DP/30: Ethan Hawke, Part 2: The "Before" Trilogy

[@CarrotFlowers421]

My obsession with this series is becoming unhealthy

[@muhammadukhalid5571]

exactly

[@fabazabe]

S K Doyle before sunrise was ranked as the third best movie of all times by The NY Times so it’s not just you 👍🏼

[@rjonzun5828]

And the story behind it slate.com/culture/2013/05/before-sunrise-inspiration-before-midnight-is-dedicated-to-amy-lehrhaupt-who-inspired-the-series.html

[@oltabuka8076]

same

[@aslan9334]

Because is that good!

[@shuraowen]

"If somebody got bored in this 2 hours movie, it's OK. I am not making this movie for them."

[@afturspildo]

HOW -- just HOW can anyone be bored for just one second of this movie??! It's so AMAZING!

[@minseongkoh]

I just got bored from myself in that interview. when am I decent at English LOL

[@aveuch]

All of his movies, to this day, are a little... "art house" - I'm all for it but it's difficult to find someone to watch with. Hawke is my favourite Hamlet.

[@DS94everXev]

@@aveuch Marry the person who will sit down and watch it then. You make the connection with the other person watching that Ethan and Julie do.

[@leila7524]

I love when Ethan talks about Linklater saying: "I've never been in a helicopter crash, I've never been involved in espionage... but the most interesting thing that ever happened to me, really, was that feeling when I really truly connected with another human being... ". Isn't that the truth? What is more meaningful than that?

[@Joaocruz30]

You bet! Right on the spot! Greetings from PORTUGAL and peace/health 4 u and loved ones

[@milosjovic617]

True. I would say - nothing. However, I think it only becomes meaningful with time. I guess when you are young, you believe that you will meet many people with whom you'll connect with, but later in life you realize... it only happens a few times.

[@AliaslsailA]

@@milosjovic617 I'm still young and to truly connect with someone is just as special to me. It doesn't happen often, but oh if it does...

[@BaringtonFilms]

"I've been with you in Vienna for six weeks and I haven't been bored for one second. If you can be as interesting and whole as you are here in this room - in front of the camera. And somebody is bored in a two-hour movie? Then I don't like them" - has got to be the most before-triology-thing to say.

[@shekharruler2006]

"when you are having this overwhelming sense of gratitude while on work, you know you are at right place"... A quote to remember for life...

[@PianoMan1191]

Linklater, Hawke, and Delpy are the reason I aspire to be a filmmaker. Also these three movies are unbelievably brilliant and they don't get the recognition they deserve.

[@fabazabe]

PianoMan1191 soon enough and even sooner if you pulled it off that filmmaker thing

[@Alexandru_Iacobescu]

I totally agree with you. I love the monologues,the interpretation and the actors synergy.

[@GwaiZai]

sometimes it is better to just be the thing YOU love (although, I love it too)

[@crystalhaiku]

The long argument scene in Before Midnight is so honest, but it also reveals the humor of how couples who are together for a long time tend to fight. Before Sunrise is my all time favorite romantic movie.. and when she sings him the song in Before Sunset my heart melted. Love all three movies and am thankful for the people who made these films.!

[@AlistairAVogan]

crystalhaiku You are totally right about the fight scene in Before Midnight. I laughed through much of it because of self recognition and absurdity of it all. I expected them to break out laughing as well. It was done superbly.

[@BesosXoXo2]

Yes! It’s interesting now that the movie Marriage Story is out on Netflix, it reminded me so much of the last scene from Before Midnight. I think it was ahead of its time, I don’t think it got the recognition & acknowledgment it deserved

[@CrazyChunkles]

People talk about the great collaborations like Scorsese/DeNiro, Hitchcock/Stewart, maybe Burton/Depp but they never talk about Linklater/Hawke, they REALLY should

[@benm8501]

Hell yeah, some great great films have come out of them.

[@shelleygriffith8293]

I watched sunrise and sunset. OMG..first time. I wasn't sure I was on this planet. To find the greatest dialogue between two eartly souls when in today's world its waay too superficial was the greatest time spent on movies. They might have just physically spent twenty four hours together but a lifetime afterwards in the 9yrs away. Everything and everyone was measured by that standard and to bring this intelligent conversation to match their hearts depth again and again. Please can this be required viewed as 12th grade course. Thank you Ethan and Julie. You pulled off such a talented guide to humane interaction. Thank you. Btw I must have lived my sweetheart at age 17.we just did not realize it then. For jack RIP..

