The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast Killers of the Flower Moon with Martin Scorsese and Ti West (Ep. 435)
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Oct 19, 2023 Director Martin Scorsese discusses his film Killers of the Flower Moon with Ti West. They talk about lifting dialogue from historical accounts, speaking with Osage tribal members for authenticity, and crafting the title sequence with a hundred-year-old camera. The film depicts the Reign of Terror and an FBI investigation. They also discuss the challenges faced during post-production, the influence of music films, the decision to write the script, and the exploration of love, trust, and betrayal as core themes.
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Meeting the Osage
- Scorsese visited Oklahoma and met with the Osage Nation before filming.
- Their concern for accurate portrayal stemmed from a historical distrust, influencing Scorsese's approach.
The Heart of the Story
- Margie Burkhart, a relative of Ernest, highlighted that Molly and Ernest were truly in love.
- This revelation shifted Scorsese's focus to exploring love, trust, and betrayal within the context of the murders.
Shifting the Narrative
- Leonardo DiCaprio suggested playing Ernest instead of Tom White.
- This prompted a rewrite, focusing on the central relationship between Ernest and Molly.