What Denis Villeneuve Reveals About the Dark Depths of Humanity

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Villeneuve has had one of the strongest 10 year period I've been alive to see from a filmmaker. Unbelievable how good his films are.

Enemy: no bagpipes Prisoners: no bagpipes Sicario: no bagpipes Arrival: no bagpipes Blade Runner 2049: no bagpipes Dune: bagpipes ...seems pretty obvious to me which one is Villeneuve's best film.

I think of you as an artistic therapist for filmmakers. You draw conculsions and philosophical concepts which the directors themselves most likely never completely formed in their own minds, but still ended up expressing in their work. You have a gift.

One director that doesn’t avoid slow steps in the deep darkest territory of the human mind. Everything takes time and must be appreciated, that’s what I appreciate the most in Denis Villeneuve’s work.

Denis Villeneuve also has a lot of respect for education and teachers/mentors - see Polytechnique, Enemy, Sicario, Dune and Arrival. Really beautiful essay and you've made me tear up.

Villeneuve just doesn't miss. Each of his movie is a masterpiece in their own right. He's probably my favorite filmaker ever

The fact that his movies go so deep into the topics of psychology and philosophy is what makes him so different. Psychology and philosophy are what I see as my biggest interests in life and his movies just pick up on my interests. This man is a mastermind and together with Kurt Cobain one of the most interesting personalities in pop culture. In the superficial and shallow world we live in, it is great to still see such deep personalities

For over 4 years now, I've consistently watched your videos and it still amazes me how like no other channel, your combination of videos and thought provoking analysis moves something deep in the soul of the viewer. You have a real talent and I truly hope you continue to follow this passion of yours. Cheers!

Man, the script for this video was SO DAMN STRONG, kudos! I was deeply moved towards the end, which is precisely the sort of overwhelming emotion I feel after watching a Villeneuve film. I walked into the theater to watch Sicario when it opened solely based on what writers I like said about it, but I'm really glad I stumbled upon someone who, years later, directed a Blade Runner film which blew me away (as a die-hard fan of the original and the novel) and then a larger-than-life version of Dune, one of the great sci-fi sagas ever published. Your videos are incredible. Keep up the good work and stay real. <3

"What's your favorite Denis Villeneuve film?" Arrival. don't even have to think about that answer. that is one of the most powerful films ever made. i cant even think about it or see these little clips in this video from it without it hitting me.

Denis Villeneuve is my favorite director. His movies are "different" than most Hollywood movies, and that is the beauty of his directing. He also tends to bring out the best of every actor he works with. Every time I hear about a new movie directed by Denis, I cannot wait to watch it because I know I will be satisfied.

A different director would be content with adapting Dune "just" as an epic journey and call it a day. Denis however, is just setting the stage for the future terrifying Paul. Part two? Can't wait for Messiah I say, the dread he is going to film in that one should be one for the ages.

Jesus. This is INCREDIBLE. Was sobbing by the end. Thank you, my friend. And thank you, Denis. To be human is such a magical and wild ride.

When I had heard this guy was doing Dune, I was stunned. For the longest time, it felt like everything happening in the world didn't make sense, but for once, things did, and I'm happy for that.

I think this resonates with your essay on nature. Chaos is just as natural, and we have to find a way to live in harmony with it. It is an awesome power you shouldn't fight without facing dire consequences. Doing the best with what you have by moving forward is the heroic ideal.

Blade Runner moves me so deeply. My favorite, for sure. Had a lot of fun in Dune as well too.

Amazing insight that I never considered about my newest favourite director. You've made me appreciate his work even more. I wonder what Villeneuve would think of your analysis. Bravo, friend.

One of my favorite YouTubers talking about one of my favorite directors. Gotta say, good start to my day!

Dune was a masterpiece in both cinematography and storytelling. Someone other than Villeneuve would have created a star wars/star trek copypaste movie, he set up the stage for an epic coming-of-age story, with high stakes and a protagonist with just the right amount of darkness in him, and who does NOT shy away from the darkness, but will be forced to embrace it at some point, sacrificing his essence on the altar of victory, and becoming what his mother and her sisterhood think he is destined to be. Can't wait for part 2.