[@lijohnyoutube101]

Don’t forget to give credit to the woman in that triangle:) Julie is amazing!

[@alexandrabeltran9921]

Linklater/Hawke/Delpy :)

[@valentinajacome]

Linklater/Hawke/Delpy if you don’t mind my saying

[@shikhar7385]

This is exactly the kind of interview I was looking for having just finished watching the Trilogy

[@AlexandersLegends]

Likewise my friend, wish I had more people I could talk to about this film with

[@rosieposie9728]

@@AlexandersLegendsi’m here ✌🏼

[@kessler003]

Would love to see Jesse & Celine in their 50's.

[@ronaldososa]

We'll just have to wait til 2022 if it ever happens

[@muyaho420]

5 more years to go.

[@ragilmalik]

3 more years to go

[@ChuangSarah]

3 years to go

[@fabazabe]

Or in their 80’s like in the letter

[@leila7524]

All three "Before" movies are brilliant in their own way. Truly innovative script and acting

[@deecohen1383]

Still obsessed. Allllll theses years. Seen all a million times. Gonna watch a million more times

[@tommak8679]

I want to say, in the interviewer’s intelligent and timely questions are super-underrated. Well done!

[@SuperiFox]

This is the kind of interview he tries to have with all his subjects, Ethan is someone who really understands and appreciates it

[@Willismcnillis]

I've watched these films over and over. Sunrise is my favourite. They're the most beautiful films about falling in love through conversation. Perfection.

[@joeyg.6138]

Just finished the trilogy for the first time. I also love Sunrise the best, and am very glad to know I’m not the only one in love with these films

[@_sourgrapes_]

What he said about not taking people for granted when you know them so well really resonated with me.

[@more_tezza]

Absolutely, same to me.

[@pratheekb4435]

timestamp?

[@paulec2634]

@@pratheekb4435 38:47

[@cam-the-bassist]

My favourite trilogy of all time

[@peterdarker1]

Yeah...I think you're right on that... and this is a guy who's steeped in 'sci-fi' action movie triliogies. As far as film narratives go, THIS is how you do it. Not a false note in the package and it does what continuing narratives are SUPPOSED to do and that's build upon what was presented before and expand, expound and illuminate it. And YES, I'd like to see a further chapter, but not before Hawke and Delpy are past 65 and the two and Linklater have come up with a script they all agree with.

[@GreYaoistaxD]

+Peter Darker I totally agree about the further chapter, but then I think it'll take 20 YEARS. I guess it would be worth it !

[@cam-the-bassist]

Peter Darker a sequel would be great but i think i prefer it left to the imagination in a way because it would literally break my heart of Linklater split them up! Maybe if it moved on to the children's stories instead?

[@2nd3rd1st]

This interview needs to be in the BluRay box set of the trilogy. It can't just sit here in a corner of KZbin separated from the movies! Make it happen, DP.

[@GraceRay-b9m]

I think what I really love about these movie trilogies is that the two lead characters always seem so real with each other and to us as the audience. They seem to be engaging in real, spontaneous conversation, and talking about whatever comes into their minds, and the conversation has a flow in itself and so natural. There are little mannerisms and small, insignificant actions involved when they interact with each other that make every scene seems so real. You don't for one moment aware that you are watching a film but feel like you are just watching two people connecting to each other in real time in real life.

[@jakevancamp264]

When Ethan jokes about Before Sunrise making like 2 million so no one would want a sequel but they did I almost jumped out of my skin. This is literally my favourite movie and years later stumbling across Before Sunset felt like if I died the next day my life was complete. At that moment it was like a second chance at love, at life. Who would have known a movie/characters could live inside you that long.Always believed the whole concept was brilliant.

[@Lynniegirly]

The most satisfying interview on the process of the trilogy. This is an amazing channel

[@30Homegames]

What an incredible talent and mind. It's great for us that the universe transpired to bring these two great artists, Linklater and Hawke together for several movies (Not just the "Before" series). Ethan has so much passion for art and life that he gives meaningful answers for eveything. Great job DP/30

[@crippleized]

Lorenzo Intransit he did another interview with dp/30 for boyhood, you should definitely check it out

[@george8920]

I've been watching before sunset almost constantly for a week - reliving my first love - cannot get enough of this unique film experience - for those that get this and feel what was intended - it will be an unforgettable experience

[@humairum1624]

It definitely is Unique as Ethan says at the end. Loved all 3 movies and I could tell that the actors put a lot of themselves into their roles. The characters are close to their hearts and 'the stars aligned right to make it all happen'. Great and inspiring work by this awesome team. I have watched the movies several times and it just feels So real. Watching them age and talking about how their life has gone on....the ending of before midnight leaves you with a bittersweet feeling.....a hollow sensation in the gut like your worst fears have come true. But there is the hope.....there is always hope.

