FULL Directors Roundtable: Kenneth Branagh, Jane Campion & More | THR Roundtables

[@ilovecomplicated9018]

I'm so here for Guillermo Del Toro having a compliment for every director, that man is a treasure

[@theogoldberg8919]

He is so not a horrible person though he does lots of "horror" movies !!!

[@JaydevRaol]

Yeah

[@lexicon50505]

he is so passionate about cinema and so generous of his peers

[@vb8428]

I love how he goes in-depth about his films and even other modern director's films. I was so glad to see him back to interviewing filmmakers lately and how much he appreciates films from all over the world.

[@21Screen]

Sad his movies are bad/don't make any money

[@MyPimpinAfro14]

That part when Guillermo said the tv obeys us at home but at the theatre, we obey the cinema screen. Wow.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

It's a variation on what a film teacher I knew said twenty years ago: "you look down when watching a TV screen, but need to look up to see the cinema." Or, the difference Marshall McLuhan noted between a cold medium and a hot one.

[@CellarDoorAU]

42:35 :)

[@Nazaba09]

Guillermo Del Toro Is a genius. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few nights ago at a ‘nightmare alley’ q&a. I’m a screenwriter but I’m disabled and Latina so I always get told ‘write what you know’. I don’t want to do that anymore and want to be creative like him, and asked him how I could do that. He asked me my favorite book and I told him and he said ‘re-write that’. My mind was BLOWN.

[@federicoguardado2284]

amazing

[@arghyaneedsleep]

"Writing what you know" isn't just about writing from your personal experience (though that is a big part since the most personal stories are often the best ones) it's about learning new things to write about. In the end, it all depends on whether you truly believe in the story that you're writing.

[@THE.N1KO]

Espero todo salga bien. Tienes que escribir las maravillas que salgan de tu interior. Voy a poner en práctica lo que dijo Del Toro. Había escuchado por ahí que Alex Garland leyó el libro de Annihilation y que a partir de sus recuerdos y sus sentires escribió el guión visualizando lo que había visualizado cuando lo leyó, para así darle su propia perspectiva. Siento que te ayudará mucho. Escribe siempre que te nazca.

[@maxsilbert]

What's your favorite book?

[@Nazaba09]

@@maxsilbert ‘a wrinkle in time’ which was completely butchered by Ava duvernay.

[@TheSergioGalle1]

The Kenneth Branagh's face while Pedro talks about his childhood and cinema... Priceless

[@flannerymonaghan-morris7461]

I know as well…you can tell he feels the same way.

[@jsheekey1]

Hes so nice

[@tatehildyard5332]

I also love that that's just a literal description of certain scenes in Belfast.

[@AshtonGleckman]

What I really love about this is that you can see when each person is talking, the other filmmakers are listening completely attentively like they are getting a free masterclass. Really great artists who all respect and admire each other's work

[@Calachi]

It's amazing to see such many countries in one single table. Spain, United States, Mexico, Iran, New Zealand, United Kingdom..! This is cinema!!

[@rauldylan2182]

Villeneuve is on the producers roundtable. We can't have it all.. it's great to see Almodóvar, Farhadi and Jane Campion on this roundtable.

[@wathsi99]

Where's that episode? I can't find it

[@brianwilcox]

@@wathsi99 hasn't been released yet

[@thebestfederer]

@Avi yes whre is steven ?

[@crayoladanger]

You CAN have it all because the DGA did a discussion with all the heavy hitters kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJazmp96hrpgbtU

[@Biring1]

Surprised and happy to see Farhadi on here. A true master in every sense of the word.

[@GenyaArikado]

masters master

[@jacobrozenberg4792]

A Separation is a masterpiece

[@mohamad.h4300]

absolutely

[@rudy1332]

Did you know that Asghar Farhadi movie ( A Hero ) was copied from one of his student's documentary ( All Winners, All Losers ) - by Azadeh Masihzadeh. That famous smile is actually real In this documentary, It is not true that Farhadi saw it on his daughter’s face . m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2eZfniihr2oqqM

[@emmyelijah7395]

Absolutely and utterly brilliant

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

I adore how generous and kind Del Toro is with his peers and just how big a fan of cinema he is.

