DP/30: Shame, co-writer/director Steve McQueen, actor Michael Fassbender

[@visiona100]

"We are not bad people. We just come from a bad place." the best part of the movie

[@symphonyyoung5739]

These two are a great pair! They're like more than brothers...they're like soulmates for film.

[@22grena]

True

[@Alex-sh2nd]

Michael and Steve are the perfect actor-director combination.

[@racc72]

The last scene in "Shame" when Brandon is running in the street and breaks down is still in my head because of the way Fassbender so effectively shows how trapped Brandon is by his addiction. Seeing it made me watch "Hunger" and read about the time known as the Troubles in England and Northern Ireland in the same way seeing "Shame" interested me in reading about sexual addiction. "12 Years a Slave" is another McQueen masterpiece, and I hope that it encourages people to better inform themselves about the institution of slavery.

[@MisterPiink]

Absolutely agree! All of McQueen's work has immediately inspired me to research more on the subjects.

[@cnoeroman]

I love the great relationship between Steve and Michael. That's what makes his three films collaborations so enormous. Many directors/actors should learn

[@natalie651]

"I don't know how to end a sentence." Me too Steve. Love you for being so genuine.

[@olivialvi]

Steve and Michael have a gorgeous relationship and their praise for each other is stunning

[@RageOfTheKage]

A great truthful interview! Please let the world see this interview and take notice of the style and fantastic questions that are being asked..................

[@ScarsonFilms]

Gotta say. After watching "Hunger" I became hooked on McQueen and Fassbender. The simple, beautiful, evocative and painful film that it was, both emotionally and physically, CHANGED me. No film has ever done that before. Made me see the world in a different light. That is what art is SUPPOSED to do. This director and actor bring the best out in each other and I looked forward to every film they create. A masterpiece.

[@GeekishChic75]

"What do you know? How dare you?" is the best thing ever

[@manchild3317]

Fassbender = The New Brando McQueen = The New.... well the best new filmaker of the last decade, that's who!

[@tonywords6713]

id say new Kubrick I get a huge vibe off him

[@danielcastillo9587]

@@tonywords6713 is 'Widows' Kubrick worth it?

[@qsbobw3221]

@@danielcastillo9587 well widows is definitely a feminist-ic spin on the killing imo, it's a really good film and has some really interesting sequences.

[@DanLyndon]

Steve McQueen is the new John Cassavetes, if you want an accurate comparison.

[@carlosblancoyoga]

yes! the film is a masterpiece and also a masterclass of psychology.

[@pinkpeonygirl]

I loved the train scene. Like a ruthless predator patiently hooking on to his prey, a women already in a vulnerable state. I find Michael to be incredible intense in whatever role the takes on. The scenes where he gets brutal with his sister actually scared me. I surely will keep following his career. And yes, he's insanely sexy, I won't deny. But calling him a sex-symbol is doing this amazing actor great injustice.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Fabienne G. get the fuck out of here with that shite,he sensed she was a vulnerable woman, that was two people hooking up on sheer physicality, vulnerable?????

[@ryanaquadir7450]

Exactly my point. When we just talk about how incredibly attractive he is, we tend to overlook the fact that he is an amazingly talented actor.... And of course one of the finest of this time.

[@shenel3202]

He is great in scenes where he needs to get intense. Superb actor.

[@weasley2o13]

She didn't seem vulnerable at all to me... In fact I couldn't believe her innocent act for a second and I thought that that was exactly the point: to make you see that he does some bad things, yes, and he's being disrespectful for women and mostly for himself but at the end of the day, when everyone else is playing a game and wearing a mask and are busy hiding and seeking (hence the New York New York 'character' his sister is playing and the boss who complains about his filthy computer but cheats on his wife) he's the most honest person on screen. Because he acts on his instincts, again, it doesn't matter if he's morally right or not, in his shoes, when he's telling his sister that there's a difference between saying and doing, he's basically telling himself to stop. Through her. And I think that's brilliant. And truly, hats off to Michael. Extraordinary performance.

[@leonardniamh]

Em... Haaaaaaa the woman wasn't

[@MoonMinah93]

It was beautiful to watch and listen how close to each other's ideas they are to one another. As an aspiring filmmaker, this is the type of actor/director relationship that I personally believe makes movies great.

[@kukidoe1]

Michael has the most brilliant smile/laugh ive ever seen.. epic!

