
Killers Of The Flower Moon
01/18/24 • 34 min
Starting with a chance call in the summer of 2020 when production had stalled, producer Daniel Lupi discusses with host Alex Zane how he brought Killers Of The Flower Moon to the big screen.
From Covid lockdowns and on-set tornados, to an unexpected knee injury for De Niro, Lupi reveals how they took pains to film in location-appropriate Oklahoma, working closely with the Osage community, which was integral in giving the film its authenticity. As well as sharing insider details about the film's editing phase, including the organic collaboration between Martin Scorsese and the cast, including leads Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone.
'Killers of the Flower Moon' is nominated for Best Film at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024. To discover who wins the trophy, tune in on 18th February on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK as well as around the world, including on BritBox in North America - and discover more interviews with the nominees and longlisted movies when you follow Countdown To The BAFTAs.
To read the transcript from this episode visit the BAFTA website, where they will be available soon.
Produced by Matt Hill and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio
Sound Design by Peregrine Andrews
Hosted by Alex Zane
A BAFTA production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Starting with a chance call in the summer of 2020 when production had stalled, producer Daniel Lupi discusses with host Alex Zane how he brought Killers Of The Flower Moon to the big screen.
From Covid lockdowns and on-set tornados, to an unexpected knee injury for De Niro, Lupi reveals how they took pains to film in location-appropriate Oklahoma, working closely with the Osage community, which was integral in giving the film its authenticity. As well as sharing insider details about the film's editing phase, including the organic collaboration between Martin Scorsese and the cast, including leads Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone.
'Killers of the Flower Moon' is nominated for Best Film at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024. To discover who wins the trophy, tune in on 18th February on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK as well as around the world, including on BritBox in North America - and discover more interviews with the nominees and longlisted movies when you follow Countdown To The BAFTAs.
To read the transcript from this episode visit the BAFTA website, where they will be available soon.
Produced by Matt Hill and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio
Sound Design by Peregrine Andrews
Hosted by Alex Zane
A BAFTA production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To read the transcript from this episode visit the BAFTA website, where they will be available soon.
Produced by Matt Hill and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio
Sound Design by Peregrine Andrews
Hosted by Alex Zane
A BAFTA production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To read the transcript from this episode visit the BAFTA website, where they will be available soon.
Produced by Matt Hill and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio
Sound Design by Peregrine Andrews
Hosted by Alex Zane
A BAFTA production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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