the exorcist

Filmmaker Lucile Hadžihalilović asserts that ⁤building‍ a significant body of work-fueled by passion and dedication-is more vital than chasing a conventional career, as⁢ revealed ⁤in a recent Interview magazine conversation with Gaspar Noé. The discussion delves into Hadžihalilović’s artistic process and the thematic core of her ‌latest film, The Ice Tower.

Hadžihalilović’s perspective arrives‌ at a moment when the film industry is increasingly focused on franchise-driven⁣ blockbusters and⁣ rapid content creation.Her emphasis on artistic integrity⁤ and the slow cultivation of a unique vision offers a counterpoint to this trend, resonating with independent filmmakers and cinephiles alike. The conversation highlights⁣ the⁣ importance of ​pushing‌ boundaries and exploring challenging⁣ subject ⁣matter, a practice ​central to Hadžihalilović’s work and increasingly relevant in a cinematic landscape frequently enough criticized for its predictability.

Noé initiated the dialog by inquiring about Hadžihalilović’s preferred sequence from The Ice Tower, prompting her to‌ spotlight a pivotal scene: the young protagonist consuming⁤ a bird as‍ a exhibition of allegiance to ⁣the Queen.Hadžihalilović described ⁢the moment as ⁣a crucial turning point, marking the girl’s​ transgression of a significant taboo, powerfully portrayed by actress Clara Pacini.

“[The young heroine devouring the bird] is a turning point ⁢in the ‍film where the young girl crosses a⁣ boundary, ⁣breaks a taboo,” Hadžihalilović explained to Noé. “Clara Pacini played⁣ this scene in a⁢ stunning way.”

Hadžihalilović further articulated her overarching philosophy, stating,‌ “Try to build a body of work, not a career, and‍ pour ​into it‍ all the passion ​and determination you’re capable of.”