[@juve96]

Fassbender is a wicked actor.

[@maureenlynchh]

Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Neither of their roles were remotely as challenging as the role of Brandon in Shame and neither of their performances (or any of their past performances for that matter) came close to being as heart-wrenching, compelling, transformative, mesmerizing and convincing at Michael Fassbender's performance. He is a far superior actor. Pitt and Clooney's abilities in acting aren't even in the same realm as those of Michael Fassbender. Forgive me. I'm obsessed with this film

[@larapalma3744]

He's a great actor, the others are movie stars, good looking good but not great

[@movingonandup322]

​@@larapalma3744 Exactly, and agreed, but truthfully, when it comes to looks, Michael Fassbender is just as good looking as Brad Pitt or George Clooney imo. Michael just doesn't have as much of the bad boy vibe to be viewed as "hot" or in the good looking Hollywood group of men as Pitt and Clooney would fall into. Just my opinion and theory though. I've always felt that Fassbender was hot though.

[@larapalma3744]

@@movingonandup322 absolutely! But they just look like the dork next door to me lol, Pitt looks like a garage mechanic

[@movingonandup322]

@@larapalma3744 Pitt's got a sex appeal, but his face is honestly not all that (particularly his nose). There are more handsome men but Pitt just has that sex appeal and swag, so he's viewed as super good looking, even though there are more handsome men in Hollywood than Pitt.

[@Cinderella-mc8kf]

Michael is kind of raw, Keep it real. I think that what stands out the intensity of expression. Brad and clooney are more lean, softer.. more into romance or mainstream kind of films.

[@bluefireturtle]

This was a phenomenal interview. Intelligent, honest, and genuinely interesting questions.

[@susanmontague5267]

I think Steve McQueen is brilliant. Not in the British meaning where you mean: "just fabulous" but in the genuine, "extremely intelligent- genius" way.

[@vicacd]

Michael Fassbender is so precious.

[@lisamack6680]

Michael is too gorgeous for words

[@Deadlydanish]

I can't believe he was going to watch the film with his mum. I'm embarrassed for him just thinking about it.

[@daniellemusella1594]

Deadlydanish "This isn't going to be one we'll watch together...Mummy." Lol. So cute.

[@moonstarr8053]

he has the deepest eyes and a perfect nose/jaw line/facial structure. i could listen to his voice 24/7....so sexi.

[@Tachot123]

ya, and those glasses O_O

[@rasalghul84]

Who? Steve?

[@soppsau]

8:32 That shit was crazy.

[@brennenspice6098]

lmao!

[@Deadlydanish]

23:20

[@brennenspice6098]

Deadlydanish 5:49

[@Godivarealness]

I cried laughing

[@jasnajovic7722]

I saw this movie when it got out and I remember that I decided to watch it because the topic was very provocative and of course, when I heard Michael was in it. Before that I saw him in a Poirot movie and I was instantly interested in seeing the other things he's done. Physically, he's my dream man, but it's his raw talent that really got me to appreciate him as an actor!😊

[@andremoore4688]

i first saw this film last year and i loved it, so much so that i showed it to my family. they didn't share the appreciation for it. but they never really had any kind of appreciation for art.

[@jed52]

I've never met anyone that doesn't have an appreciation for art. They must like music, books, and paintings of some type.

[@andremoore4688]

they look more at things for what they are. they see music as just music, film as just film, and books as books. they don't care about deeper meanings or anything. the only art they recognize as art is paintings or drawings.

[@charlievengrow190]

Andre Moore Must suck to live among Passive consumers some times, I know the feeling because my family can be the same

[@charlievengrow190]

Why not? I watched this film with my dad when it came out, he loved it! Such great cinematography and narrative structure is involved. You can see the amount of effort and care that was put into this film. It does everything it can in the media's power to express the story of Man's struggle in life around that time period. If anything this movie is a learning tool to be humble and remember those who are much worse off than any such as we. I know thats not the only meaning it has but that is just one of many, so it just brings the question of 'why wouldn't you show this to your family?'

[@Deviouslaughter0]

***** Fair point and if you get the chance, watch this film, really something special

[@jonathanpyle5277]

I love this duo, I want them to make more movies!

[@Alex-sh2nd]

Same man. I hope Fassbender is in McQueen's next feature film. Their talent shines the brightest when they work together.

