Lincoln Q&A - Full Interview (2012) - Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis Movie HD

[@Ryan-gt4cq]

just watching this, with all the respect to Spielberg and his work, Daniel somehow just grabs my attention each time he talks, not as an actor, but as person whose clearly thought deeply about life, I just love it

[@cindyinnew]

I couldn’t agree more. He’s endlessly interesting

[@robertwilkins8748]

​@@cindyinnew😮xoxolvox,u

[@roadhouseblues11]

Dan day lewis is such and interesting man. Even the way he speaks is like a melody. Its a privilege to watch him perform his art. So much density and infinity.

[@yengsabio5315]

He's one of the best method actor out there!

[@AnonymousAnimus]

After watching There Will Be Blood and My Left Foot I am convinced that he is the best actor alive. There certainly are no one like him.

[@cindyinnew]

Int humble opinion he’s the best that’s ever lived

[@helenheeney2284]

Couldn't agree more a complete genius

[@maxshabazz1543]

For sure. The very best of the best

[@Coffeeandcheese1]

I can’t even think of any jokes to answer this, he is the one.

[@nickboulakis7524]

Daniel Day-LewisHe is more than an extraordinary actor, he is a very decent human being....

[@SoulEternalPeaceWarrior77]

He's a once in a lifetime kind of guy. One of the few actors I feel like you could actually sit down and have a beer & conversation with, pure class & quality to the core.

[@yengsabio5315]

He's one of the best method actor out there!

[@jessica5497]

@@yengsabio5315 but he's not a method actor, He said that and actors who worked with him that were method actors said too... its similar, but different.

[@umiami85]

Hopefully he will make another movie because he is the best of the best and could still make many more.

[@cindyinnew]

@@umiami85 he’s moved on. He’s pursuing his love of being a cobbler and other crafts. He’s a man of so many interests

[@MrBLawson85]

Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best actors to ever grace the camera and screen, and one of my personal favorites of all time.

[@nitsmagicniteshsurwade1808]

12:32 the way spielberg looked away when Daniel says i didn't know my father very well...you can see he's gone thorugh same

[@malex4321]

This is one of those movies I will be able to watch over and over again for years to come!! Just fantastic film making. The acting is just breathtaking.

[@fortyseventhronin]

I can totally still see Lincoln in DDL. Contemplative, stable guy who puts a lot of thought into everything he says.

[@chickenpermission6318]

I love Daniel's "Um"!

[@BaileysMariner]

He is absolutely extraordinary in My Left Foot.

[@kapannier]

Oh they're both so awkward (and passionate about the project), what a lovely interview!

[@marcob4630]

Grandissima performance di Daniel Day Lewis: non si poteva scegliere di meglio per interpretare Lincoln sullo schermo. Sono convinto che la sua rappresentazione sia molto vicina al personaggio reale: lo testimoniano i racconti, gli scritti storici e la sua particolare sensibilità d'attore che ha certamente intuito il vero carattere di uno dei più grandi uomini della storia !

[@sempermutabilibus8300]

I've only recently noticed how Daniel Day-Lewis is an inspiring character! I love listening to his well-thought out responses that reflect much wisdom and life experience. Too bad he's retired and I don't think he was fond of making a lot of interviews. :(

[@JAWilsonwhitetidelinedesigns]

I love this interview - I love it as an actor, film audience, storyteller & as someone who loves a deep wander back into the historic past. Always enlivened by Lincoln's presidency along with Mary Todd's mind/ambition, as a mother/wife during a life of opposites, I love the choices & details of the film/script. Both Spielberg & Day-Lewis are marvels in their artistic/intellectual process, their own vast & radiant minds. Both, such beautiful men!

[@benrosn8154]

Most phenomenal film to ever exist

[@Onedavemore]

I would also recommend In the Name of the Father (and obviously Gangs of New York). Incredible actor.

[@MsPatataki]

I absolutely agree! Best actor alive.

[@GlowingAlien]

Daniel Day Lewis... well, fantastic actor. He made Lincoln freakishly believable.

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

Daniel Day-Lewis was very thought-provoking and articulate during this interview/conversation. Yowsers, he's sitting with the incomparable Spielberg and Day-Lewis is remarkably at ease.

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

BTW that interviewer rocked

[@jamesglynn1424]

i've watched the movie 100 times or more. The monument of a man of Lincoln presents a moral certainty on human issues and a gentility not found today

[@obiwashere]

Daniel Day Lewis is so convincing on screen because you know nothing about his personal life.

[@conorobrien1025]

"never let them see behind the curtain"

[@igorflexus9493]

I loved that movie! Spielberg strikes again! Lovely

[@MistahTrollFace]

Two legends: Steven Spielberg one of the greatest directors ever

[@inland700]

fear is a mystery it challenges you to move forward. most of us. voices in a higher register carries better. Abraham Lincoln sounds like an amazing person. i thought War Horse should of won best picture. your most performance based film ever made. sounds like a must see film, everything must come to an end. great interview..