[@captainmercy87]

As an Iranian, it’s so great to see Asghar Farhadi here. He’s the proud of Iran and one of the few reasons to be happy about my country.

[@amir250]

the pride of Iran

[@suvinmicheal]

My favorite director...one and only

[@poopstainhotdog1]

Hello sir. Do you know what religion mr farhadi is? Can’t find that info anywhere. It will not affect my opinion of him, I’m just genuinely curious!

[@alexisyates28]

Iran has the best lollies ever and all the Persians are incredibly beautiful and I find generally very kind spirited. Love from an Australian

[@amir250]

@@poopstainhotdog1 Muslim

[@Lizthegreat91]

Having two Spanish speaking directors makes my heart soar❤️

[@clarkparker4860]

I'm just blown away by how the interviewer lets the interviewees complete their train of thought.

[@Nazaba09]

Guillermo helping Pedro. My heart. ❤️

[@recycleme1224]

I love when Rebecca is the host! She brings out something in the panelists that others don’t.

[@Tresfres]

Del Toro is very complimentary about everyone's work

[@moondawwg]

Guillermo is my favorite artist to just listen to while I'm working on something else, always so insightful, honest and inspiring. His passion for his craft motivates me a lot to do better as well.

[@inigojuancarlos]

Farhadi & Almodovar are my 2 of my favorite directors for the last 3 decades.

[@RosablueHandMade]

Pedro Almadovar is 72 years young and Jane Campion feels like a girl of 67. It's crystal clear that you do not grow old doing what you love. What beautiful people around this table

[@marisolgarcia3123]

So true

[@mnkykungfu]

Kenneth Branagh is so engaging and it's wonderful to see him so excited and passionate still after such a long, established career. Del Toro is right about Belfast too, it was fantastic.

[@jimmygillard]

Been waiting on this. These roundtables are essential viewing for film nuts.

[@krisj827]

Yes indeed.

[@SutureUpMyBrokenBoxx]

Now THAT'S an impressive directors roundtable! Bravo Hollywood reporter!

[@72caperucita]

I love Kenneth Branagh, his energy and enthusiasm, Belfast is a masterpiece. 👏👏

[@Psyfoob]

Tío Guillermo is always just the best. I love him so much. ♥️

[@aril123]

Love how Almodovar keeps looking to Guillermo for translations 🥺🥺 and Jane Campion is an absolute queen - so amazing to see her get more worldwide recognition for the Power of the Dog. The Piano, Bright Star, and An Angel at my Table are all amazing films. Top of the Lake season 1 is also phenomenal ✨✨✨

[@Mojoblitz]

I absolutely love when GDT talks

[@ivainezharris2279]

As a dedicated and ambitious actor, I enjoy watching Hollywood Roundtable. It gives me clues as to what I must bring to a film production. I was elated to hear Asghar Farhadi indicate his interest in working with new actors whose faces have never been seen. That statement gave me hope. Now, I am curious as to what other directors have this kind of empathy.

[@barely_surviving47]

Guillermo Del Toro movies have many realistic violent scenes that gives you a different kind of shock, almost anti-Tarantino. E.g: Pan's Labyrinth's nose smashing scene, amputation scene, Nightmare Alley's cemetary scene etc. I think it's one of his most underrated trademarks.

[@nickbigd]

I came here for Pedro but could listen to Asghar Farhadi all day.

[@MajorPhilGraves]

Wonderful to hear from Asghar Farhadi and Pedro Almodóva. They make the most beautiful, empathetic films.

[@statcous]

I wish Farhadi was as empathetic of a character as his films are. Such a waste of talent and sad to see him here.

[@SleepFan771]

Pedro Almodovar, Guillermo Del Toro, Jane Campion, and Kenneth Branagh are a few of my favorite directors. It's so cool to see them interact.

