``The Lighthouse'' directed by Robert Eggers I was immersed in horror movies as an elementary school student. The “origin” of the genius that A24 fell in love with [Director’s Interview Vol.125]

Finally, isn't the word ``finally'' appropriate? The Academy Award nominee ``The Lighthouse'' (2019), directed by Robert Eggers, one of A24's most treasured children, will finally be released in Japan on July 9th.

This film won the International Federation of Film Critics Award (FIPRESCI Award) at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival in 2019. In the past, `` Son of Saul '' (15) and ` `Girl '' (18) were selected for the award. At the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, it was nominated for Best Cinematography along with `` 1917, '' ``The Irishman ,'' `` Joker ,'' and ``Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, '' and it was nominated for the best cinematography award. Shaved.

This film, which follows a classic style with an entirely black-and-white aspect ratio of 1.19:1, is set in New England at the end of the 19th century. Two lighthouse keepers, Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraem Winslow (Robert Pattinson), come to a remote island in the ocean to manage a lighthouse. The overbearing Wake and the taciturn Winslow clash from the first day, creating a tense atmosphere. He tries to make it through the four weeks of work, but is stranded on the island due to a storm, and his mind gradually breaks down...

As you can see from the praise he received from his ally director Ari Aster, this film is filled with a sense of "dangerousness" that is not easy to follow. The sight of the men breaking down will horrify the viewer, and the melting of reality and delusion will make you forget yourself. ``The Lighthouse'', which crossed the ocean and arrived in Japan after about two years, was a masterpiece worthy of the wait.

This time, we have an exclusive interview with director Eggers. We will explore the roots of how this genius was born.

Index

• When he was in elementary school, he encountered the vampire Nosferatu and was awakened.
• My style is to reinterpret the world
• A24's greatest strength lies in marketing.

When he was in elementary school, he encountered the vampire Nosferatu and was awakened.

Q: Director Robert Eggers talked about Nosferatu (1922) when he spoke with director Ari Aster on the A24 podcast ( https://a24films.com/notes/2019/07 /the-aster-eggers-watch-list ). She saw an image of actor Max Schreck in her elementary school library and was drawn to it. I think that's why a remake of this work is coming up, so what was it about it that attracted you at the time?

Eggers: In the library of the elementary school I went to, there was a book that had a collection of various monsters. When I saw Max Schreck in that movie, I thought he was just the coolest character I've ever seen. However, at that time I lived in a very rural area and Amazon didn't exist yet. So I went to the store and ordered the Vampire Nosferatu video.

Lucky, `` Charlie '' (1993), starring Robert Downey Jr. as Chaplin, was being released at the time, and interest in silent films was increasing. I also watched “Vampire Nosferatu” over and over again.

After that, when I entered high school, I directed ``Nosferatu'' into a stage play. In an attempt to recreate a monochrome silent film on stage, I painted my body black and white... It was a performance at a small local theater, but the experience changed my life. At that time, I felt strongly that I wanted to do this (manufacturing) for the rest of my life.

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Q: The story of your roots is very interesting. I love director Eggers' `` The Witch '' (2015) and the latest ``The Lighthouse,'' both of which have an elegant sense of horror. Is it largely influenced by classic horror stories like Nosferatu?

Eggers: Yes. As for ``Vampire Nosferatu,'' it has become a part of me. If you take a closer look at the structure of my films, you'll find many similarities. It might be a waste of time though (lol).

As for The Witch, I'm influenced by directors like Ingmar Bergman and Michael Haneke. They're not making horror movies, but they're scary. Because it depicts the dark side of humans. That's why it's more chilling than your average horror movie. ``The Lighthouse'' also depicts the dark side of humans while also incorporating horror movie elements.

However, there is no clear horror effect. Also, horror movies often have a clear storyline that helps the audience. However, in ``The Lighthouse,'' the story progresses without any clarity. There is such a difference.

My style is to reinterpret the world