Team Deakins Joel Coen - Director
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Aug 2, 2020 Joel Coen, a renowned director, discusses his experiences in filmmaking, from starting as a teenager to working on independent movies. They talk about financing their first movie and maintaining creative control. The collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of collaboration are emphasized. They also discuss the control and mastery of a director, challenging filming conditions, working with actors, and retaining passion for work.
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Editing Can Rescue Limited Coverage
- Sometimes you realize in the cutting room you need more coverage than you shot.
- But experienced editors can creatively solve coverage limitations if you understand editing principles.
Filmmaker Influences and Growth
- Coen admires filmmakers like Kurosawa, Hitchcock, Fellini for their mastery of different cinematic expression modes.
- Appreciation of filmmakers shifts with age and deeper understanding.
Casting Surprises Shape Performances
- Joel did not know what Javier Bardem would do in No Country but trusted it would be interesting.
- Bill Macy redefined his character in Fargo by convincing them in auditions to cast him differently than imagined.