DUNE part Two Q&A w/ Denis Villeneuve and Steven Spielberg (Zendaya shout out!)

[@TheImperialCommunique]

If you want the clean audio, there’s a link to the direct into mic recording in the description.

[@rawbeanuk]

Thanks a bunch for that Spotify link, the audio on the video wasn't clear enough for me and I'm really grateful to be able to listen to that great conversation!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

@@rawbeanuk your welcome. Dunno why the guild decided not to video the conversation as well.

[@commandZee]

This feels like Denis Villeneuve is officially being anointed the sci-fi filmmaking king of his generation.

[@crashthevacuum]

Steven Freakin' Spielberg saying your movie is one of the greatest things he's ever seen must make you feel ten feet tall.

[@Snoozelightable]

Spielberg’s crap. Bad father bad movies. The Man’s opinion is worth nothing.

[@Ryoufriggingserious]

​@@Snoozelightablepoor child

[@shamarii.]

He said the sandworms. Even though it was a good movie don't think it was the movie just the sandworms and the way he shot them.

[@carsten1989]

We need to re-learn how to hold 2 or 3 or 4 contradictory thoughts in our heads at the same time. Somehow it’s gone missing recently. Watch E.T. or Close Encounters or Schindler’s List or Minority Report and then say what you said. Bad father? Ok, fine. Good filmmaker? Yeah, ok fine. We can do better when thinking about these things and people. Because, after all, they’re just people. Practice some grace

[@Hoganply]

@doNaldMusk-h28-hfkslP18 Half an hour of it is going to a lot of effort.

[@jeffk1722]

Filmmakers have spent 40 years in the desert trying to get this story right, and they finally reached the promised land.

[@anthonysword4883]

👏👏👏

[@randomknowledgeperson2872]

i get what you’re saying but it’s even funnier because that’s a jewish reference and steven did Schindler’s list

[@Smokereca]

Steven Spielberg interviewing Denni Villeneuve ? What time to be alive.

[@Bobbo825]

You know youre an objectively good director when Spielberg wants to interview you

[@jankatkaromka]

​@@arohanpatla4308he was known for Arrival, Scicario, Blade runner

[@DelightLovesMovies]

omg..Denis Villeneuve and Steven Spielberg on the same stage. This is so cool for film lovers like me

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Mind was blown!

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

This and Denis’ discussion with Christopher Nolan are now my 2 favorite interviews of Denis. I had the privilege of hearing him do a Q&A in SF after a screening of the first Dune in Dolby Atmos. A master, genius, so passionate! Thanks very much for sharing this!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Love listening to the best filmmakers because they often have the same insecurities as I do. 🤪

[@benoitmongredien941]

It is a bit like pass the baton Iin an Olympic relay run. Glad there's some talented director. Praises from Spielberg and Nolan! I think it a first time I see such compliments. The movie will not have an Oscar, but Javier Bardem and Hans Zimmer will🤞🏻 (It is a pure guess 😅)

[@anthonysword4883]

@@benoitmongredien941I dunno. This film blew me away like Poor Things and Everything Everywhere. I haven’t seen the likes of it before. It definitely deserves a ton of Oscar nods. 🤞

[@oheldenring6937]

Idk about the Nolan one. He always makes everything about his movies lol

[@KonaLife]

@@benoitmongredien941 there’s a very good chance that D2 will win best picture

[@follemarianne]

This is literally one of the cutest interviews ever... to see a genius like Steven get so excited about Denis's work and for them to have this conversation while complementing each other and hearing them talk about their juice is SO precious . :') Thank you for your art, you masters. Long live cinema, more than ever...

[@TheImperialCommunique]

I was joking to my friends; for Dune Part One it was Nolan moderating. For Two we got Spielberg, an upgrade. For Three, they’re going to have to resurrect David Lean!

[@liserecherches9314]

​@@TheImperialCommuniquei honestly felt he was there all along

[@twittertwice]

Would have never have thought to use the word, "cute"to describe any aspect of these men or this conversation. Four year old children are "cute."