[@Supernaturlisch]

I love that Asghar Farhadi talks about the back-and-forth during the writing. We hear a lot about how writers' and directors' visions are compromised by producers and production companies, but less so about a really important part of creativity (questioning and particularly encouraged questioning).

[@sk8adio42]

Fantastic diverse group of filmmakers from all over the world. The best round table yet.

[@mrbhd802]

Fahardi always talks and comments about Deep feelings and his cinema really is about details and deeper layers of characters! 👌

[@aninjaguardian]

Wow, Asghar Farhadi, Jane Campion, and Kenneth Brannagh. That's a great list of talent already.

[@mizziztee1852]

I love the discussion about watching cinema in a large theater, together communally submitting to the story, the vistas, the characters, the surround sound. I remember the days when everyone laughing at the same time, or jumping out of our seats, or grabbing tissue and quietly wiping away tears, applause at the ending credits, whooping at the beginning, yup I hope the generations to follow can have shared experiences like I had.

[@daver7867]

hopefully....i loved going to movie theatres, especially the older theatres i went to as a kid with my mates....sadly those theatres have been demoloished or replaced but todays theatres are still worthwhile going too, alot more spacious and comfortable anyway......it was fun to escape reality for a few hours and get lost in watching a movie ......but i think technology has changed it some what with streaming services and the big killer...the internet.....im not complaining i stream hardout as its just easier.... but yeah i get what you mean.

[@soorya.k.geethanjali]

I am very much happy to see director Reinaldo Marcus Green from being a short film director and now having directed feature films. i remember he was talking in a video on the channel "no film school" on Sharing Advice for Young Filmmakers back in 2015 now to be seated in the Directors Roundtable with these legends. Really happy and glad.

[@A427-w2v]

I love that Guillermo help Pedro with translating. I f#$king love that!

[@CairoBraga]

Pedro's his padrino, after all.

[@sunnyrathod1369]

Been waitin' for this for so long.....I hope they include Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Joachim Trier, Asghar Farhadi and Paulo Sorrentino in this roundtable. There were great amount of exceptional non-english/foreign language films last year, and at least some directors from these movies should be honoured over here and eventually in the Oscar nominations!

[@philipgeertsen]

Second this!

[@RB-.-]

A conversation between people who speak different languages is very difficult to do. Unless they wanna bring a translator that speaks every language.

[@isaacgabrielvalbuena2896]

Yes... Please, bring in Hamaguchi, Sorrentino and Trier

[@isaacgabrielvalbuena2896]

@@RB-.- all of them except for Ryusuke Hamaguchi have made english features, so i don't think it would be that hard tho

[@GenyaArikado]

i hope they include uwe boll

[@pwatersnh]

I love the THR roundtables, but the director episodes are always the best!

[@mischievousmaster]

I loved the old studio setting of these roundtable conversations. In a dark room, with a huge roundtable that is illuminated by a light above and every artist occupying the seats around the table. That setting has the impact of pulling you into the video. Miss that

[@jaf2378]

42:55 Kenneth Branagh says something totally true about the difference between watching a movie in the theater and watching it on TV: "You get the epic nature of the human face... massive close-ups of faces in the cinema that makes me feel different about the human condition..." This is something that streaming services will never be able to achieve. That's why I prefer to watch movies on a big screen first.

[@MarcCostaMusic]

So interesting this roundtable in particular with all kind of different perspectives and at the same time common points of view and habits as directors. I've really enjoyed this one. Thank you from bring us these roundtables. It may not seems so much but for me it's so important to listen to different artists of any area (actors, directors, composers, etc.) because you can learn a lot from them.

[@shafiraa432]

the vibes of this round table is so positive, the best so far

[@grahamprovan8895]

Anyone else absolutely love that GDT compared Branagh to Ed Gein just after 16 minutes. What a treasure Del Toro is ❤️

[@ValentinaTheCreator]

This is such a diverse set of directors of different cultures and masters in their craft. This looks amazing. Each one has put their heart on their sleeves in a masterwork way. Love all these directors.

[@lulugoulart5014]

This Roundtable is so delightful and the facilitator is great as well.

