In 2019, reports came out that producers of Big Little Lies Season 2 had “taken away all creative control” from director Andrea Arnold. With all episodes being reshot and recut, Arnold’s vision was essentially erased from the series. Those who have come to admire the English filmmaker’s bold, uncompromising style, the news was hardly shocking. Instead, it was an affirmation: Andrea Arnold is one of the greatest cinematic iconoclasts working today.
This video essay is for education purposes only.
Written and Edited by
Johnny Vong
Narrated by
Christine Holloway
Footage:
American Honey
Big Little Lies
Fish Tank
Ratcatcher
Red Road
This is England
This Selfish Giant
Montage of Film by Catherine Breillat
Wasp
Wuthering Heights
Interviews and show clips:
Entertainment Weekly
Festival De Cannes
Music:
Discovery - Makeup and Vanity Set
Rachel - Live Footage
The Performer - Live Footage
Steady (Instrumental) - Roland Lewis
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6 окт 2020