[@befelto8450]

Zendaya just bagged herself funding for her directorial debut; and rightly so. The company you keep 👌

[@TheImperialCommunique]

This is why I love my job. Audiences generally don’t understand how hard most performers work to do their job well. It’s inspiring.

[@THEVOIIAGER]

Denis is a huge Inspiration, to follow your dreams, doesnt matter how big they are. Steven Spielberg: „all good ideas start out as a bad ideas, thats why it Takes so long“ Keep going Artists

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Well said!

[@anna_pham]

I am so obsessed with Dune now.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Definitely read the books!!

[@marquesmartinez730]

Me too! I’m gonna have to grab the books and read them before the next movie

[@notazula]

Same!! I love Dune sm

[@dstarling61]

I think what makes Denis a great director is his ability to passionately communicate his vision. Just imagine what it would be like to be a department head or actor after a meeting with Denis, you would know exactly what he sees, and be totally stoked to make it happen.

[@geertpeels1124]

The goat is interviewing Dennis, wonderfull

[@eaa4773]

Incredible that this fellow Québécois is on the same stage as Steven Spielberg... I like when he asked him about the Quiet Revolution because I believe Villeneuve to be skeptical of any religions, which was clearly a message Herbert wanted to convey. Anyways, fantastic interview.

[@Fluffycat998]

Paul gets all the girls😂 28:01 The fact that he has been dune fan since he was a teenager and he makes movies with passion is so inspiring. Hollywood needs more directors like him

[@NainGeantMiniature]

That's why I'm hopeful about Rendez-Vous with Rama. He's also been a long-time fan of the book. He'd also be the only director I'd trust for a live action version of Akira for the same reason.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

@@NainGeantMiniatureme too! I wrote an adaptation myself. Will be curious to see his interpretation.

[@Fluffycat998]

​@NainGeantMiniature so excited for that too. He's becoming god of sci fi

[@jasonboyd782]

I fucking love that the very first response from Denis is praising the European comics artists and Metal Hurlant! This was one of the exact thoughts I had watching Dune 2, that this was as close as any film has ever come to the awe of those great sci-fi graphic novels and stories.

[@modern_memory]

Ridley Scott openly cited Metal Hurlant (Heavy Metal) as influences for Blade Runner and Alien

[@patrickw123]

Definitely, you can’t watch Dune and Dune 2 without seeing those classic comics

[@jacklynch5853]

" You have made one of the most brilliant science fiction films i have ever seen".....saw it again yesterday, it really is that good. Masterwork of cinema.

[@gpapa31]

Two of my all time favorites in one interview!!! Can’t get any better than this!!

[@josephjefferson826]

I'm So Glad that I came across this and watched/listened to it. What a thrill to hear Steven Spielberg asking Denis Villeneuve such interesting,deep questions and to hear how impressed he was with the shots that Denis and D.P. Greg Frasier came up with. Two Master Filmmakers relaxed and enjoying a very informative Q&A with the audience. Much❤ .

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Indeed. I’ve done several jobs with Frasier, great guy. Awesome to hear them talking about him.

[@Theomite]

"And that scene surfing the sandworms is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Ever!" Now if that ain't some of the highest goddamn praise you could get as a filmmaker, when the man who made JAWS and JURASSIC fucking PARK tells you you blew his mind on the genre he damn near mastered before you could walk. Denis has to be floating on Cloud 9 even days afterward. And hearing Spielberg speak _Dune_ facts just makes me giddy AF.

[@sebraven]

Dune 2 is insanely good. I have watched it twice and will watch it for a third time . This movie should be studied by all potential film makers on how to make an amazing movie , its definitely a ground breaker for holywood.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

That was my 2nd time, too! It’s stunning to watch.

[@qcrew2938]

I thought DUNE part 1 was badass and I was really excited for Part 2..... I had no idea that I was about to watch my favorite movie of all-time

[@slyasleep]

It‘s a huge rush for sure.

[@julesjma]

5 times here. Gets better every time.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

@@julesjma 😮👍

[@sharktoof1]

Two masters of their film craft!