[@KaterinaNago]

He is so honest and sincere! That's truly amazing!

[@katherinepoltoratzky6068]

5:13 "My life has been really dramatic...it's been full of drama, and the most interesting thing that ever happened to me, really, is that feeling when you connect with another human being. True connection with another human being"

[@Nimbereth]

One of the best enterviews that i've seen in my life!

[@Eternelspotlessmind]

i love this guy i could listen for hours what he has to say!!!! Rhe trilogy is amazing!!!

[@viviennepitts6308]

A great interview. I liked the questioning, and uninterrupted answers and explanations from Ethan Hawke. Hawke makes us appreciate the effort, and artistic vision of Linklater, Delpy and himself, in creating this outstanding movie trilogy.

[@bikramsingh2868]

This man has taught me life

[@heldachan625]

"pretend I didn't have any problem with the script until I got the part" LOL

[@JHallenbeck]

Different stories touch different people. When you're moved & absorbed by a story, that's truly a remarkable thing. Certainly with the Before series. They are all about the search for connection and meaning in the lives we live. If Before Midnight hit close to home that ultimately means that other people have gone through the same thing & you are not alone. It's the beauty of storytelling and what it gives to us. Connection. Meaning. Long may stories like that continue to enrich our lives.

[@RGproductions100]

I love that he whispers at 19:06 like there's no microphone on

[@mtsu72]

"Playback kinda creates this constant dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of life." [19:20]

[@KienDLuu]

Such a great interview. Almost as riveting as the movies themselves. Ever since I watched Before Sunrise, I've been obsessed with the trilogy and this interview just tops off the whole experience for me.

[@Tridentus]

All 3 movies were so perfect... They were so perfect in how they got right the relationship between mysticism, human connection and human imperfection. The subtleties with which they were working with- they were at least *inspired* level work, if not approaching genius.

[@erica2912]

44:40 "It's unique. Most things that you work on are not." Important to remember not to get hung up on how important/meaningful we want our work to be.

[@SuperPlopkoek]

I wish I was so articulate like this man

[@dinab7852]

I love this whole interview and any interview on this trilogy (my favorite trilogy ever!) & Ethan Hawke + Julie Delpy as actors.

[@atomi62]

Great actor, interesting person and amazing trilogy...and such an insightful interview! Very inspiring indeed.

[@heldachan625]

"AH Just my type !" "We don't want somebody perfect" Every time when my parents fight, I want them to see Before Midnight.

[@NenadBach]

One of the most talented actors / writers that I have ever seen (and I worked with Oscar winners). Very inspiring, Ethan.

[@richfictionfighter]

Are you an actor or filmmaker?

[@NenadBach]

richfictionfighter Composer, musician, but did direct few things.

[@richfictionfighter]

Nenad Bach Wow man. Im studying film in Australia. Who are the Oscar winners you've worked with?

[@DavidBello]

My favorite DP/30 interview to date!

[@YolandaSaldivar4eva]

At 10:25 he's talking about how "we" (as human beings i suppose) don't want somebody perfect to be our partner, and how the three of them tried to convey that in the script. His voice cracks and then he looks away pensively. Can't help but think (maybe I'm projecting) that the moment he says that his mind goes to his marriage with Uma Thurman or something from his past. Either way, one of the most earnest moments i've seen from an actor in an interview. Big fan.

[@RakanAlosaimi]

Best romantic movies of all time, great script and acting over 24 years. INCREDIBLE

[@OdeeOz]

One of the least pretentious, and most fun actors it has been my pleasure to be around on set.

[@ashleyy2614]

I really love all about these movies. Stories, acting, actors, director atmosphere.... It's the first movie that I found myself I have interests in "Movie". Thank you for ya all and the film!!!!

[@moviewryter1985]

I've always liked Ethan Hawke. You feel like you could have a conversation with this guy about anything. I also feel a connection having been born around the same time in the same city (Austin) as him, and also having actually seen Richard Linklater filming a scene of Dazed and Confused, in the neighborhood near where I grew up, before I was old enough to know what I saw or who he was. I'm also a fanatic about the Before series - the dialogue is captivating in these movies; the characters so enthralling to continuously want to know more. So very well written, acted, filmed and put together. Big fan of the movie, Hawke, Delpy and of course Linklater.

