Anatomy of a Scene | 'The Revenant' | The New York Times

Alejandro G. Iñárritu narrates a scene from “The Revenant,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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[@user-sh5iu1lq6x]

This movie is the definition of a true art.

[@jadesface6345]

+Updiwasa No, this isn't definition of anything. It may be example, but cannot be definition.

[@jadesface6345]

And what?

[@MrJoHnConsTanTine1]

@@jadesface6345 thanks for the expert comment.

[@taiao7700]

@@jadesface6345 People who can infer meaning from incorrectly worded comments are alot smarter than smartasses who need everything spelt out properly

[@JJONNYREPP]

The Revenant - Rescuing The Chief's daughter | Leonardo DiCaprio 0332am 8.5.22 not knowing the guy, DiCaprio, he who starred in the film i couldn't comment... but... i have just watched the revenant in it's entirety and found it to be most enjoyable. and the issue re: CGI taking precedence over actual actors engaging with film work needs to be answered and/or addressed... why so much reliance on CGI - for this movie in particular? it's nigh on avatar in it's love of computer generated graphics... it's not as though it was some sword and sorcery endeavour or another hobbit movie... it's a western when all is said and done... and there are a few references hidden therein: once upon a time in the west (dilapidated church where the hanging took place); the proposal (the overall aura of this film reeked of that australian presentation); empire strikes back (carcass scene); the pawnee allus sucking up to whites (little big man)... to name but a few. a decent film, though. and i would say you go see this: the revenant. o yeah; my comments are pretty obvious... but the overall feeling of this is i think native americans should have been asked to star in this movie as it wasn't the obligatory savages vs those who bring enlightenment to the darker regions of the earth routine... and what's the obsession with him, your Leo DiCaprio, sitting freezing in ice cold water - seems the film is littered with such acts of being frozen in arctic tundra like conditions for the sake it...? p.s i envisage a horror movie based on similar events - some unseen evil force chasing some unfortunate through the alaskan wastelands. all in all though a very fine film.... it also has, the film, an element of: my evil twin about it... refer to final death rattle wherein the bearded mountain men take down one another - with varying degrees of success.

[@chrisrye5]

The attention to detail in every frame is immaculate

[@jkandte]

Probably will go down as the most meticulously crafted film ever made.

[@staurosnika5980]

It goes without saying, The Revenant will get the award for Best Cinematography.

[@LucyPero]

+LeCroiséMardaite Lubezki will win every time. It's not fair xD. But to be honest, it IS fair. This is probably the best shot film I've ever seen.

[@ratatataraxia]

This was a beautiful movie and what a great scene. Way to go director!

[@dylanalexander8740]

The fact that it was shot in two different rivers. That means they used color correction to make them both look like the same location.

[@dylanalexander8740]

Author Gabriel Land You have a point there.

[@rickyricardo2006]

They said they shot it with natural Light, not natural Color. So ofcourse they had to adjust the colors for the specific look and feel.

[@dylanalexander8740]

rickyricardo2006 I wasn't insulting them for that. I was saying that's awesome. They got the color correction DOWN this movie.

[@zaidb-br4fw]

4tt7

[@samooyrahmani4863]

Dylan Alexander

[@elizaheathen]

love alejandro's accent

[@chrishernandez3699]

ODDBALL SOK stfu the man is Mexican born and bred

[@emilyhancock3456]

Alejandro has a lovely voice

[@AquarielCharm]

From start to finish this movie is brilliantly filmed. I'm a western fan and have read countless books about mountain men, pioneers, Native Americans, Louis and Clark, Sacajawea, etc. Alejandro Inarruti did a fine job of presenting those extremely harsh times in this film. This will be the 2nd time I look forward to watching Oscar night. The first time was Dances With Wolves.

[@GHOSTP0ET]

Do you have a instagram aquariel

[@AquarielCharm]

+Chiddy Khalifa - No Chiddy, I don't tweet either. But I subbed you to start off your Happy weekend!

[@luckylandono9168]

This is definitely the best shot that I've ever seen. Such a great artwork made by the DoP and the Director.

[@luckylandono9168]

+Inge Fossen Have you watched the whole film? If you haven't, then I do highly recommend you to watch this film. From my perspective, the DoP wants us to get involved into the film. He wants us to feel the pressure, the excitement, etc. And most of shots taken in this film are first-person view type of shot, which make us feel like we're in the film along with the main character. I've only been 3 years in film industry. But in my humble opinion, to make such a hell of shots does need a lot of works and imaginations. For me watching this film is a whole new experience, though. I've never seen a DoP was so consistent and determine to make the audiences feel the whole environment in this film.