[@SamG613]

Omfg thank you for saying that! I fell in love with this movie and I hate how people can't see the beauty and rawness in the performance that Michael is giving. It's an emotional movie, not a physical one

[@13mysticmeg]

I loveeeee Michael's sense of humour...it's brilliant! it's so fresh & unassuming, not full of ego. he obviously has an ego, like all of us. but he's always so honest & brilliant...& his smile & laugh is to die for! ;)

[@bats70]

This is a great interview with steve discussing Shame. I love Michael Fassbender he's so talented ❤❤❤

[@Coe1303]

I enjoyed the book "12 Years a Slave" 30 years ago, so I was anticipating the movie, but not really caring if they told the story that I embraced. We've all seen what can happen there. However, I was completely blown away, and wanted to see every project that Steve McQueen had his name on. I'm not at all surprised that he is such an intellectually spiritual individual.

[@Hitekfab]

Fantastic interview. We need more interviews like that, with good questions and interesting answers. Thanks for posting this. And I hope that Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender will continue to work together. Steve is one of the best directors and Michael is probably the best working actor right now. The results of their collaboration so far are stunning.

[@dominicm255]

I love artists they're so interesting. You could talk to Steve about anything and you know he'd be right there with you. Jung, Renaissance art, evolution, religion, anything...

[@dominicm255]

***** google?

[@daniellemusella1594]

***** Carl Jung. It's ironic to be mentioned here, since Michael played him in "Dangerous Method".

[@daniellemusella1594]

***** Look him up. He's a very interesting man. Look up the movie, too, if you want to see Michael's portrayal of him.

[@daniellemusella1594]

***** Google is a good place to start, if you want to look for information.

[@daniellemusella1594]

***** Happy you learned something new?

[@Conspirator19]

This was quite an interview. Very inspiring and good learning for an aspiring filmmaker and actor like myself from two excellent talents in both fields. Glad I found this, it i amazing to listen to this two guys. I can't believe McQueen's only made TWO films, cause he talks likes he's been doing this for years

[@iminco9844]

“Shame” is the only film that left me so affected viscerally that I felt like a different person. I’ve watched this film at least ten times and it never fails to move me. Fassbender is stellar and McQueen is a genius.

[@rebelraccoon9018]

Same. It's just one of those films which don't leave you after the texts roll at the end. Everything about it is so well crafted and unique. Have you seen "Joker" from2019 and "The Hours" from 2004 ? If you haven't then you are in for a wild ride and pleasant surprise.

[@mrsoliviatube]

My goodness Mr. Fassbender has a million teeth!( that's a good thing) I love it when actors aren't afraid to smile during an interview. He seems very humble and friendly.

[@Snake711]

Two amazing people

[@coolbrett]

Shame became my 3rd favourite movie of all time immediately after watching. A masterpiece.

[@xrisp]

Probably the two most inspirational people to me in the industry right now.

[@ChanMorgan]

This is a terrific interview. I love their chemistry.

[@stikkyfingers]

19:06 wow, i'm not the only one who feels these things, there's somebody else that's feeling this. it makes us feel we're not alone

[@HotPocketsBoy]

Yup. he couldn't do it with her because he liked her. it actually meant something. it's a powerful film. too bad our society is too immature to see it

[@davierivera]

fkn camera man is horrendous. Uncle joe home vids

[@missgabriellalovely]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@daniellemusella1594]

"Attack, soothe."; "Mmm...maniupulation." Lol. I love this adorkable guy to death. And when the camera got really up-close to Michael's face, who else imagined kissing him?

[@richardsantanna5398]

Alisdair Reid ok

[@megangordon7633]

Anyone else have a panic attack while watching this movie? It was the scene, with the blood. Almost made it all the way to the end, but blood makes me sick(usually only in real life). After all the other graphic scenes that preceded it did not illicit any kind of response, the scene with his sister got me. I think it was a combo of the emotion it made me feel and my aversion to blood, but I had a panic attack and had to go to the bathroom to throw up, then lie my face on the grubby tile floor for 10 minutes until the room stopped spinning. I could feel my heart in my head. I've never had that happen to me before. Amazing film.

