Santosh Sivan Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | FC at Cannes'24

Santosh Sivan speaks with Anupama Chopra about receiving the prestigious Pierre Angénieux tribute at the Cannes Film Festival. During the conversation, Sivan reflects on his journey, recalling his first film, which he completed in just six days. He shares his unique approach to cinematography, likening his process to creating music, where light and shadow play like a melody. Sivan also discusses his positive view on the widespread use of camera phones, believing they enhance the audience's understanding of visual language. Additionally, he recounts his decision to forge his own path after graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, choosing not to follow the conventional route.
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00:00 - At Cannes'24 with Santosh Sivan
00:40 - First Asian to be given the Pierre Angénieux tribute
01:30 - Shooting his first film in SIX days
03:58 - Does a Cinematographer need to have a style?
06:02 - Creating images over the years, and what changes
09:34 - What did Mr. Sivan learn from M.F. Hussain
13:32 - Deciding not to assist, and starting his career independently
18:26 - How does Mr. Sivan now choose his films?
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[@dinilkumar9582]

Before Santosh Sivan I didn't even know the Films have someone called Cinematographer!

[@user-lz7fq9xk8x]

Because you don't know much about film making that's why

[@thikridiyebila]

Such a fun guy, still so young at heart. Congratulations master ❤

[@albinthomas4514]

Malli (1998) Directed by Santhosh Sivan. Adorable work❤

[@vishq680]

What a legend🔥🔥

[@abrahamrajashekar8548]

Malayali da 💪💪

[@lalithasundaram5310]

In Cannes, he is an Indian. That’s what we should be proud of

[@kneeshiddho]

1 of the Greatest cinematographers India ever produced.... Well deserved... Cannes should feel proud for bestowing him the honor.. PS: He made a gem of a film titled "The Terrorist"...

[@chandermotwani3493]

An absolute legend when comes to cinematography. His camera work is insane. Nice to see Santosh Sivan being hounerd along with Roger Deakins. And that too first for a Indian cinematographer that's 👌🏼 awesome 🤘🏻🎞🎬🎥💯

[@Pleindevie3]

Mallu Cinematography Royalty.

[@anju04aa]

What an achievement 🎉 the video has its own fabulous sound 🌊 ❤

[@newguyat77]

Santhosh sivan is person to whom long podcasts is required. He has some of interesting and amazing stories about film making and life.. But there should be an anchor to can bring his meandering mind to good conversation.

[@deepusantosh]

True

[@VAZZU]

*Santosh Sivan ISC, ASC please mention that in the title

[@user-su4vi]

asoka, ananthabhadram, urumi..❤

[@kapildev-oo1bo]

Ananthabhadram❤❤

[@gauthamrajgandhi7497]

legend..😍

[@fisasif]

and miles to go .......congratulations sS ....... Privelege to witness the baby steps of the budding genius on the sets of “Raakh “ 19:32

[@akhtabbashasheikh5893]

NICE INTERVIEW GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH INFORMATION THANKS LOVE

[@MaverickSan7]

The best ❤

[@thecinematicmedium6264]

Santosh Sivan Is Master Of Light and Creating Language of the image he is not just shoot images he paints the image and it's emotions very few Dop's are achieved this type of abilities......one of the greatest of all time....

[@Sujimon1]

He is simply superb at shooting action, thriller, fast action and stylish movies.

[@soulpixelate]

Super star cinematographer ❤

[@pathunairPRASANTHR]

Master 🙏🙏🙏

[@suresh201862]

❤

[@abyxavier4045]

Proud as an Indian..proud as a malayalee..

[@sumanthnagabushan1063]

Such a brilliant conversation! Loved his arunachal story and its role in his career. Congratulations

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Santosh Sivan is the greatest Indian cinematographer along with Rajeev Ravi

[@avinashkunju6214]

He always slap those who try to imitate others and who talk about gears😂 Great thing about him is "He still believes he's a learner"

[@Bibinmathewabraham]

👍😊🤗❤️

[@jayasuryasomanchi589]

One of the few classic visual artists practising the art n craft of cinematography...Now he joins the league of great artists like Subroto Mitra, Sven Nykvist, V.K.Murthy, Nestor Almendros and Darius Khondji and Roger Deakins ...🎉❤👍😍

[@jacobalexander4601]

Thiruvananthapurathinte Abhimanam

[@kiranvemuri4525]

Why does he remind me of Irfan Khan?

[@abrahamrajashekar8548]

He is loyolite like me

[@rakeshtatipamula1183]

Just one film…iruvar

[@naveen2055]

You should watch Anandhabhadram

[@rakeshtatipamula1183]

@@naveen2055 yeah, dubbed in telugu as shivapuram. Was okay

[@naveen2055]

@@rakeshtatipamula1183 especially camera movement in that movie was really good.

[@MJ43445]

Dilse Thalapathi Ashoka Iruvar Pride of Indian cinema🥰 Santhosh Sivan ❤❤🔥

[@cineenthusiast1234]

You should watch his Ananda bhadram and urumi ❤

[@MJ43445]

@@cineenthusiast1234 Bro i am an ardent fan of Santhosh sivan sir. Considering his other works, both urumi and ananthabhadram are not to be praised much. U watch chaiya chaiya song, and realise in such era where not much technlogical advancement was there, he could pull off such a difficult song