[@3Phntm]

Pretty cool to know that Daniel Day-Lewis played Lincoln as well as Bill the Butcher. Lets get this civil war crossover

[@MegaG08]

Awesome presidents awesome portrayal by awesome people = LINCOLN the movie.

[@treymartins122]

Dang Daniel Day Lewis is great to watch even outside of film. He's really IMO one of the best of his generation.

[@Chazz-tastic]

there will be blood is probably DDL`S BEST PERFORMANCE...MIND BLOWING

[@ErnestoMike]

What was “mind blowing” about it?

[@krishshautriya5170]

@@ErnestoMike It was a great performances of all time. That is what is mind blowing about that.

[@cindyinnew]

@@krishshautriya5170 the greatest performance ever captured on film

[@EphemeralProductions]

Lincoln was an amazing man, even outside of his presidency. He vowed after an experience of almost fighting to the death with someone he offended, that he would always try to never speak ill of someone and always have kind words for them. I could feel and see that in Daniel as I watched his portrayal. He really made me feel Abe.

[@kh7688]

I don't think introductions get much better than that.

[@choquera]

Love Daniel! Great Q&A...can't wait to see Lincoln...

[@glenreed088]

I think some of it may be down to him being a method actor. He stays completely in character during the film schedule of a film (being at home etc). He mentions it in one of his acceptance speeches when he says he's thankful to his wife for putting up living with many different men.

[@Macklyn3232]

Great interview. Powerful words.

[@22grena]

Even written history is interpretive so what was achieved here was a great accomplishment.

[@kittielashes]

I've just seen the film last night. It was an incredible time. I couldn't recommend it more. Go see it. You'll love it.

[@CalmNDN]

Extraordinary movie!

[@EinkOLED]

Spielberg is looking much older. His films are an astonishing piece of art.

[@juandiegov]

What a combo. Make more movies please!

[@davidkimmel4216]

What a wonderful interview

[@cristianmicu]

i really liked the answer that mr spielberg gave to the angry person asking why audience is only with teachers and students 37:45.

[@Baneswraith]

Steven Spielberg. The best film maker of all time

[@Dragon43ish]

Right on, Kenneth Sherwood. You hit it right one the head of the nail. Congrats!

[@josypie09]

This movie comes out on my birthday & I am a history major writing my senior seminar paper on the Civil War am I excited you bet :)

[@helenheeney2284]

2 amazing people gosh true genius 👏

[@kthx1138]

Man, Spielberg's gray matter is still workin'! I think I just sprouted a few new brain cells.

[@scotty6124]

Daniel Day Lewis makes most actors look silly. He's on a totally different level partially cause he looks at it like an art form and a unique experience as opposed to being famous and making money. True in any art form.

[@JRobbySh]

Imagine if Brando had been such a serious actor.

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

He's looked pretty much the same for twenty years lol

[@ferabra8939]

Having read Team of Rivals a couple of times, I must say that I expected more from the movie. However, it has grown on me. The cast is impressive, Spielberg's directing tasteful, and the story (which is about 20 pages in the book) compelling.

[@_nay__]

thanks, I'm going to check that one out..

[@gonzogil123]

19:20min Note to self (Debord-Lacan): A beautiful portrait by Day Lewis.

[@computerpurple]

It was nice talking to you. Have a great weekend coming up.

[@oneness00]

Legends

[@OrdinaryGamerChannel]

I'm seeing it tomorrow can't wait

[@AnonymousAnimus]

watched Gangs of New York yesterday. It was awesome!

[@hankschrader5733]

Unfathomable dedication I see

[@zep749]

What can I say the best film maker and the best actor.. I always thought the best actor was Al Pacino,, but after seeing DDL in Gangs of New York as Bill the butcher an My left Foot.. my lord what performances..just a note; best film ever in my mind Schindler's List...like watching a documentry come to life.suberb film making.

[@MistahTrollFace]

Daniel day Lewis one of the greatest actors ever

[@vinnygar1017]

Steven is a delight director and a very insightful and entertaining interviewee. While Daniel , a great actor without a doubt seemingly disinterested in being interviewed. Just the way he answered the questions...there's always a long pause and kind of ambiguous response. Nonetheless, a great movie!

[@gonzogil123]

29:58min Note to self (Debord-Lacan): Standards of sanity: prohibition to speak by yourself. No self-reflexivity allowed if no persons are present.

[@sauravpaul1075]

Daniel day Lewis, amazing guy, considering he did only 6 movies in last 20 years. Hope we could see more of his likes in screen. I wonder what he does with all these free time.