[@Wharrrrrgarbl]

I think a lot of people misunderstood this film. One of the things nobody seemed to pick up on is that he physically can't have sex in any kind of meaningful way. There has to be an element of shame involved, because his early sexual experiences clearly involved a great deal of shame. It's sometimes known as a madonna/whore complex. That's why he wasn't able to have sex with that girl, it wasn't because of the coke, it was because it was mildly meaningful.

[@tonywords6713]

great comment

[@MichaelReganMusic]

Steve has brought profundity back to cinema.

[@nfahwi]

Best interview ever. McQueen is a genius and Fassbender, as muse, is a gift, as a man, is hilarious and authentic. They are an awesomely POWERFUL combination I'm so looking forward to their future work together. Best interview on youtube.

[@wowpwnme]

Thank you so much for this interview. This film is an inspiration for me!!!

[@PJEC]

I love Michael Fassbender

[@jimmy27paul]

Great partnership they have in movies, three so far.

[@TheSlackerebel]

I think these two are the closest thing we have to early Scorsese & De Niro's work partnership.

[@brendantaylor3570]

I had thought this too after Hunger, Shame and 12 Years a Slave. Fassbender went X Men, Alien and never went back really. Hope they reconnect to make another movie. Steve McQueen was dead on about Carey Mulligan though, her depth and range as an actress has proven in her choices.

[@dontknow-tt1xn]

@@brendantaylor3570 i do agree that Fassbender has made some bad choices recently but that happens in most actors careers; i do think tho that his work even in a big franchise such as the X-Men one is phenomal, he’s one of the few actors that was able to bring a depth even in that kind of characters, without a doubt one of the best actors of his generation

[@oshinsr]

fantastic movie and brilliant acting. well done!

[@whenhecallsmekitten]

Shame is so great! omg, I must see it again and AGAIN.

[@gingersnaps7186]

Devastatingly beautiful film

[@tuvazuko76]

Thanks, a great interview.

[@TheeKookyWildflower]

@Talli732 It's called letting individual members of the audience come to their own conclusion without being told, unlike much of film today. I like that they did that. Incestuous? Not necessarily; but, there was some abuse.

[@w1nter_st0rm]

29:04 omg those laughs are the most adorable i've ever heard from Mr. Fassy what a great interview

[@Malwaresshorts]

He exudes intelligence I’m a little intimidated (talking bout McQueen )

[@estabraqtawfiq]

Magnifique.

[@lethargiclemon7201]

I had the biggest knot building in my throat at the end, this was a great film.

[@Snake711]

Goddamn these guys are brilliant together

[@syncopate.]

YES plenty! A few on KZbin. One called Deadpan and he has something called Bear which he won awards for. He also does instillation art. I'm glad so many more people are becoming interested in both of these talented men :)

[@smilingdarkeyes4543]

Now, here's the Big question: Who picked up "you know" and "sort of" from the other😃 this friendship is great!and sweet😊

[@jakeharris198]

🤣🤣 Think Michael got ‘you know’ and ‘sort of’ first. He uses the two frequently in other interviews and videos too aha

[@HardLuckFilms]

McQueen is a genius, as well as Fassbender.

[@Auntkekebaby]

McQueen and Fassy's point of view is going to leave the door open for TRUTH. Two brilliant guys!! Art...I'm alive:))

[@xCyph0nx]

Exactly. A masterpiece is Shame. I need to re-watch it now.

[@HotPocketsBoy]

glad you enjoyed the film. i need to watch it again

[@conallcahill2504]

excellent and insightful. well done interviewer and uploader.

[@zeninca]

Two great men, who came together and made history. Hopefully we'll see more in the years to come! i don't think Steve actually realizes fully what a great director he is. He's like .., i'm just doing my job, whatever. its my take on the world , sort of thing. But he's just pure genius. And he seems to be able to push Michael to his very limits and bring out the best in Michael! Literally wrings the talent of of him!!

[@davidaholt5346]

Very disturbing movie so had to watch it again and read about it. Was truly surprised when I watched an interview with Michael and could not believe how different he is from his character. Superb and did not mind the nudity. Looking forward to McQueen/Fassbender movies in the future.

[@Alex-sh2nd]

Have you checked out Hunger? Another McQueen-Fassbender joint that's fantastic.

[@whenhecallsmekitten]

I love when they work together and I can't wait for Twelve Years A Slave, in 2013!

[@DespoinaMpour]

Fassbender is just so cute and hot at the same time. I don't think a woman would ask for more.And this smile.THE SWEETEST!

