1917’s Roger Deakins, Sam Mendes and Editor Lee Smith Go In-Depth in 40-Minute Q&A
1451917’s Roger Deakins, Sam Mendes and Editor Lee Smith Go In-Depth in 40-Minute Q&A
Last month, at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood, Collider hosted an early screening of 1917 followed by a Q&A with director Sam Mendes, cinematographer Roger Deakins, and editor Lee Smith. While I wanted to offer the Q&A to our readers right after the screening, due to spoilers being discussed, we decided to hold off on posting until people had the chance to see the film.
During the Q&A, Mendes, Deakins and Lee talked about filming the movie like it was a seamless take, what sort of camera rigs they used, what shots were the most difficult, which scene took the most takes and why, lighting when you’re filming seven or eight minute takes, how they decided on which take to use in the editing room, what Deakins felt was the most difficult shot in the film, and a lot more.
As most of you know, 1917 stars Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay as two young soldiers fighting in World War I who are tasked with getting important information about an impending and catastrophic attack on British forces in the right hands across enemy lines. However, in an effort to tell the story in a unique way, the filmmakers designed 1917 to take place without any cuts. So from the moment the film starts until the final frame, you’re in the heart of World War I and will have a completely different appreciation of what soldiers go through in war. Everything about this movie is exceptionally made, from the performances by all the actors to the way the film puts you on the front lines of war. 1917 is a stunning cinematic achievement and one of the greatest war films I’ve ever seen. I cannot recommend this film enough. 1917 also stars Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Mark Strong, and Richard Madden.
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