Damien Chazelle, director of Babilônia, wants more films that infuriate people and divide opinions

Damien Chazelle, director of Babilônia, wants more films that infuriate people and divide opinions

Damien Chazelle, director of Babilônia, wants more films that infuriate people and divide opinions

The director’s new film received only 55% on Rotten Tomatoes

With films like Whip and La La Landdirector Damien Chazelle conquered both public and specialized criticism. Now his new production, Babylon, was met with mixed reviews. With one low checkout Only 55% rating on Rotten TomatoesChazelle views the film’s reception as something positive. In an interview for insiderthe director noted that the industry needs not only masterpieces, but also productions that share opinions.

When asked what the public thinks of his new film, the director replied that he does not pay much attention to it. For him when “The director finishes the film, so do the audience and the media”.

Therefore, Chazelle showed that he sees no point in having directors and creators follow criticism and respond to it, on the contrary, in his opinion, “Every opinion about your film is legitimate”including cons.

Babylon poster features Margot Robbie

But what stands out in Babylon it’s like no opinion seems to be final. With an excellent cast and three hours, three o’clock, the feature has divided the public in the United States and promises to do the same in Brazil. As far as this division of the public is concerned, Damien makes it clear that Hollywood needs more discussion like this.

“But it’s nice to have something that encourages conversation and debate, as well as a lot of bold opinions from both sides. We knew the movie would shake everyone up and piss off some people, and I think that’s a good thing. More films should do this.”he explained.

FROM Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Tobey Maguire, Phoebe Tonkin and more Babylon follows the rise and fall of Hollywood in the 1990s 20.

Babylon available only in cinemas.

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