[@GeDiceMan]

Villeneuve is a national and provincial treasure

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

I wonder how they could possibly convey Paul's prescience, and while they are actual visions, the most effective moment for me in this regard was purely Chalamet's acting in the scene where he says, ". . . a narrow path." As much as Villeneuve dislikes dialogue, everything about that shot sold what Paul had become as Kiwsatz Haderach so much more effectively than any direct depiction of his subjective experience.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Agreed!!

[@josephmerrill2686]

Blade Runner 2049 and Dune 2 are perhaps the most impressive movies I've seen.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Visually stunning for sure. I have never seen anything like the scenes on Giedi Prime.

[@jpbecome7905]

Thank you so much for this! This hits a patriot cord as a Québécois myself! We're so proud of Denis, we come from the same town and it reflects on all of us! Never in my life would I imagine hearing Master Spielberg saying "Québécois" (at 8:09). Haha! All Americans find our accents funny.

[@dykor3531]

He did a better job than my history teacher at explaining the quiet revolution lol

[@FreddyRudra]

Je suis tellement fier de voir mon réalisateur préféré, Steven Spielberg, poser des questions aussi profondes à mon désormais réalisateur préféré, Denis Villeneuve.Vive le Québec Créatif ! * Spielsberg's observation of the deep attention Villeneuve accorded to every character,that is noticeable in visual treatment of their eyes is to just.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Villeneuve isn’t big on dialogue, so he definitely has to convey motivation and emotion in other ways, such as the eyes.

[@SteveBrant55]

This conversation is such a gift. Thank you!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

You’re quite welcome. 🙃

[@DanCummins]

This is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen on the internet.

[@JesusShuttlesworth]

13:39 I love how Denis leans over as soon as Steven mentions Close Encounters haha

[@gpapa31]

It’s one of his favorite films and what him into sci-fi, along with 2001 Space Odyssey.

[@BlondeManNoName]

That's a very high praise, coming from Steven Spielberg himself! Such an epic movie.

[@RenegadeRanga]

Even if it takes Denis 20 years, i want 5 parts.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

God Emperor!!!

[@Coinpease]

​@@TheImperialCommuniquei think dune 1 and 2 for the original, 3 for messiah, a miniseries (try #2) for children, and movie 4 for God emperor. Then a TV show for 5 and 6? That's the dream at least lol

[@ClaudiusCaelum]

WOW !! This is a time for ALL French Canadians to be PROUD 😀

[@benoitmongredien941]

Yes it is awesome!! And as a French French Parisien I understand the French accent now😂😂 He is awesome and look humble. Great talent

[@gukaizhi]

Denis would like best if you said Québécois 😉

[@ClaudiusCaelum]

@@gukaizhiProbably 😛I just don't like using that word when writing in English 😀 ( i have an English keyboard without accent keys... )

[@cathpeloquin1041]

Oui! yes! Bravo Denis🎉 très fière. Very proud. J'ai vu Dune 2 hier. Adoré!!

[@celernoherrera]

Thank you for sharing this lovely exchange.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

You’re quite welcome.

[@marcl2213]

Getting all these praises and questions by Spielberg, if I was Denis I would pinch myself the whole time to make sure it’s not a dream! :-)

[@SanosEdge]

3:38 the sandworm scene was a religious experience. To be praised by a legend you admire, what a honor. DV was speechless. DV brought millions to Arrakis!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Epic on a scale we seldom see anymore!

[@pushthetempo2]

I had shivers watching it. Truly breath taking

[@Nomafternoon]

Probably the greatest accolade any fimmaker can ask for

[@MarkArandjus]

Thank you Spielberg, I was also wondering about how they erased the footprints!

[@gracesword5833]

How cool it must be to get to watch Dune Pt 2 with Steven freaking Spielberg!!!! What a once in a lifetime opportunity. To say I’m jealous would be an understatement.

[@anthonysword4883]

Everyone in the theater was pinching themselves. 😮

[@gohithsrivatsa4746]

Two Universe. Denis is one of the reason that I have hopes on Hollywood.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Amen!

