Denis Villeneuve, director of hit sci-fi series dunesexpressed regret at how individualism has suffered in the era of Big Tech.
talk to of Los Angeles Times“Currently, humanity is ruled by algorithms,” Villeneuve lamented, adding that he strictly enforces the ban on cell phone use on film sets.
“We behave like an AI circuit. The way we see the world is a narrow-minded dualism. We are disconnected from each other and society is collapsing in some ways. It's scary,” he said. said.
Reporter Glenn Whipp noted that Villeneuve was checking his phone while sharing his disturbing thoughts, which he said proved his point.
“There's something addictive about the fact that you have access to all the information, all the songs, all the books,” he says. “It's compulsive. It's like a drug. I'm so tempted to disconnect myself. It would be a breath of fresh air.”
Villeneuve said he follows a policy similar to that of director Christopher Nolan, which prohibits the use of cell phones on set.
“Movies are an act of immersion,” Villeneuve said. “When a painter paints, they have to be absolutely focused on the colors they put on the canvas. It's the same when a dancer makes a gesture. If you're a filmmaker, you have to do that with your crew. Everyone has to be focused and fully present, listen to each other, and relate to each other. That's why cell phones were banned on my set from day one. When I say cut, I mean someone accessing my phone and posting my Facebook. You need to stop looking at your account.”
Villeneuve said he sometimes had his own chair outside the set. dunes This helped me stay focused and avoid problems.
“When I was doing 'Blade Runner,' I had back problems because I was sitting a lot,” Villeneuve said. “So, for the film Dune, my cinematographer, Greig Fraser, and I decided to stand to minimize our footprint, to keep us flexible and fast, to keep our blood flowing, and to keep us awake. We don't have any chairs. Maybe it's because of the producers in the video village.”
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