[@Siyao.Diamour]

I have watched the three films. Now because of the interviews, I am watching them again. Still as interesting as the first time

[@tooshay7396]

A the 4th one . .HANK is backpacking in South America and we peer into his journey meeting someone, with parents talking about theirs experience way back when.

[@Liface]

This is one of the best DP/30 interviews. Ethan completely buys in.

[@OhanaFilms]

There is nothing boring about this trilogy. Incredible achievement.

[@Snake711]

These 2 interviews might be my favorite DP interviews yet

Looking forward to “Before Long” in 2022.

[@allisonchainz82]

What? They’re making another?

@@allisonchainz82 Not sure if it’s going to happen, but I believe that name was posted on Reddit or I imagined it.

[@crippleized]

25:00 definition of when a creative endeavour becomes meaningful

[@krishnachamarti1256]

This is such incredible stuff. Ethan Hawke is a very personable guy.

[@PeterMarwood]

This is an exceptional interview, not least because of Ethan's willingness to share such a thoughtful and articulately presented story. It seems evident that he has a real respect for the interviewer; someone who, like the tone of the Before films, provides an allowance for breathing room and reflection. Thanks a lot for another great interview, Mr. Poland. I sincerely try my best to introduce your program to as many people as possible. Don't ever feel that your work is going unnoticed!

[@sineadsmithh]

Wow amazing conversation.I love that they didn't try to gloss Before Midnight over and kept it realistic. I think it's just as good as the other films.

[@Toby-rj4tm]

Before Sunrise and Boyhood completely blew me away. I make it a point to watch both pretty much every year to remember why I love Linklater

[@GLET_theamateur]

gawd i love it when he smirks

[@arjunmohan7313]

Still watching it in 2018 to understand how it is to be loved.

[@neptuneninja]

Romantic/romantic comedy is my least favourite movie genre, but I have to be honest and say the before trilogy is magnificent cinema art at its most beautiful complexion. It's a movie were I feel fortunate and grateful there are such superb nuanced director out there such as Linklater and such brave, creative, vulnerable actors such as Hawke and Delpy in the industry. The trilogy is a shining example of what can be achieved when you have great talent collaborate for an altruistic goal such as make a movie and not have making profits as the motivating factor but rather have the main driving force be creating timeless art. Congratulations on achieving that milestone.

[@Queenmaya1]

Just discovered (yesterday) that it's a Trilogy - and only saw the first two in recent months... Beginning to understand the hype 😉 The obsession begins... 😊😎

[@toml1882]

This i a beautiful interview. Great actor and great questions. Thank you.

[@Eternelspotlessmind]

I love this individual!!! I just do! The trilogy is amazing!!!

[@chakreshsingh]

He fell in love with Julie. That’s all I heard all this time he was trying to tell what it was like ..

[@guitarsmasher13]

something about him talking about playback and how it can actually mess up a director's confidence just rings true in so many aspects of life in this generation

[@mariacesar3736]

I just realized that Ethan is the onez that puts the lines about Universe in the Before Sunset. I think he so clear about Universe can make sense of us. Im praying for them, to keep going with this Before .. is so good for us, to meet Celine and Jesse. ❤️

[@bluerock12]

thank you for doing this!!

[@ThomYrecords]

This is as good as watching a major HBO drama! In my opinion the two ethan hawke parts are a new career high for DP/30!

[@ALOULA11]

I love this beyond words. Is there a part 3?!?

[@CauldronShow]

Lovely! Always wanted to hear an intimate version of the evolution of these films. Richard Linklater definitely one of my top favorite writer/directors. And these three great talents (Linklater, Delpy, Hawke), definitely created three timeless pieces that will carry over and speak for a long time. I remember when I first saw Sunrise/Sunset. I was blown away. So to be able to hear Hawke go into extreme depth about their process, was just a honor to see/hear. Great work DP, great subject!

[@dorozabi]

Hi, it’s end of 2022 and I just discovered trilogy and I love it!

[@giooadrians]

I could feel his failure from his own marriage in Before Sunset and I could also feel his emptiness towards his son in real life in Before Midnight.

[@samhadvisions]

The most wonderful trilogy ever made. I love it so much.

[@mikatu]

This is the perfect example of art made to please you, to make something beautiful, instead of creating something to please the critics, to make money, to create a fuzz. Like contemporary art nowadays. No art at all but only the critics "get it".

