William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn discuss the production and the reception of Friedkin’s movie ‘Sorcerer’. For educational purposes only. Non-commercial purposes.
A true criminally underated masterpiece of cinema. Its outstanding. I wish nick asked more questions about the making of it rather than focus on the box office
Well, he does after that, its a long interview. I thought it worth it just to hear "What did I do? I committed suicide and was resurrected for the purpose of doing this interview".
Friedkin nails it on "the dream" world, all great films exist in that realm and to tap into that is something that's rare, special and unpredictable. But when they do, its pure magic. Great video, Liked & subscribed!
Oh man, that was so great to hear Friedkin's thoughts! About life, his philosophy, anecdotes about Tangerine Dream, and on and on. Also, he handled Nic well too, even though Nic's endless repetitions of questions and claiming to be a younger-version-of-yourself deserved a serious smackdown! I guess he liked the young fellow, and that came through in the teasing. Great interview, flawed as it was. (But as we ALL have to admit, we're all flawed!) RIP William Friedkin.
Refn's movies are style over substanc, but he's a damn good sport in this interview. He allows himself to be the fool next to his hero and it's rather endearing.
It’s so funny to me that you what a comedy director give an interview it’s the most humorless and serious conversation. Meanwhile every William Frieidkin interview is hysterical and full of levity despite his very serious filmography.
Is Nicolas Winding Refn being sarcastically awful here or does he actually believe he is a genius and a younger version of Friedkin? If it’s the latter no wonder he hasn’t made a movie in years…. Avoid avoid avoid.
WF is a master and French Connection is a masterpiece and Sorcerer is a fine film. uNLIKE todays directors who're drowning in their own egos WF is an old school master craftsman who sees life in its all complexity. Refn is not a good interviewer he doesn't seem to fully appreciate WF's talent.
The interview started well, but Winding Refn didn't listen, kept repeating himself and ended up sounding arrogant with that refrain of his. It would have sounded better if he'd asked 'what would you advise or tell your younger self'. Instead he made it all about him with his 'I am a younger you' stuff. Spoiled it really.
Dare I say it. Sorcerer is a really stupid name for that kind of film and that likely didn't help. I've heard people in the know talk about films tanking for all kinds of reasons, the title being a big one. People may well have thought this was a fantasy film or something.
Wow, it is rare that I have seen such a stupid, arrogant interviewer whose only question seems to be "you thought you were so great, but I want to know how it felt to FAIL!" over and over again. Just let Friedkin speak!
Refn is really rude he interrupted him the whole time. Over asking answered questions. Putting words in his mouth. How rude.Refn is talented in his own right, but he's no Friedkin
