US EditionDenis Villeneuve has banned cell phones from his set completely
- Denis Villeneuve has banned cell phones on his film sets, stating, 'It’s forbidden.'
- He believes that when filming ends and someone says cut, they should not be distracted by checking Facebook.
- Villeneuve's rule aims to maintain focus and professionalism during production.
- The director emphasizes the importance of a distraction-free environment for his team.
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'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve 'Banned' Cell Phones from His Sets Since the Devices Are 'Like a Drug'
"Everybody has to focus and be entirely in the present," the filmmaker said of why he forbids smart devices during filmingEric Charbonneau/Getty Images Denis Villeneuve in February 2024A Dune set is no place for cell phones or social media, according to director Denis Villeneuve. In a new and wide-ranging interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, Dec. 26, the filmmaker, 57, explained why cast and crew on his projects are not encou…
The director Denis Villeneuve is one of the most valuable authors of Hollywood today. In front of Duna’s two installments, Villeneuve consolidated himself as a filmmaker capable of carrying out imposing film projects, without losing sight of the quality of his titles, and achieving remarkable numbers in the box office. And immersed in filming in which dozens of people work, the filmmaker confessed what one of his most important measures is. Duri…
Denis Villeneuve’s Reason for Banning Cell Phones Makes a Lot of Sense
Mr. Broder, my 10th-grade science teacher, once tried to send me to the Principal's office for using my cell phone in class. I talked myself out of it, but he was 100 percent correct and should have followed through with... Read more...
Denis Villeneuve says he bans mobile phones on his sets: "When you say cut, you don't want someone checking Facebook"
Denis Villeneuve has revealed that mobile phones are banned on his film sets. READ MORE: ‘Dune: Part Two’ review: sandworm-sized sequel should blow a hole in the box office The Dune director was profiled for the Los Angeles Times and voiced his anxieties over how “human beings are ruled by algorithms right now.” “We behave like AI circuits. The ways we see the world are narrow-minded binaries. We’re disconnecting from each other, and society i…
It is well known that film directors have certain “tricks” and manias to feed the activation of energy in a set of filming. For example, Christopher Nolan is against having chairs while he rolls or Tarantino can’t stand that no one on his team can screw himself. In fact, there was a legend that Pulp Fiction’s filmmaker had a giant dildo that would put in the arms of those who would sleep for later, take a picture of them next to that sex toy. No…
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