[@Afrimusican]

He lives I guess

[@brendantaylor3570]

Carpentry, motorbikes, racecars, design/building, writing, shoemaking (at one time), running (at one time).

[@michaeldonovan4793]

raise three sons, become a carpenter, learn the art of italian bootmaking, grow his family's food (gardener), etc.etc.

[@donnarusk1298]

He is mainly a stage actor

[@fan1985ful]

He has three sons.

[@ruthmahan4807]

"Are you predominantly film students or not necessarily?" "That's good that you're not." Lol.

[@ManaBDew]

Amazing 🤩

[@AnonymousAnimus]

I love Gary Oldman very much, but the only films I have seen him in are The Dark Knight trilogy and Leon: The Professional. He was awesome in that movie. Can't make a decision based on that, though.

[@GrinnolaAlum]

Perhaps most people who see Lincoln as a hero are wise enough to understand that human beings can be both heroic and flawed. Lincoln's first goal was to preserve the Union. It became clear to Lincoln during the war that ending slavery was not just a moral issue but a necessary goal to ensure Union victory. He did not enslave a nation he united one by ending an economic system based on violence, rape and tyranny.

[@mengelmoesNL]

Ending slavery was just a BS propaganda tool like spreading democracy in the middle east while doing it for oil. Slavery would have ended in a natural way, like it did in the rest of the world, but it was used (later on when the war was already raging) for the justification of killing 2% of the population for defending the tax infrastructure of the Federal government. Wise people understand that politicians are assholes who lie and kill for power.

[@GrinnolaAlum]

Ending slavery was a brilliant move. It had multiple motivations. Some were moral implications as articulated by the abolitionist movement, it had foreign policy implications because by making the war about the moral issue of slavery it prevented Britian from aiding the confederacy economically and recognizing them diplomatically. It also struck terror in the hearts of southern slavers who suddenly found themselves with a free population of human beings who they had abused and oppressed for generations. Like all brilliant political moves it was part BS but more importantly it was part moral decision, part foreign policy move to cut off an alliance between Great Britain and the Confederacy and most brilliant of all WMD against the Confederacy which guranteed a new infusion of soliders and individuals who could provide inside information and intelligence to the Union Army. You are thinking to small to see Lincolns decision so one dimensionally. He was playing chess while the opposition was playing checkers; the man was a brilliant strategist.

[@mengelmoesNL]

GrinnolaAlum He killed 600.000 Americans and destroyed the basic concept that founded America. Since we agree slavery wasn't the motivation we can conclude that the war wasn't started for moral reasons (like every goddamn war). I'm sorry but I refuse to call mass murderers "hero's", be it on the left/ right or the center. Does this mean i endorse slavery? No.

[@GrinnolaAlum]

mengelmoesNL The level of hypocrisy among Confederate revisionists never ceases to amaze. It was both immoral and irresponsible for the south to begin a war against an opponent that had more resources and an economy that put them at an advantage. Lincoln did not force them to start the war they made that stupid decision and are responsible for the consequences including the lives lost.

[@mengelmoesNL]

GrinnolaAlum He knew the south would fire if he supplied the fort. A great strategy I'll give him that. ""You and I both anticipated that the cause of the country would be advanced by making the attempt to provision Fort Sumter, even if it should fail; and it is no small consolation now to feel that our anticipation is justified by the result." Very truly your friend, A. LINCOLN.

[@TheChickenLine]

I've just discovered Andrew Wyeth because of this interview! Brilliant!

[@Nanaknows60]

O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln was an excellent book. It will be interesting to compare these two expressions of Lincoln.

[@MrBLawson85]

I've actually never heard of those films until looking into DDL here on KZbin. I was basing my judgement on Last of the Mohicans and Gangs of New York. I gotta check those films out!

[@JolitaBrilliant]

inspiring

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

Same here!

[@anitamrohs9700]

DANIEL DAY IS THE BEST ACTOR OF AMERICAN EMPIRE 😘😘😘

[@gonzogil123]

Note to self (Debord-Lacan): To clock how much time they spend answering "How did you call him, what phone you used, what you felt once the script landed upon your nerve ending of your fingers. How long did it take you to get to the stage every day. Once on set how many people did you talked to, and when did you refrained from talking to them about the script. The words. Ok, what did the script said, and did you have to change some of the phrases. Did anyone screamed fired on the set? How is the ride back to the house you lived in"?

[@gonzogil123]

12:20min Note to self (Debord-Lacan): Two sigs, threats, "cold" and "Tyson".

[@crisguia]

I wish someone had asked if they had watched John Ford's 'Young Mr. Lincoln' starring Henry Fonda and if it influenced them in any way in making their movie. Since that was a 1939 movie made by one of the greatest directors ever with a great actor playing Lincoln, it's very likely that it was made with a lot of input from people who knew Lincoln personally. I always felt that movie was the definitive Lincoln movie of its era and was possibly also the most accurate.