[@hamidrezanikoofar]

Thank you for inviting Asghar Farhadi.

[@boyangli7266]

Asghar Farhadi is a ture definition of modern master

[@mrajabalmukarrom]

My heart, body, and soul will always love Campion’s & Almodovar’s & Farhadi’s & Del Toro’s films forever. 🥺😭💖✨

[@nellsea8086]

so glad there’s more footage of Farhadi nowadays talking about his art

[@ThePeerlessMaven]

David Lowery should have been here .The Green Knight was easily one of the most visually stunning art piece that came last year along with Dune .

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

He's a young guy. He'll be there eventually.

[@WoodyAllenManiac]

Great group of directors. A really great range of voices and perspectives.

[@danielachaparro6232]

Kenneth is such a lovely person. His personality made me wanna watch Belfast again

[@idanahid4773]

What a great table. They all are true thinkers and gentle people which allowed such a calm and understanding dynamic inviting a more sophisticated conversation. Compare to other tables, this one give longer and subtler answers, and complement to the moderator for reading the room and not interrupting the guests just to get more questions in.

[@richardhosek3175]

Del Toro, Campion and Almodavar were beyond insightful treasures!

[@yashkamat1880]

One day, I'LL BE HERE ON THE PANEL!

[@naveengokarla9518]

All the best mate!!

[@jorgemalpica5908]

Hope you get there. PS. Cast me as extra 😅

[@armiekashi63]

I'm here because of farhadi. A hero was a masterpiece😍

I love the 'What's directing for you', and everybody starts to tell a story about their past feelings. Is not a kind of that?

[@ptjordan7793]

Really loved this roundtable, and Keegan is a great moderator.

[@minombreesCaro]

THE SOUND THE SOUND THE SOUND is it really impossible to make it a litle more in the same levels in post production?

[@eastmanfeatures5412]

Director roundtables are always the best

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

PEDRO ALMODÓVAR is a living legend

[@pandycious]

I had no idea that Pedro Almodovar is 72 years old! I always thought he was just in his 50's. He looks great.

[@thefilmseeker]

Branagh: "My wife just knew that I went to the shed every day." Guillermo: "HAHAHA! Like Ed Gein!" Branagh: *"...yeah..."*

[@Divine_R]

Only Guillermo would make a comparison like that

[@jamiearchitekt6280]

Everybody on the edge of their seat when Asghar speaks

[@howandroid]

Loved that Asghar Farahadi is here.

[@carinalastimosa]

I love these roundtables and I feel like we could have another roundtable just for the writer-director of their movies. This director roundtable features a majority of directors who also wrote their film. It would be a fascinating roundtable if we focused strictly on the art of taking your own words and translating it for the screen. It would also open up the opportunity to then have more directors on this roundtable like Pablo Larrain, Joe Wright, and Halle Berry.

[@gustavostella5202]

The most diverse round table so far! ❤️ 👏🏽 amazing!

[@anchalkumar8224]

Ashgar Farhadi is a gem! I wish I could listen him more.

[@statcous]

A talented filmmaker, but a terrible human being.

[@anchalkumar8224]

@@statcous Why is he terrible human?

[@statcous]

@@anchalkumar8224 Around the time he made "The Past", he partly moved abroad to work in France or Spain because of the limitations in Iran (and also the censorship). His first completely foreign film "Everybody Knows" shot in Spain turned out quite disappointing and he was too scared to ruin his reputation. So he moved back to Iran, and at this point in time Iran had become an absolute hellhole. You can look up the sanctions set in motion by the US in 2018-2019. Although Farhadi's films have always been timely social commentaries, this time he opted to cooperate with the bloodthirsty dictatorship in Iran so that they would let him make films in his home country again. So he chose to close his eyes and shut his mouth and do everything to protect his global reputation. "A Hero" is a film partly shot at a prison where political prisoners where held and executed. He portrayed the country as if nothing special was happening and like life had been going on as usual. All because of his selfishness. Because he wanted to hold onto his seat at the Oscars and places like this roundtable. I replied to more comments yesterday, but Hollywood reporter chose to delete all of them except for this one. At least I'm letting one person know who he really is.