[@NNAATTYY1974]

Ha ha " how many of you have already watched Dune Part II" ? ha ha. It's true, I watched it twice. The first one, three times. A lot people watched Dune multiple times because the feeling we have while being in this universe is addictive

[@kellymoses8566]

Crazy skill and a love of the source material can produce as opposed to having people with contempt for the source material adapt it like The Witcher.

[@martinaseidel3316]

wow love spielberg fangirling over him so much.

[@anthonysword4883]

Right?! It’s infectious to watch passion for the craft in real time.

[@MrDionysos01]

Thank you for sharing this. An amazing discution between 2 amazing directors

[@TheImperialCommunique]

My pleasure!

[@FreeGlass]

What a wonderful conversation! Thank you so much for recording and uploading this!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

My pleasure to share and thanks for watching!

[@julesjma]

Little did Denis know that this film would put him in the stratosphere.

[@StargazerFS128]

This had me wiping a tear from my eye.

[@johanrautenbach7459]

Foot prints in the sand... i used to drive a truck with a tire track erasure trailer onset in Namibia between takes to erase the tire tracks in the sand for those post apocalyptic cars and trucks while working on MM Fury Road back in 2012.. I know the slog!!

[@liserecherches9314]

Villeneuve Dune is spectacular. I also have total respect for the scifi series and David lynch, who had first the courage to introduced us to his vision of this world. Visualizing the book is not easy.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Not at all! If you haven’t, watch the documentary Jorodowsky’s Dune. It’s a trip!!

[@jeffk1722]

This one is my favorite rendition with the benefit of hindsight, and it’s probably the best. Having said that, each previous rendition has its own charm. The original film is so 80s nostalgic for me I can never hate it, even with a super happy celebratory ending. The sci fi series has some good dialogue and acting. Since it lasts several episodes, you can really see the gradual character arc for Paul that you don’t see in the feature films.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

@@jeffk1722 agreed. Best rendition. 👍

[@liserecherches9314]

I have watched jodorrowski many many times. I love his crazyness. I would love to read his "bible". There are talks about a computerized version of his version. Would love to see it, even if herbert did not like it at all.

[@liserecherches9314]

Since i love the 3 versions, at one point in the movie, i felt the 3 of them merging together, like 3 parallel universes converging. That was so cool in my mind.

[@DonWan47]

Two geniuses talking about their shared craft. Beautiful. DV has never made a bad movie and Steven Spielberg built my childhood.

[@AskMeWhen]

No more questions Mr. Spielberg.😂

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

If I am not mistaken, Spielberg has mentioned in the past that watching "Lawrence of Arabia" with David Lean (and Lean, as Spielberg mentions here, talking through out the movie) was the best lesson he ever had on the artform of cinema.

[@ChrisRowe]

He also said he watches it again before starting any film

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

@@ChrisRowe Amazing! Didn't know that.Thank you for sharing!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

@@ChrisRoweI didn’t know that either! Thanks!

[@dasu-eq9pu]

David Lean tells the story of what happened when Spielberg and Lean watched the restored version of Lawrence of Arabia together. Spielberg watched a director's cut version of the movie. A movie with the director's track by his side

[@darlingimscared]

I don't know how anyone could be mad at this list seems legit to me, there's certainly nothing crazy in it

[@oohkumar]

If anyone hasn't seen Dune 2 yet, then go and see it. It's once in a lifetime achievement. The last great film in the same league (in my opinion) would be Lord of the Rings. I really didn't like Dune 1, I thought the acting was wooden with a bunch of cliched character types, the editing clunky, sometimes rushed, sometimes boring. Dune 2 is a completely different animal - perfect editing, outstanding acting by all the cast (Zendaya wow) and breathtaking photography and action sequences. Very close to being the best science fiction film I've ever seen.

[@Ptmjeager]

Dune was so good I had to watch it twice unfortunately I didn’t watch it the second time in imax but It was truly magnificent , the ground work Denis and everyone else on the crew of dune 1 put in dune 2 was absolutely brilliant if I were to watch pt 1 and pt 2 back to back it’d feel like two different movies in the same cinematic universe. The effort put in this film makes even doubters of this film have to appreciate it. Don’t know which I liked more but there were more POWERFUL moments in dune 2

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Have to agree about the more powerful moments, and I loved Part One!

