The Business: Zal Batmanglij & Brit Marling on Collaboration and THE OA

[@debbiee.6333]

They are both spiritually intelligent. They are deep actualized people which definitely comes through in their art. I find it refreshing to watch what seems to me like genuinely honest artist with integrity. I hope this is the new trend and future of film instead of more of hollyweird fake ass superficial garbage.

[@hethet8709]

So when people are really listening to each other and there are no ego's involved, this will be the result! A genuine conversation with a relaxed vibe and real emotions. They all speak from their heart and not from their head. The questions asked and the answers given just come with a natural flow and ease. A perfect example of what happens when people are being present in the now! I've just finished the OA and it's full of beautiful life lessons if you're ready to see them!

[@KimikoMaui]

I am painting, doing a project, this is sooooo perfect to hear while doing this. I could listen to these kind of people forever. Im so inspired by them following years of research with actual results. I live on maui and one day watched tourists watching the sunset. And really, a sunset is a sunset, but i observed those from all over the world closely standing at the edge of the water, stop and awe at the transition of day to night and the gift of a clear sky. I saw the unity of human soul in that moment; the underlying connection of human nature. This series makes me feel that moment

[@3letterox]

I listened to this while painting a new piece too

[@threeoms]

I have been wondering & waiting for a while if anyone like Brit & Zal would come through. Thank you for allowing yourself to listen both to your self & the collective unconscious. The OA is powerfully bold, beautiful, breath taking work !!!

[@alphadoom4970]

Her answer to the creative process around 10:52 ish, is just so profound. Love her!

[@liambridgeman9572]

Such amazing and beautiful people, i feel the OA is probably the best show i have ever seen, im 40 and have seen a lot of stuff in my lifetime so far but the OA tops them all, i can not find anything to watch now because nothing is as good or satisfying to watch, the show being cancelled has really bothered me and put me in a state of depression, it is a major mistake by Netflix, why the hell do they do that but give lots of seasons to other crap shows that i personally would never watch ever, we need season 3 of the OA or even more if possible, please Netflix let Zal and Brit make more, they have something special and its exactly what movies and series have been missing for years now and thats heart, soul and magic, snap the hell out of it Netflix and get the OA back on.

[@einc70]

wow i can hear them both for hours on this. very intriguing show as well as its creators. Their thoughts really flesh out on screen. thank you both.

[@xTaymay]

48:55 Zal: I'm not a good enough director yet to be able to have captured it fully-- Brit: (laughs) That's ridiculous. Love them. Fiercely intelligent, wildly imaginative, and humble. Such a great creative team.

[@kendrapayne7598]

Those two are genuinely brilliant. The OA is my favorite show or movie EVER. Mind bending? Yes. Inspired and inspiring yes. Just the kind of thing that makes you love the mind blowing nature of reality. The question of "what of life?" is the most awe spiring concept and it should never stop being asked or spoken about. I'm in love with this story and these people! I pray and hope for many more seasons!!! Thank you

[@sprawkaart6443]

this conversation is pure gold

[@burdistan]

Watching this after having seen season 2 it's incredible how much the interviewer actually predicts. I am mindblown. And also utterly heartbroken if we really don't get to see this brilliant, once in a lifetime story conclude.

[@slumberland969]

I think the cancellation is actually a planned part of the continuation (I hope 🤞🏼)

[@andreaandrea6716]

Wonderful interviewer. I am so enjoying this interview. Zal's shoe laces are driving me nuts. Such wonderful people. Wow. And stellar advice.

[@marycatherinelamar2635]

I don't have Netflix and have never seen The OA, but I've watched several interviews with these two and they are just fantastic. Such intelligent, interesting, awake and collaborative people. I'm so impressed. Like others who've commented on here, I could listen to them all day.

[@flyfaraway111]

Take my password but pls watch

[@user-yf6hb8oj7w]

I really hope you liked it

[@viktoriaa6550]

What an absolute amazing beautiful and honest pair of artists. Brit’s and Zal’s advice and way of thinking hit me right in the heart, you’ve given me so much hope for trusting in myself and my attempts at art. Thank you for this wonderful interview!