[@anchalkumar8224]

@@statcous If you would be on his place, you'd end up doing the same. He is not wrong in my opinion.

[@DendyJungle]

I just want to add that theaters mass closing In Spain is probably related to the fact that there is a lot of unemployment there amongst young adults. Also directors go to theaters under the best possible conditions. Real screenings have loud obnoxious people who use their phones and shout during the movie. They kick your seats. Yes you can turn around and yell at them but by that time you have basically lost the immersion, lost 15 bucks and the evening is ruined.

[@albertogaitan7163]

The first thing you have to lern is just to answer every kind of question, even if you don't know the answer, you say something. And then the machine works ( This is pure gold). This is something that define a director: is someone that everybody is asking him a lot of quiestions more than hundreds by day, and you have to give an answer, it doesn't matter what. (I love this part)

[@jacpinky]

The Ed Gein reference that GDT made..!!! Hahaha genius....!!!! Dark sense of humor..!!! I love it..!!!

[@juancpgo]

Farhadi may be one of the top 5 consistently great film auteurs that ever existed.

[@benkata]

This roundtable is STACKED!

[@krisj827]

Always love the director's roundtable and can't wait to see the studio chiefs' roundtable.

[@chrishill8305]

So glad to see Pedro here

[@marcthorner8338]

these have been amazing, but this to me was the best one yet. Keep 'em coming!

[@IamFirtyDucker]

Love seeing Asghar Farhadi here, great filmmaker

[@baudiomusic]

thank you for posting! - the THR Roundtable discussions are just the best.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris7461]

Where’s Paul Thomas Anderson?

[@Mauricio21ish]

I love the inclusion of Campion, such a treasure.

[@GentM2015]

Well, she is about to win the Oscar for Best Director so, of course, she belongs here.

[@curiousgangsta]

Haven’t even clicked play yet and already mind-blown by this lineup!

[@oliversmith797]

I'm always hoping to see Steven Spielberg at one of these...

[@miguele5077]

really awesome lineup and discussion, appreciate yall doing this every year

[@victoriacara3846]

Great facilitator! Wonderful panel as well!

[@theogoldberg8919]

Greatest Directors Roundtable ever made. The power of the dog was the best 2021 movie I've seen hands down. As for Pedro Almodovar , his movie Julieta is one of my top 20 movies in the world . ( G.Del Toro's laugh is priceless ...!)

[@shaktipinakimishra9098]

Wow, what a line-up.

[@GuarmaRummy]

How many times has PT Anderson said no to attending these roundtables? LOL

[@anchalkumar8224]

Haha! Right

[@El_Crindy]

Guillermo's "like Ed Gein" comment was GOLD!

[@brutusalwaysminded]

"You win today. I'm gonna watch KZbin." LOL Didn't realize del Toro did 'Nightmare Alley'. Gotta watch it, now. Thanks.

[@adityanair6554]

Desperately wanted Steven Spielberg and PTA on this ...but these filmmakers are great too

[@wathsi99]

And Denis Villeneuve

[@jarrethendrickson2203]

And Sean Baker.

[@diddo9338]

Guillermo needs a podcast, I wonder if he has one?

[@dloregonlin31]

You don't have idea how much appreciate that I can active CC, inclusive👏👏

[@soheilnoormohammadi1398]

Thanks for this . It was lovely ✨

[@lunam4825]

Desde Guadalajara , Jalisco Guillermo del Toro!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lujainalsedeg9864]

I wanted Denis Villeneuve to be part of this conversation so bad, and I don't care if he is in the producers roundtable, he deserves to be in both!

[@ct3gct3g]

*Laughs* "Like Ed Gien!" Guillermo is hilarious

[@joseallende5418]

Guillermo saying “I’’m gonna watch youtube”, so accurate

[@TheElectrizantee]

No PTA and Villeneuve :C

[@AntZombie121]

I wish Paul Thomas Anderson was there