Denis Villeneuve puts a needle to your neck and asks you to pay attention. If you watched Dune this weekend, then you know how important it is to impress the Bene Gesserit. They seem to have their hands in everything. In a new episode of "Notes on a Scene," Dune director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the scene where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is challenged to a test by the Bene Gesserit. It's called the Gom Jabbar, and is used to see if his humanity will overcome his animal impulses. There's a poisoned needle held to his neck to incentivize him to complete this test. Villeneuve explains how he built such a tense scene with the layering of ancient aesthetic and visual effects. Plus, some great directing notes. Check out this video from Vanity Fair and let's talk after. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 2 November, 2021