[@camelliam.4235]

Incredible film - 'Shame'.

[@hacsince1991]

love both of these men

[@HotPocketsBoy]

I didn't mean financially. Lots of people don't understand the film and all they think of it is just shock film. Some people aren't mature enough to watch the flick with an open mind. I seen dozens of opinions that trash it for being nothing but trash. People don't really dig deeper for what the movie is trying to convey. They don't even recognize he couldn't have sex with the black woman because he had feelings for her. Some people even say he was a racist. idiots

[@samehere6661]

Love these two. still can't figure out for the life of me why Michael was so shocked at the sex scenes he was glad his mum wasn't there - duh Michael lol

[@lysjanvier]

i dated someone with a similar problem and i couldn't finish watching this film, it was too raw and painful

[@xCyph0nx]

I have watched it. It was phenomenal. I now love both Vinterberg and Mikkelsen.

[@ryanfoley123]

If Michael doesn't win the best actor Oscar there is no justice on earth.

[@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917]

Michael Fassbender is another great Irish actor.

[@yasminmont.6067]

Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy I thought he's German! As per google anyway

[@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917]

Well, he has a bit of German in him alright. He was born in Germany to an Irish mother and very soon after they moved back to Ireland, to Cill Airne, where he lived all of his life......until he became a huge star of course. His family ran (not sure if they still do), a Bed and Breakfast there. Sure just listen to his accent! It's 100% south-west Ireland. The first time I remember seeing him was when I was in Ireland, on an Irish Guinness ad, called 'Quarrel'....and I thought to myself 'He's going to be a big star'.

[@yasminmont.6067]

Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy Thank you for sharing that. I didn't know all that. You must be a real fan. To be honest with you, I couldn't tell his Irish accent. He sounds like a European American to me. So, it's like a crooked American accent. Unlike Colin Farrell or Jamie Dornan who really sound Irish. But thanks for sharing anyway. God bless.

[@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917]

Oh! Believe me, he has a VERY Irish accent. The only thing is, it's much more 'calm' to Colin Farrell or Jamie Dornan, but it's very Irish. He's from one of the most dramatic places I've ever been to in my travels, Cill Airne, in the south-west of Ireland.

[@yasminmont.6067]

@Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy Good to know..Are you Irish?

[@lapassion24]

MICHAEL is FUN & COOL guy!!!

[@islanderboi89]

wow the fastest 30 minutes of my life!

[@Pokadot101]

I REALLY need to know what happened in Amsterdam! LOL

[@ff-xi1yh]

One of the best movies l ever see,not to much of everything to be discusting

[@missnwo9563]

When you think about it before you see it your thinking oh another sleazy sex movie but this had so much great emotion and acting was really not what i expected

[@Ser3n]

Love them both together^^

[@marsedong]

I agree with you strongly but he's not African American. He's not American and I think Fassbender's snub at the oscars gave him the platform to say what needed to be said about our mindset as Americans towards film which is that we're prudes and we award the wrong things. I just raise the point cause I couldn't see him /wanting/ to be referred to as an American. I can't see any non-American wanting that.

[@JGunit]

Fassbender would make a good Joker

[@humaidah]

fine actor

[@acido44]

YOU KNOW YOU KNOW YOU KNOW YOU KNOW

[@knightsintodreams]

i LOVE that steve mcqueen is black. i had no idea. spike lee and tyler perry are up in their jock on race and mcqueen's all, "good luck with that, i'll be over here making films."

[@Angeltears295]

wow, really really good interview! I enjoyed it! Good job!

[@Eliguitar1]

very interesting interview. the film is quite strong and when the protagonist's face breaks apart at the end it is pretty devastating.

[@geoffheaven]

There is no justice on earth.

[@ladybruin12]

Michael is so cute

[@hkzproductions]

Has Steve done any Shorts prior to Hunger? A very interesting and mature director of our time!

[@childeharolds]

@Talli732 I think they're trying to leave it for the audience interpretation and not imposing their opinions to the characters. I personally appreciate that especially when I still haven't seen it >_< I remembered Michael saying in one interview that he said something about his character and McQueen later told him he shouldn't for that reason.

[@dw29376]

I love them together! Both so intelligent and talented, long live FassQueen, great interview

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Dang he stutters HARD!!!😩

[@ker_possible]

Geniuses like Ryan Coogler.