[@seramerika]

A new revoluțion in American cinematography.Fresh, inteligent , emoțional, promising! There is hope!

[@JeffSans]

Amazing! I just love Brit. This interview makes me want to start writing.

[@idontknowwhatmyusernamesho5540]

JUST DO IT

[@muyu69]

I really enjoyed the interview. The interviewer did a great job of asking questions to touch the depth of their creative process, and Zal and Brit answered them in a wonderful way. I'm very disappointed to know that the third season was cancelled, but these two creators still have great careers ahead, and I'm very much looking forward to watching their next work.

[@camillejamesharmanactress]

Wow, great interview. I loved both seasons. Thank you for your journey that brought us your films and television. Loved "Another Earth" as well. From an actress who had "alien abduction" experiences and married an astrologer, then became Catholic. Thanks SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

[@imariusgreab]

I watched OA in two days and this interview only makes me wanna watch it again.

[@bepelias]

Best serie I've ever seen, waiting for season 3!!!

[@johnbucher8630]

Very good interview that brings the audience inside the story. I hope they continue to create more intriguing tales.

[@michaelchen3565]

Did a great job.

[@simbetube]

The interviewer's facial expression on seeing two of them = same as mine. It was absolutely great interview,so good questions and answers! I wish it has subtitles so many young creators in all of the world can watch easily.

[@nellvalenciaespiritu3570]

I just found OA 3 days ago,, and i thought that she was a very versatile artist

[@kdelurgio]

blown away in a good way what Brit says around 52min! soulful

[@liyanam]

pk kat its incredible that her creative and writing process almost sounds like spiritual channeling? I’m so curious to know more about her own spiritual beliefs. Have you seen any interviews with her about that?

[@faery221]

Your work is "A Breath Of Fresh Air"....LOVE LOVE YOUR STORY! Blessings and Great "INSPIRATIONS TO YOU BOTH".....

[@sahilmalhan6644]

Sahi main... rongte khade ho gaye the jab OA ne movements shuru ki Scott ko zinda karne ke liye ( Without a doubt I had goosebumps all over when OA started her movements to bring Scott back from the dead). Epic filmmaking!

[@lillyparker-berg6158]

I new I needed this. Although, I just didnt know how much I really did until I saw it. Thank you so much!

[@nancys.morales5188]

Amazing minds! I love the OA so much.

[@rosemarybrocco]

So incredibly beautiful. Thank you all!

[@joniadama6885]

Best show I have ever seen... Thank you !

[@dsgorham]

These 2 are geniuses.

[@timsansone4454]

Season 3 is recorded, eh...? :D #SaveTheOA All seriousness, I am never anything less than amazed and inspired with Brit + Zal - every moment I get to see them on screen is truly valued.

[@rickywhitehands]

awsome team !!....OA is under rated....when is part 3 ??

[@paulamarie43]

So wonderful !! Thank you . I cannot begin to express my feelings about this show. I will say I am an empath, Medical intuitive and an end of life doula. Everything about the first season was exceptional on every level and every domain of the experience of life and the transition to death as we know from NDE( insert deep cleansing breath and a heart FULL of gratitude ).

[@jenschnell]

Great interview! Brit is such an amazing artist and person

[@dimplegeorge8801]

Brit is like a creature from another world. Heavenly❤

[@jaimewarner]

This was actually so great!!! A captivating interview 💫👌🏼

[@ellayougo5111]

Thank You for bringing up this interview for us.

[@AlexSwan]

The whole series had so many Jungian concepts and terminology in it, hard to believe they didn’t do a fair bit of research on psychoanalysis and especially Carl Jung. The entire story could have been explained with Jungian psychology.

[@jenjen462]

That's what is so amazing about The OA... Almost anything of depth and substance could be applied to it, and it all works! Philosophy, quantum physics, art, music, spirituality...

