew Harris only because he was immediately pulled into production on Blade Runner which career wise would have been the better move...Sollima has Sicario which is still in good hands imo another solid foreign filmmaker

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      Andrew Harris even BR2049 is said to have critical female roles opposite Ryan and Harrison

    • @andrewharris2632
      @andrewharris2632 7 років тому

      Sollima is the best for action/thriller movies right now. Gomorrah and Suburra (not forgetting his earlier work) are incredible. Talk about tense and gritty!

  • @TheSweetDuuude
    @TheSweetDuuude 7 років тому +1

    Best Opening-Shot in a Video ever.

  • @djnavi850
    @djnavi850 6 років тому +2

    Arrival is my personal best film of all time. And I watch alot of movies.

  • @augustinadriancristea5873
    @augustinadriancristea5873 7 років тому +2

    Let us keep this video with 0 dislikes, and show our love to David Poland and Denis! Peace&Love

  • @CitizenDevi
    @CitizenDevi 6 років тому +3

    21:55 is hilarious.
    He's so cool.

  • @ИванИванов-п8о8ъ
    @ИванИванов-п8о8ъ 7 років тому +18

    Love his accent.

  • @MrNothinbad
    @MrNothinbad 7 років тому +2

    Personally I think Paul Thomas Anderson is the best filmmaker of our time but this guy has sure made some of the best in the past couple years in my opinion.

  • @Ira__L
    @Ira__L 7 років тому +3

    he seems to be amazing in every way, even his face features are so unusual and fascinating. It's an idiotic comparison, but he resembles a wise kind dog to me, haha! In a good way, of course. Anyway it's really captivating and soothing to hear him talk.

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      Ira Levadnyaya I could see him as a wise Canadian blood hound just ruling avant garde cinema

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 3 роки тому

      Lol i loved the blur photo btw

  • @JamesFinkJensen
    @JamesFinkJensen 7 років тому +2

    such an expert. makes great films. he'll be around for a while!

  • @ctrlalt8603
    @ctrlalt8603 7 років тому +2

    His films look like what I imagine Romantic artists would have created had there been films back then.

  • @Astyeer
    @Astyeer 8 місяців тому

    I love your intimist interviews. Thank you

  • @122josh
    @122josh 7 років тому +1

    Denis is a wonderful director and seems like a wonderful guy arrival was superb made me feel the same way I felt when watching 2001 a space odyssey for the first time sheer wonderment and awe. im so glad he is directing blade runner 2049 from the trailer he,deakins and Johanson are working there magic once again blade runner is my favourite sci fi movie of all time and Denis was probably the only guy I wanted directing it and the cast and team he has assembled on it is mind blowing I hope it does the first film justice I really do.

    • @lewiscranston881
      @lewiscranston881 7 років тому

      Josh Ramsay Arrival for me was not in million years anything like watching 2001 for the first. 2001 blew my mind, but I felt I'd seen Arrival before.

    • @cryptohodler824
      @cryptohodler824 4 роки тому

      @@lewiscranston881 to me Arrival was better experience , i felt all feelings watching it, films are about us, but in core of Arrival is love, and i like that more, and i like that more.

    • @lewiscranston881
      @lewiscranston881 4 роки тому

      crypto hodler fair dos. It’s true that 2001 doesn’t really have much of human level and is more about the big questions of the universe. So I understand that.

    • @cryptohodler824
      @cryptohodler824 4 роки тому

      @@lewiscranston881 yes, and im more touched by that human aspect , love which for me arrival is about. Uses time and alien invasion perfectly. I do admit Kubrick 2001 is amazing film, i love it also but its cold movie, and does not touch me.
      For me most beautiful question if you know how the story ends would you do it anyway. Its because of love we do it, i can not express well using english , but for me that is essence of life , more than biology and science .
      For me always when talking about Kubrick everyone go to movie is 2001, for me personally is always Dr.Strangelove, because i find that one

  • @saloksingh7
    @saloksingh7 3 роки тому +8

    27:40 This man literally agreed on camera that he did all these previous films just to prepare for DUNE ☠️

  • @Wilburgur
    @Wilburgur 5 років тому +6

    21:55

  • @jackdolah2031
    @jackdolah2031 4 роки тому

    BEST CHANNEL EVER

  • @ChoicelessAwareness
    @ChoicelessAwareness 5 років тому +2

    DEEPLY

  • @n0zenzur
    @n0zenzur 7 років тому +3

    Please let him direct the Mistborn books adaptation

  • @cecilialins9820
    @cecilialins9820 7 років тому

    His films are amazing!

  • @ambientaddict7613
    @ambientaddict7613 7 років тому +15

    He's needs some time for himself. Enough time for creative influence or inspirations. The amount of work he does is undoubtedly exhausting. And that's going to show in story structure.