[@Jakob_23]

It beats any other movie that’s being made today. Every new trailer I see seems to be very progressive and feminist like, and seem to not really focus on the story but more of trying to shove a narrative and identity politics in our face.

[@Ptmjeager]

@@TheImperialCommunique 100%

[@austenpowers]

Amazing interview 🎉 Thank you both, and all ❤

[@Glowbox3D]

Wow, two masters. I love them both. I think Denis is already one of the best directors of all time. He's in my top five, and he's only just begun making great films. I love the cinematography of Greig Fraser, but I can't help but wonder what this all would have looked like if Deakins shot it. I really think Deakins is the absolute most wonderful DP of all time, and his work is stunning. Blade Runner 2049 was top three most beautiful films of all time. Dune is gorgeous, but WWDD? I don't mean to be negative. I can't help but fantasize.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

I’ve worked with both Fraser and Deakins! Both are incredible, yet I wonder as well.

[@PeloquinDavid]

It's pretty funny to see those two up there. When Villeneuve was still an obsessed youth dreaming of making films and heavily engaged in storyboarding, his friends often made fun of him, calling him "Spielberg". I wonder what they think of him now.

[@NNAATTYY1974]

Métal hurlant " magazine is an institution in France. Every kids in the 80' were reading the magasine. It means that Denis really wanting to put on screen his teen imagination from a very young age.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Thanks for that insight!

[@benoitmongredien941]

Funny to see French gen X having read the same books and bandes dessinées

[@AddisonLambert-y2d]

How cool it must be to get to watch Dune Pt 2 with Steven freaking Spielberg!!!! What a once in a lifetime opportunity. To say I’m jealous would be an understatement.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

It was surreal to say the least!!

[@ChrisBrengel]

Awesome video! Thanks! They filmed in digital so they were able to film 45 minutes after sunset! 15:50 Which cast member is most likely to become a director? (Zendaya!) 24:01 how to get rid of footprints in the sand after take one so you can shoot take two

[@katehall804]

Excellent exchange! Thank you for sharing it.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrianMorrisPhoto]

the woman is the LIGHT....... and always has been!

[@mathieuprajnanpad4174]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

You’re quite welcome. 🙂

[@scottgraves6.9]

Watching this made me emotional so much so i felt almost silly and like i was overreacting. I love watching genuine passion and wonder exude from two people. Maybe even THE MAIN TWO that have brought so much of those feelings, as well as a myriad of others to my life. Which I promise you would not be same if they didn’t exist and decide to make the movies that would and are still making me. Genuinely appreciate this video for being in my feed at the right time and right when I needed something like this the most. 🙏🙏🙏🖤🖤🖤💯💯💯

[@TheImperialCommunique]

You’re quite welcome. It was a special experience.

[@elieance]

Thank you for this!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

👍 You’re quite welcome.

[@soxxel12]

Spielberg was my entry into loving cinema as a child and Denis made me feel like a kid again seeing Dune 2 in IMAX...

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

Shame the line audio wasn't available. Very good interview.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

If you’re referring to the direct into mic audio, there’s a link in the description. 👍

[@Nerfherder3]

I luv how Spielberg says "Qweybec" lol

[@Ptmjeager]

What was your top 3 scenes or moments in Dune part 2, for me they were, when Paul had his first speech’s s the kwizzatzaterach/Lisan Al Qaib to the foremen in the south, as well as Jessica becoming the new reverend mother I have a new found respect for her performance in this film, the Geidi Prime scene where feyd is “followed” and ofcourse the “kiss the ring scene” where EVERYONE BOWS man so so good , honourable mention is the ornithopter attack when Paul attacks rabben’s troops

[@TheImperialCommunique]

In no particular order: - Sandworm attack: most epic thing I’ve seen in ages! - Giedi Prime sequence: never seen anything like it. - Stilgar on the ship taking off: starting the Jihad/starting the events that lead to Messiah. Gave me chills. Honorable mention: The Bene Gesserit scheming. Right out of later novels.

