The A24 Podcast BONUS: Ari Aster & Robert Eggers Extended Conversation
Jul 25, 2019
Filmmakers Ari Aster and Robert Eggers discuss their admiration for each other and the influence of Ingmar Bergman on their work. They explore aspect ratios, lighting techniques, and the influence of Tarkovsky on cinema. They also discuss their collaboration on 'Midsommar' and 'The Lighthouse', highlighting the work of production and costume designers.
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Two Thumbs Up That Mattered
- Ari Aster remembers Robert Eggers giving him two thumbs up after an early Hereditary screening which buoyed him amid harsh studio feedback.
- Eggers says he was genuinely blown away by Hereditary and praised its screenplay breadcrumbs and craft.
The Bergman Closeup Prescription
- Ari Aster and Robert Eggers identify Bergman's closeups as uniquely precise and influential for modern filmmakers.
- They note a specific 'boxed' closeup look that frames the camera slightly below the nose to reveal emotion subtly.
Lighting For Emotional Nuance
- Eggers contrasts Bergman's early naturalistic lighting with later flat, color-driven lighting aimed at capturing subtle flesh tones.
- He sees that Neekvist and Bergman pursued simplicity to record every emotional nuance on actors' faces.