    • @DirByHasan
      @DirByHasan 7 років тому

      Clarke Wolf shit goes to sleep underground indie Canadian filmmaker then wakes up director to the sequel of one of the most popular Sci Fi movies of the 21st century

  • @atticus725
    @atticus725 7 років тому

    I recently subscribed to this channel. How does it work? How are these interviewers able to meet with so many actors, filmmakers? It's amazing

  • @jessica5497
    @jessica5497 4 роки тому +2

    I love him, that's It.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 2 роки тому +2

      Still love him, great artist.

    • @TricameralPerspective
      @TricameralPerspective 4 місяці тому

      agreed! Can't wait for his Cleopatra movie.​@@jessica5497

  • @dennisreynolds1341
    @dennisreynolds1341 7 років тому +3

    the best

  • @ravishingravi
    @ravishingravi 7 років тому +2

    As good as Denis is,but to call him best director or one of the greatest tells you dearth of real quality today

  • @HitoKunioka
    @HitoKunioka 7 років тому +1

    I like the way he pronounces "assembly".

  • @jenbochan
    @jenbochan 7 років тому +1

    Finally.

  • @Warnerchild
    @Warnerchild 7 років тому +2

    Fingers crossed for BR - Baseball Bat Ready ;)

    • @Oxmustube
      @Oxmustube 7 років тому

      He said in a french interview that when he found out a Blade Runner sequel was in the plans, he was so against it he cried. I'm sure he will pay respect to the material, I have no doubt.

  • @jackdraper8558
    @jackdraper8558 7 років тому

    I'd like to see him make CBM. Not that I'm a fan of CBMs just more of a super fan of Villenevue

  • @jeromefecto8085
    @jeromefecto8085 7 років тому +3

    Denis seems to be better with time. Maelstrom and un 32 aout sur terre were'nt so great. Then come Polytechnique, Incendies. Prisoners, Arrival, Sicario. I hopes BR2 will be great.

  • @PhillBartlett
    @PhillBartlett 7 років тому

    awwwwww yussssss

  • @irrationalman2363
    @irrationalman2363 7 років тому

    How do you pronounce his name?

    • @Winduct
      @Winduct 7 років тому +4

      Denee Vilnoh

    • @irrationalman2363
      @irrationalman2363 7 років тому +1

      Thank you it always bugged me

    • @Oxmustube
      @Oxmustube 7 років тому +1

      Imagine "the knee bill the" and replace the consonants by D, N, V and N. Then add "v".

    • @irrationalman2363
      @irrationalman2363 7 років тому

      Thanks, why don't you pronounce Denis as Denis?

    • @Oxmustube
      @Oxmustube 7 років тому

      If you mean why the s is silent, it happens a lot in french.

  • @rezjamineugenio5430
    @rezjamineugenio5430 7 років тому +13

    Nolan doesn't hold a candle to Villeneuve.

    • @MrPhathix
      @MrPhathix 7 років тому +7

      Rezjamin Eugenio theyr both great, just different. dont forget what Nolan did with Batman, that trilogy is and will allways be a masterpiece.

    • @AndrewWesthoff
      @AndrewWesthoff 6 років тому +1

      I agree with you. Although Batman Begins is SPECIAL.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 4 роки тому

      Why compare? I love both for different reasons

    • @lilchaos4792
      @lilchaos4792 3 роки тому

      Both completely different directors

  • @igormendonca4026
    @igormendonca4026 11 місяців тому

    ISFJ with developed Fe, Ti and Ne

  • @alexanderbecker2264
    @alexanderbecker2264 4 роки тому

    29:40

  • @dedricthere
    @dedricthere 7 років тому +1

    I like Villeneuve's films but there's no way I'm seeing the Blade Runner sequel. Blade Runner is perfect and it'll stay that way for me. I'm not fucking up another of my favourite movie's legacy with some bullshit prequel/sequel cashing in à la Prometheus, Matrix sequels, Star Wars prequels, Terminator sequels, etc. Not anymore. No way.

    • @tiberiius
      @tiberiius 7 років тому

      Dedric I hear ya. It won't be like the total recall reboot. A half assed action movie riding on the name alone. If you haven't seen his other movies go check out sicario, prisoners , polytechnique, enemy. He is a master. And just listen to him answer questions. He takes the time to give in depth/thoughtful responses. Blade runner 2049 may not be the masterpiece we think or meet the expectations that have been set but it will be a great movie. He has yet to miss with the movies I've seen.

  • @andrewharris2632
    @andrewharris2632 7 років тому +1

    Love Denis. He's the best, most consistent filmmaker out there right now.
    David, I feel like you didn't do much research prior to this, though. I thought you would've at least known Denis' movies for the most part are about women (Polytechnique, Maelstrom, Incendies, Sicario, Arrival). Also, you mentioned that Emily will "miss him" as she's been written out of Soldado?! Stefano Sollima is directing Soldado as we speak.

  • @100Wilbur999
    @100Wilbur999 5 років тому +2

    21:53

  • @alexanderbecker2264
    @alexanderbecker2264 4 роки тому

    21:45