[@rainsies]

This is so precious 🥰

[@helenatroyana2525]

You filmed a piece of Film History. Thank u 🎉

[@TheImperialCommunique]

🙏🙏

[@AuxaneST]

Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro as well as Luc Besson forgotten from Spielberg's list of world-builders film directors. By the way Besson was influenced by the same Metal Hurlant mag's sci-fi comic books pioneers contributors Denis Villeneuve referenced as his original inspirations...

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Got to see Besson talk about those influences at a Q&A for Valerian. Love the passion in these filmmakers.

[@AuxaneST]

@AClockworkBanana78 Yes he has Anglo bias but the neglect of these names is even more striking since Villeuneuve is of Francophone culture and his influences overlaps with the ones mentioned... I also interpret his metaphore as a reference to sci-fi films.

[@pushthetempo2]

Yeah but Luc Besson has also made terrible films like Lucy.

[@AuxaneST]

@@pushthetempo2 Yes but he gets the benefit of pionneerism. Jeunet and Caro and Besson were making masterpieces Delicatessen, City of the Lost Children, The Bunker of the Last Gunshots, The Big Blue, Nikita, Subway, the Fifth Element and The Professional in the 1980s and 1990s

[@pushthetempo2]

@@AuxaneST even the fifth element isnt that original. Surely it's an obvious rip off of Blade Runner. Made for more mainstream audiences. Haven't seen Nikita, I'll check it out

[@pontosinterligados]

As Québécois, admiring the power of pregnant women, he is probably familiar with La Mulâtresse Solitude story.

[@mychalmallen5434]

Amazing discussion between two masters.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Indeed!

[@littlemouse7066]

I remember that dialogue in Lawrence of Arabia I always liked Lawrence saying "because it's clean" and I remember Alec Guiness playing the arab prince saying something (not in the same dialogue) like "you are one of those europeans in love with the desert we don't we love oasis and water" or something like that. Anyway the little I saw of the film some scenes reminded me a lot of Lawrence of Arabia and Villeneuve himself cited it as an inspiration.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

They also shot in a lot of the same locations as LoA in Jordan. I watch LoA every so often because of… we everything. It’s a masterpiece of cinema.

[@malafakka8530]

The basic plot of Dune shared strong similarities with Lawrence of Arabia.

[@littlemouse7066]

@@malafakka8530 difference is Lawrence is a true story even if romanticized.

[@malafakka8530]

@@littlemouse7066 You might have misunderstood me or maybe I didn't express myself correctly because I knos that Lawrence is about a true story. I just wanted to point out that parts of Dune were probably heavily inspired by Lawrence. Or why did you say that?

[@littlemouse7066]

@@malafakka8530 yes I agree with you and I also wrote Villeneuve said this himself in an interview so you are correct Lawrence of Arabia was one of his inspirations especially for the desert shots. I only wanted to specify LOA was based on a true story in case you didn't know that's all It wasn't my intention to criticize what you wrote I agree with you.

[@warrenphilbert6856]

The Sandworms were truly amazing!...✌️❤️!

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Truly epic!

[@Ben1973able]

Thank you for posting this

[@TheImperialCommunique]

My pleasure. 🙂

[@anthonysword4883]

This was awesome!!

[@dantraficonte8752]

The student has become the master

[@TheImperialCommunique]

The greats always considered themselves the student.🙃

[@dantraficonte8752]

@@TheImperialCommunique bless the maker and his water.

[@touchbreathear]

"he is just seen as a messiah because of the context, and other people, and all the power put on him, he doesn't have any special power ... apart from being uber sensitive to that substance, the spice ..." good one deni, and thank you for a very special movie !