[@knocs12]

It's what actually introduced me to the series ( center of applied jungian studies) , and it was mindblowingly excellent. From the dream interpretation, myths, collective unconsious, analyzing each character's personalities, and of course the shadow. Perfect way to represent Jungian theories in the film

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

My brain just went gapping in interest with these two very intelligent and mindfullness human beings. 🙏🏻🥰

[@Coribri90]

#savetheoa #TheOAisReal 🐙🍷😭🙏🔑

[@maryhowe-watson3488]

i have been trying to write a script for ages, which is why i am watching these you tube videos about directores and writers... but it is so hard, i admit that i underestimated the level of skill and craft involved. (i thought i could wing it through intuition..lol)...but it was great just hearing how they put the hard work in for a good few years, just researching, reading and teaching themselves the skills. it defintiely helps to keep me motivated, cause i get stuck so often. and of course their integrity and truth to how they see the world and how they do want to do something that has meaning and value. i feel exactly the same way that the reason i want to write a movie is that there isnt one out there that represents me, and how i see the world. i have to create it myself. i guess if we all did that, in whatever way we can, just be the change we want to see in the world, and believe the impossible dreams can come true. i love how community is so important to her.

[@jachymnovotny5029]

I love you Brit. You are true angel

[@gtvdave7]

I hope for a Star Wars series made by Zal and Brit :)

[@violetalva7108]

27:43 what scene he is talking about .I couldn't understand

[@Coribri90]

I think they meant the drowning scenes, where HAP put them in that tank.

[@keshav_p]

beautiful interview

[@haarpanoid]

A pity it was cancelled after part 2... It was fresh and different

[@livelifefamilyzone]

I am just glad Brit believes that they can learn everything and Zal joined her in learning how to write. The OA is one of the best series and Netflix (again and again) made a mistake in cancelling this show. I hope it will find a way to continue.

[@xedralya]

"I think we also believe that storytelling has to leave the storyteller, and it has to enter the audience. And that happens in The OA, because they have to believe even in the absence of evidence, or even if evidence is against the idea of believing it. But I think, then, our goal - whether intentionally or unintentionally - is that the audience then also mimics that, and has to sort of believe it on their own instead of being handed proof of some kind. That the storytelling is complete in everybody else, not just from us, because it never was ours in the first place." This was the thesis behind Part II. Do you truly believe Part III is coming? Or can't you believe in it without being handed the proof?

[@adrys315]

Hello, guys. Is there any way they can complete telling the story of the OA outside Netflix?

[@davidadlygarcia593]

I love them so much

[@MsElke11]

Brit is so eloquent. She makes her education at Georgetown College seem effective!!

[@Versul1]

The deep end of the ocean LOL. I always thought that was somewhere in the middle.

[@katyhp8393]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@jsigur157]

season 2 blows your mind

[@apoorva_alla]

Beautiful questions

[@thura3]

i am watching the 2nd season for the 4th time

[@carodelo]

I would love to see a super hero movie by these two.

[@manyulaindu8191]

Sería bueno e interesante que se pueda ver traducido al español. Ojalá alguien lo haga .

[@Tayloraurrekoetxea]

Parece que han añadido la opción para verlo en español!

[@lilbigman777]

5:07 11:10 16:51 33:55-34:49

[@girlofGod1shirleyDinneyland]

I love this. They are so real and down to earth. Zal's shoe is untied and the teacher in me is having an OCD meltdown!

[@Tayloraurrekoetxea]

Please don’t trivialise ocd. It’s a very real problem beyond perfectionism

[@sizzling_rozes]

Why does it take a lot of legal work to get the credits 57 minutes in?

[@michaelchen3565]

union and guild rules

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@michaelchen3565 Thanks!

[@JackC11111]

Make sure you sign the petition to save The OA!! chng.it/LcPBqbrwbb

[@natural91LC]

I need a Zal in my life :(

[@CalypturaExpeditions]

SAVE THE OA!!!

[@raymountains119]

#SaveTheOa

[@dmcdouga07]

47:19-49:35 😭💕

[@ashleysatterfield7921]

I would like to help right part three

[@wadz3408]

incredible. love her shoes. lol

[@corlionmao]

Netflix must continue the 5 seasons fot The OA, i have seen really bad series with more than 2 seasons!

[@fradancer]

😍😍

[@ВладимирВолков-т3щ]

Брит никуда не дется от этого. ОА.

[@adrianapin]

WOW

[@walterpaszkiewicz738]

Britt is da $hit

[@cookedonchronic720]

#SaveTheOA