[@luckylandono9168]

+Inge Fossen Actually, I'm a fan of The Bear. I tend to like those types of films, because it needs a lot of courage to make those types of shots, though. I applaud both Philippe Roussellot and Emmanuel Lubezki for their courage. These guys have given us a lot of amazing work and I hope they will continue to give us something to admire for the years to come.

[@henryi9738]

This movie is phenomenal !

[@southbeachmiamiart895]

I'm surprised Leonardo didn't die making this film. That water is less than 20 degrees. Phenomenal film and work.

[@SabareeshPonnu]

Treating the river as transportation medium in such conditions Wow when Alejandro speaks about this scene its such a soothing effect

[@LulzRoyce]

1:28 pretty sure this is where the camera cuts (right at the water splashing the screen fully) to the stunt man. Been noticing quite a few of these moments. Very well disguised and impossibly to notice on the big screen when watching the first time.

[@jchristx2861]

+LulzRoyce Didn't notice La magia del cine

[@oddballsok]

+LulzRoyce at 1:26 (fast pan) is also a good moment to switch shots. The brilliance of the director with long continuous scenes -my ass-. The screen presents long scenes, but in reality they consist of multiple shots.

[@arcaneevan19]

+ODDBALL SOK As in Birdman, right?

[@LulzRoyce]

ODDBALL SOK Stringing a few takes into one without the viewer noticing is magic all in it's own. And I'm not sure you understand why they cut it. At 1:26 it pans fast but you still see Leo's face (and that it's him) before he goes into the river. The cut shot was necessary AFTER seeing leo, so the stuntman could jump into the river instead of Leo because it's dangerous to do that believe it or not.

[@stewartkee6115]

+LulzRoyce it was Leo in the river.

[@jeniffersanmochan4994]

I need a thesaurus to find a better word than, "amazing," to describe the level of dedication this scene required to produce such a beautiful work of art. Chivo is my hero!!

[@blackroom7641]

This film has taught me enough rest and food will keeps you alive

[@cg02tx]

I love his attention to detail in a situation to put the character and the viewer in to give a great experience

[@ToniaHicks]

When Leo grabbed the log and floated on it on set during filming, I'd like to think there were a lot of "I'm sorry, there's just not enough room for you, Jack" bad jokes made.

[@stewartkee6115]

great movie, great cast and great director. DiCaprio deserved the Oscar for this performance.

[@jb9090]

The film is a work of art, a masterpiece

[@jftippu]

Wow, this is mind-boggling beautiful.

[@srivaishnaviijjapureddy4728]

Best movie of the year Best actor of the year Best director of the year

[@AlexandroHuber]

That was purely awesome! The revenant is going to be so high in my years list already.

[@wenonamorales2309]

This is my best film Forever.....Salute to all the actor's and the crew most of all Leo you DESERVE the Oscar! you are a such an outstanding Actor...🤩

[@GigaChode]

Thank you so much. This has been my all time favorite movie for so long now. I literally used to carry a backpack with my clothes and A dvd of The Revenant when I was traveling.

[@Owyourhurtingme]

I don't always drink beer....but when I do....I prefer Dos Equis.

[@tigo8341]

+mike c I don't always drink beer ... but when I do ... I beat the crap out of my wife.

[@jasonyu5030]

What a great masterclass. I'm incredibly jealous of Mr. Murphy who gets to travel around the world and record master directors talk about their best scenes of their best work.

[@HeavenKnowzWhat]

I like Alejandro, he's brilliant.

[@russeljohnson9478]

"De reevur"

[@Baby-lp2yq]

I dislike the accent. 😔

[@networkingcafe]

+jkl Ge he is not a native speaker in English

[@Baby-lp2yq]

Adrian Pelaez​ OK

[@sclogse1]

+Thomas Headley Leo gets into freezing water, and you're getting into hot water.

[@appleslover]

Russel Johnson I hate the people who notices the accent without understand what the person saying.... remember one thing not all are Americans..We have our languages and our deferences

[@mikem4314]

the fact that this entire movie was shot in completely natural light is so amazing to me

[@legomoviesstudios8822]

One of the greatest technical achievements in film! It boggles my mind to just think of how they did these long takes.

[@Garuso93]

Love his accent! ♥ haha

[@miale3593]

Never a fan of LD, but you gatta respect him as an actor and be attracted to the power of his acting for this film.

