Дені Вільньов, Хав'єр Бардем та Джош Бролін під час знімання «Дюни» / Warner Bros.
It’s well-known that the director of “Dune” isn’t a fan of phones during filming. Denis Villeneuve explained that it’s not because Arrakis has bad reception.
The director mentioned that phones are completely banned on his film sets, as they are a distraction. He also feels a strong urge to disconnect from screens altogether.
“Filmmaking is an act of presence. When an artist is creating, they need to be fully focused on the color they are applying to the canvas. The same goes for a dancer making their moves. A director needs to do this with the film crew because everyone must concentrate and be fully present, listen to others, maintain relationships. So, mobile phones are banned on my set from day one. It’s forbidden. When you say ‘cut’, you don’t want someone to go check their Facebook,” Villeneuve explains.
The director also shared his views on technology. He’s as vulnerable to addiction as anyone else and he recognizes it:
“I’m just like everyone else. There’s an addiction to being able to access any information, any song, any book. It’s compelling. It’s like a drug. I really want to disconnect. It would be a breath of fresh air.”
It seems Denis Villeneuve’s approach to creativity works. The first “Dune” film snagged six Oscars, and both parts have earned $1.12 billion so far. Earlier, Villeneuve shared that he plans to start shooting the third part of the franchise, based on Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel “Dune: Messiah,” by late 2025 or in 2026.
Sources: Los Angeles Times, Deadline