[@samuelramsbottom]

Steven Spielberg is a master workman. Art is a difficult job and most great directors have good films and bad films. But I am looking forward to watching Lincoln one day. I love Hook and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, too. Just wait, others will follow in Spielberg's direction.

[@dealerovski82]

12:05 so Jaws is Spielbergs most proud work by his own words.

[@Coffeeandcheese1]

Imagine you are to interview Spielberg and DDL about the movie they made called ‘Lincoln’.

[@jwelch5742]

Tony Kushner is the same person who wrote the script of Angels in America for which it was based on his play.

[@Salguine]

Maybe because you're expecting their every utterance to be something miraculous, and they turn out to be just people?

[@jeremymullins1294]

Great movie. I think Spielberg fudged the ending though. Should have ended with Lincoln walking down the hallway.

[@mononoke721]

Agreed, with a slight amendation (appropriately enough) - Walking down the hallway with that last speech playing in the background, because Lincoln's words are as memorable as his iconic figure. The film didn't need the whole 'drama' of his death, which really wasn't made all that relevant to the story itself. It could have been included in a text-only denouement instead, like in a lot of historical films.

[@VS-et4pn]

His death was the end of the story. It needed to be shown

[@timkruse9912]

along with Gary Oldman, Daniel Day Lewis are by far the best actors ever!!!!

[@neetiag9]

Steaven your movie is awsome

[@gregg8891]

Every time i see Steven Spielbeg i think of the pictures i have from my uncle Joe Stoerrle's B25 bomber crew from ww2 were Arnold Spielberg was the navigator on uncle Joe's B25. it's funny how much Steven looks like his dad you would think it was Steven Spielberg standing in the pictures.Just thought i would share this. Thanks Gregg S PROUD NAVY DAD

[@christianholferty907]

I'm only 13 years old so if I forget to mention one or two actors it's just because I either truly forgot about them or I haven't seen enough of them. I personally think Tom Hanks is one of the best actors out there. But Daniel Day is also great he can go from playing heroic (TLOTM) to villainous (GONY). The other thing I wanted to talk about was Brits playing Americans and vise versa. I personally don't mind, I mean if they're a terrific actor and do a terrific job then what's the big deal?

[@erkinbotokanov5740]

Christian Holferty nobody cares what you are talking about and no need to mention your age(it does not make any sense)

[@davekummer6587]

two classy gentlemen

[@gonzogil123]

Note to self (Debord-Lacan): Yes, same structure as questions during academic lectures.

[@ManaBDew]

About Lincoln he was tall he possibly sounds like . A former famous Singer songwriter: 7 foot tall. A very Sound deep yet soft spoken tone when he talked. Mr. Peter Steel was laid to rest in New York declared a righteous man. True events.

[@lecitadin69]

I don,t know... I think he's very down to hearth, a little shy, maybe, but calm.

[@Sean.Vosler]

11:30 killer advice on fear

[@yunjaemin04]

Then I'm sorry about your experience sir. As a political junkie I enjoyed the behind the scenes in the life of a rather influential president in our history. It was very interesting to see how hard it was to get 20 votes. Reminds me of today's politics.

[@gonzogil123]

17:55min Note to self (Debord-Lacan): Does ET die in the end? He made ET, and Natural Gas vs Oil.

[@EphemeralProductions]

What theater was this at? AMC it sounds like, but where? Los Angeles somewhere I assume?

[@udhab9828]

lov u Daniel Day-Lewis

[@richierich2k7]

Oh, No problem Buddy.I thought the reply of your's was for my comment.Anyways,Nice to to talk to you,GoodDay.

[@6anatolyy4]

I still think Big Trouble in Little China should have gotten an Oscar..

[@Joydeep2000]

hahaha. This movie isnt for everyone but I cant wait to see it.

[@salesgab1]

I beg to differ. While I agree that the level dropped (which is natural) I wouldn't call them "plain awful". In the last 15 years he has made Saving Private Ryan (great) Munich (good) Minority Report (I particularly liked) Catch Me If You Can (good) and a few other good films.

[@QuantumArchi]

because in a movie generally they are getting shot at or/and have awesome music in the background whilst they are talking or they are in a car chase usually 2 things happening at once whilst talking

[@marcob4630]

Verissimo !

[@davidbolajuzon4229]

After blue-ray, yellow-sweat-dream we have the idea in commun dear steven, you are my idol, since my more pure age - David - Pi

[@yunjaemin04]

My interpretation of the movie is that the movie tried to depict the political chess behind the scenes of some of the most important events at the end of the Civil War. I suppose if someone goes in without really understanding the true history behind the movie and the amount of work that was put into this for 7 long years, I suppose they would have the same reaction as you. :)