[@OneManProduct]

NOW I cannot wait to see The Revenant

[@andallthatjazzTV]

Thanks for posting that. The part of the scene where all you see is his face surrounded by fur and the rock behind him is one of my favorites

[@Tyler380]

Anatomy of a Scene of the bear attack scene?

[@sclogse1]

+Larry 306 Wait for the Cinefex issue and the American Cinematographer issue. The fall off the cliff with the horse was pretty insane.

[@LulzRoyce]

+Larry 306 I wish. He will never actually give away the secrets as to how exactly the pulley-system was throwing leo around and how it was all done.

[@sclogse1]

We don't really need to know. If you do a little film making, the best fun is coming up with ideas yourself, and trying to stay away from After Effects, etc. to do it.

[@tomaswoodall]

Amazing scene, Iñárritu!

[@grandmagoestothemovies6816]

These videos are always great

[@filipemendesadv]

This is one of the most beautiful scenes in the movie for me, because Leo looks like an animal, with the head of a person. It reminds of Frankz Kafkaz book called The Metamorphosis, but I dont know if the book had any influence in it...

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

His face in this scene was epic

[@inkyhip458]

How it's possible that The Force Awakens got better reviews than this is either a complete mystery, or glaringly obvious in that our culture and sensation hungry society can't quite grasp this diamond of a film.. I think this film will later get the same type of respect that 2001: A Space Odyssey (which wasn't necessarily universally as well received by general audiences and critics that it deserved) many years after it's release. Although this movie got great ratings, it's shocking to me that this movie isn't a nearly perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

[@davidcisneros391]

+Inky Hip Some people love crap movies, no matter how shitty they are. I use to watch only the first part of every movie, the second, the third part... will be often crap.

[@bobsbigboy_]

+Inky Hip TFA was terrible. This was a true diamond.

[@inkyhip458]

David cisneros Interesting hypothesis. Why do you think that is? Perhaps you don't like the struggle and climax of movies? Let me know why you think only the first acts in movies are generally good?!

[@bobsbigboy_]

Author Gabriel Land The FORCE Awakens ey. Terrible forced SJW propaganda, unoriginal plot, cringe worthy humor, rip-off characters... The Revenant is lightyears ahead of TFA.

[@skateordie002]

+Moshy How is it SJW propaganda?

[@Hadi-oy3gg]

This movie is a master piece

[@glennevitt5250]

The way You seen this In moment in time is purely amazing🤩

[@aminhajihosseinlu4252]

Amazing...

[@audirection]

Unbelievable! Incredible acting, class director, and a wonderful movie!

[@morbidfairy914]

can't wait to watch this movie!

[@kennyfenny4754]

One of the best films ever

[@Phantom-wu9su]

If you were to have a nostalgic "perfect set" of movies to get ...blue-ray, 4K... This one- at least personally, would be apart of that.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Amazing

[@batbawls]

This is a phenomenal film.

[@boldandcourageous4176]

this movie was very well made true artists put this together hauntingly good.

[@arielmonterrey02]

a masterpiece! from amores perros to the revenant alejandro g inarritu..him don"t change...him is a master!

[@wisealert3281]

nothing more true and accurate... Thank you

[@blackcoffeefilms6577]

a very good film and a very good shot

[@edergutierreztoledo]

best scene ever

[@XBoss9800]

Can you guys do this series for older films too? Like Alien, Schindler's List, Back to the Future, etc., etc., etc.?

[@ozohirogi2577]

DiCaprio nails all his roles.... great actor !

[@sangamrai1649]

Oh I love you lio you such a super hero

[@yosserhd935]

brilliant. that was scary !!

[@matiasripstein6113]

Great movie

[@JoeClyde579]

Wow.

[@karaboramasilo4268]

lol I felt that arrow at 1:48

[@michaeldean9338]

Alejandro is super amazing! A nice ---AND MUCH NEEDED -- shot-in-the-arm for stale and PREDICTABLE Hollywood!

[@Tier1Norseman]

I want a huge bear fur poncho now ha ha. My inner mountain man demands it.

[@Lynnblue98]

Still haven't seen it but I really really want to.

[@dt4236]

Leo smashed it.

[@XrQ0000000a]

Leo loves Cold Water

[@sashek8451]

I’ve only seen a few scenes and LOL’ing that I don’t wish to stomach seeing the entire movie, too squeamish 😂😂😂

[@levivandegraaf9221]

Does anyone know what kind of lens is used in this scene?

[@SteepVisions]

What a beater. He owes a booty beer

[@davebirney]

his name is a mouthful

[@CarlosRiveraFernandez]

Man...Iñàrritu me hace orgulloso ser latino.