[@Raydensheraj]

No special abilities? He is literally trained as Mentat and learned fighting from Gurney and Duncan. Then to top it of... He has the abilities of Bene Gesserit....prana bindu, destroying poison, the voice.... But knowing both ancestral lines and the past and future....THAT alone makes him completely different from anything before....I consider that special abilities 😂

[@touchbreathear]

@@Raydensheraj it's just what deni said, everyone understands what's in the movie, him especially maybe ... ^^

[@dimitriradoux]

Paul still is a Messiah though albeit a bred/created one, he remains a kwisatch haderach 😉 and through those ancestors memories he surpasses just being a single person and it allows him to follow the golden path of least harm, as it will prevent the end of humanity, and needs to become mature enough that this path comes with the cost of billions of deaths to save all 🤷‍♂️

[@mggardiner4066]

But part of the reason why it needs to cost billions is because he chose that specific path to get his revenge. Once it is set in motion it is the only way forward (although dooms the Fremen ) . In the book he saw other ways early on but they didn’t include revenge so he took the risk hoping he’d find a way around the rest. Only to find there is no way around it once started

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

Frank Herbert designed the spice trade around the oil industry but also the Bedouin spice trade, which is how they came to prominence in Arbia. To me the spice has a dual aspect: it represents a confluence not only of material power but also political and psychic/psychological (as distinct from and far mor profound what we normally call "religious power," which is really just political power as wieled by the Bene Gesserit.) Spice greases the military-industrial gears of the universe and it's bureaucracies which, aas a plot devise, allowed it to become a far greater barycentre of influence than any material commoditiy could ever be in our world, but it has a secret and that's prescience. It conveys that the very stuff of the human mind that messiahs are born out of is even more precious than physical energy -- it's a very subversive statement about that actual nature of religion and the mind and is likely the reason Tolkien disliked the series. On the one hand Herbert denies that God is metaphysical, which is an obvious affront to the sensibilities of organized religions, while at the same time he doesn't dismiss it as fairy stories. What this all points to is that the spice's physical form is like the breadcrumbs leading to the proverbial Philospher's Stone: the crux of the human soul. And if a man could get to that fulcrum -- even if it took a hundred generations to breed and cultivate a person capable of it -- you could give him a lever and a place to stand and he could move the universe. _That_ is the real danger. The danger is not that messiahs aren't what they're cracked up to be; that they're fake. It's that they're _more_ than they every bit what myths say about them and more. They are real and radically different than what we understand and we meddle with these forces at our peril. Anyone who thinks they want Jesus to save his soul ought to read the Book of Revelation. Herbert evidently did.

[@TrueColors-xz6dv]

I was there! Had to pinch myself.

[@dskyeproducer]

Thanks for posting this.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

My pleasure. 🙃

[@jeffk1722]

2:52 a Director should say “because there aren’t trees to move between takes.”

[@braythirteen]

What an experience that would’ve been to be there!

[@GreatestMoviesNever]

Thank you for this.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Happy to share. 🙂

[@bartoszbeling8928]

A francophone Canadian translate a American Liberal,s novel into a screen masterpiece, while being a french nerd😊

[@marekkos3513]

I see Denis is making Clouse Encounter 2 , or Space Odyssey

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Arthur C Clarke’s Rendezvous with Rama.🤓

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

15:20 Question on future director possibility (A: Zendaya)

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Excellent tidbit, right? Being a filmmaker, I totally appreciate that question.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

@@TheImperialCommunique Absolutely! Game recognize game!

[@johnmcc5896]

Thank you for sharing!

[@BeatriceGM]

2:10 Bilal j’adore !

[@elenastef]

this is one of the things i was wondering also, how did they remove the footsteps from the sand

[@valiantthorr7577]

Release the deleted scenes!!!

[@anthonysword4883]

Yes! Love to see the bits that didn’t make it. Apparently Tim Blake Nelson was cut out.

[@mitozmartinez1173]

Yo, I think Tenoch Huerta would be a great addition to the cast as one of the characters from the great houses.

[@radioroscoe]

Question I would have liked to have been asked: if chat-gpt had made it's big splash before these movies were made, would mentats have been featured more? (I understand why they were cut, as they do not effect the story)

[@dlnnyc64]

I’d love to see what Denis would do with an Alien film. Maybe it’s too small for him now.

[@anthonysword4883]

😮 yes.

[@gussygoro2469]

Great opportunity not to mention Spielberg’s cute little outfit.

[@gussygoro2469]

I can’t even imagine what standing on the same level as Spielberg’s smartly rolled jeans cuffs would’ve been. This is why my outfits always lose.

[@laurenmiles3303]

More Allegory for European conquest