[@tomsthumbsblues]

Now I wanna see that Meister Eckhart monolouge

[@johnmelville9300]

I was the only guy that was "Oh they are making a sequel to Before Sunrise?" lol I am happy the did.

[@dejavu011]

When I heard they were making a sequel, I was really excited because Before Sunrise was one of my favourite films from the '90s (still is; but I love Before Sunset the most from the Trilogy)

[@lijohnyoutube101]

All 3 are just amazing-hopefully we get another in 2 yrs!!

[@alanboston4208]

I cried long and hard when Before Sunrise ended. I was overjoyed when I heard there was a sequel. Then we were privileged again. I hope we get to see Celine and Jessie, one more time.

[@desssval]

Fascinating insight into a great movie. This sounds like top class in creativity in film.

[@CheryleJanasiak]

Unbelievably powerful films, particularly since I have lived very similar events as those in the first two. The third one tells me how my own love story turns out....or at least how I hope it turns out. 💖

[@michellesiasat4322]

Fab interview! Personally, Midnight is my favourite of all three trilogies (Sunrise my least). Midnight is the most real. The writing, the story and the actors age gracefully. Richard Linklater sounds like an absolute dream to work with. I hope there's another in the Before series. I fantasise about titles, haha. Before Dawn. Before Noon. Before whatever. Tis very rare for something to get better as the stakes rise. I trust this killer trio can deliver. Especially after 2020. We need another artwork about human connection and life in general

[@Ffeoli1039]

quite an uncommon ranking. What part of Sunrise makes it below they sequels? Or are the last two just so much better?

[@michellesiasat4322]

@@Ffeoli1039 really? I find Sunrise too fluffy and saccharine. The other 2 wouldn't exist without it and Sunrise definitely serves a purpose, but yes. The later 2 are just so much better

[@krisztinakapuvari9354]

“I started to realize I’m not in charge of the universe” yes that things just come in place for great things to happen, like this trilogy. It was a blessing. Unique indeed. Favorite love story. So real, so intimate, so trans-generational in its messages…. Love it

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

I love these films, it's perfection.

[@Progmium]

Fascinating interview! Very cool!

[@vanishing_girl]

he seems like a really cool guy

[@strooomon]

Well, I did jump for joy when I heard there was a sequel to Before Sunrise.So there was one.

[@princessdcuenco]

i can listen to ethan all day and not get bored (literally feels like i was just listening to jesse lol)

[@gnownay612]

I would love to watch another one after " before midnight "

[@AB89DIK]

Great interview !!!

[@BTaylor3444]

Ella Bee…totally agreed, "outrageously pretentious but harmless." I admire Ethan's verbal ability, charm and wit, but sometimes he just seems so full of it (and yet I think he knows it…at points).

[@jberczi6]

It's interesting that Ethan wanted to make the 3rd because the ending of the 2nd felt unfinished. I personally feel the opposite - that the ending of #2 would've perfectly concluded the series and the ending of #3 kind of begs for a #4

[@dp30]

Just the 2... though this one is extra long.

[@HarryCaul89]

Third entry is better than Sunrise and on par with Sunset. They couldn't dread such romantic territory again. It was the logical outcome and it was spectacular.

[@glamazongirlsglow]

Been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@moviewryter1985]

19:20: "Playback creates this constant dissatisfaction.." He's on to something.

[@lavender1009]

How much I adore you Ethan !!!!

[@destine1547]

I love the comments on the film. If this is boring to you; then it’s not for you.

[@ssoundwaves]

"Playback kind of creates this constant dissatisfaction with the mediocrity of life".... Damn, that really hits in 2021

[@paulec2634]

"Acting together is about creating a safe place for people to be foolish and people to be vulnerable and for people to be strong and people to be confident..." When he says this (near the end here), I think of what Julie admits to in another interview, how she'd make fun of Ethan during kissing scenes, turning to the crew and saying "oh, he kisses like an adolescent!". Of course the whole crew laughed, but it's not actually funny or a good way to work with anyone. In another interview Richard says that on the average day of shooting, Julie would turn up and say "I don't think we can shoot today - my best friend died", before dramatically disappearing (presumably into her trailer) for a while. He says "her best friend died every day of the movie", but she'd always, eventually, emerge back out on the set ready for the day's shoot. Such an amazing actress but just wow, imagine trying to work with a person like that.

[@lauraadrianzen6031]

we need a fourth one.