[@davidcisneros391]

+CD Rivera you're from?

[@CarlosRiveraFernandez]

Born in the states but my parents are Puerto Rican

[@davidcisneros391]

CD Rivera Cool, just curios =)

[@tss3393]

I want to work for this guy

[@aVeryIntelligentDog]

Amazing movie and amazing cinematography but I'm pretty sure I see a mistake in this scene. At 2:58 if you scan the mountain tops behind the right side of Hugh Glass you will see what appears to be a clear-cut in the forest. These types of clear cuts were not very common in the 1820s and you would never see them at high elevations in remote locations. I live in BC and I see these types of clear-cuts very often.

[@oddballsok]

+aVeryIntelligentDog Well, mistake. Minor detail. The seconds before you also see clear edges (landslides) where forest is gone. It would be a minor special effect correction if needed.But it is not needed. What I did notice was the final scene (shot in Argentina) when Glass walks up the ridge just before he stares in the lens that the two tree trunks in the center image are wholly sketched in (suspicion was: lower tree trunk = thick and suddenly diameter goes to 1/3 ..but no leaves,..looks dead, but the colour of bark is not dead.. What puzzles me is WHY the two truncks had to be there..

[@ale5punk]

why do you think there is a meteor in both BIRDMAN and THE REVENANT???

[@oddballsok]

+ale5punk Alejandro's trademark, signature. (ps also Revenant's meteor is in a dream)

[@ale5punk]

+ODDBALL SOK o.o trueeeee xD

[@cliffedward]

The only problem I had with this scene was the fact that after all this Glass clambered ashore and manged to start a fire with wet flint. I also feel Di Caprio got his endurance more than his acting skills. =)

[@riparianlife97701]

Half of the work for the people making the film was mentally translating what the director was saying to them.

[@jamesRhefner]

Check out this Revenant spoof!!

[@Danny-fs1hk]

🤘

[@youtubecreators384]

Now why couldn't The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug do a similar river scene?

[@khalidalnazawy327]

جميل

[@Theoppositesex]

This film lost to Spotlight for best picture. Spotlight which was a movie nobody saw that they shot in an apartment somewhere is a better representation of what cinema can do than The Revenant.

[@hellovagim]

Omg

[@towtruckmafia]

What I want to know is why did you do all the snow scenes since the bear attack happened in April.

[@NostalgiNorden]

The origin of Mr Floof! #floof #floof4president

[@yani2499]

It's disturbing how good they are at tracking. They *want* these hunters. Lol

[@Ricardo-vf3nc]

It must be horrible for Hollywood now that they can't hide behind quick cut shaky camera now.

[@SaroshSohail]

shouldve been the bear scene

[@robertdoty1894]

Alejandro G. Iñárritu - I'm pretty sure it's not possible for anyone to pronounce your last name. In fact, I'm thinking about writing a screen play tentatively titled "Pronouncing Iñárritu."

[@niamhoconnor8986]

Begs the question: who'll be the director? :)

[@user-du1ch5qc1c]

فقط هوشیاری❤❤❤

[@AFGalwayz]

i didn't know there were so many reavers in this scene :P

[@nickscheidt9986]

Jesus loves you

[@VinayakPande53]

What's with this blue-ish filter on the camera? It's a great looking scene but curious about this filter that I see in pretty much every major Hollywood movie that has a lot of action scenes. Am really glad Di Caprio didn't win best actor for Wolf of Wall Street but won for this movie instead.

[@user-qs5vi1tv6c]

SOUNDS LIKE DRACULA NARRATING!

[@fdllicks]

loved the movie. too violent, why so violent???

[@ronaldmcdonald2817]

Because the story is violent.

[@UnbelievabIeMontages]

Mr. Floof

[@areyouexperienced_]

reever

[@lionofjudah500]

Hilarious 😐

[@markokostickox]

Hipotermia left the chat😊

[@shadowrealmcitizen1149]

First

[@MitchellM929]

#floof

[@pitfighter871]

except 7 minutes in that river and your dead. and waterfalls that big create an undertow that is impossible to swim from. his clothes are thick enough to encumber his attempts to swim. this is very unrealistic and wouldnt be a problem if the film was depicted as a surreality. but it is shot and composed as a vivid multiple-well-defined character story. and that lucidity makes this "stunt" a type of appeal to its artistry and cinematic value. the story is compelling enough without the deliberate appeal to audience to ejoy it through unnessesary/forced inconsistent/unrealistic action and stunts.