Dont expectDenis Villeneuveto take a call while makingDune Messiah, and not because the signal is weak on Arrakis.
Cinema is an act of presence.
When a painter paints, he has to be absolutely focused on the color hes putting on the canvas.
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Its the same with the dancer when he does a gesture, he explained to theLos Angeles Times.
So cellphones are banned on my set too, since Day 1.
When you say cut, you dont want someone going to his phone to look at his Facebook account.
Denis Villeneuve and production designer Patrice Vermette on the set of ‘Dune: Part Two’Niko Tavernise/ Warner Bros.Pictures/Legendary Pictures
Its like a drug.
Im very tempted to disconnect myself.
It would be fresh air.
The first film took home six Oscars, with both movies earning a combined $1.12 billion globally.
