Casey Affleck reflects on Oscar night trauma and Christopher Nolan's craft
Casey Affleck reflects on his terrifying Oscar win and his admiration for Christopher Nolan's filmmaking.
Casey Affleck spoke at the Zurich Film Festival about his Oscar win for 'Manchester by the Sea'. Oscar night terrified him, and he cannot remember his acceptance speech.
Affleck expected Denzel Washington to win instead. He felt lost on stage.
Leonardo DiCaprio's hug backstage helped him feel better. Affleck praised how Christopher Nolan directs.
He said Nolan is inclusive and brings out the best in everyone. He shared a story about calling Nolan to settle an argument with his son about one of Nolan's films.
He felt embarrassed when he realized the answer was obvious. Affleck's latest film is 'Company'.
It stars his mother, his partner and his sons. It premiered at Venice.
He said he is still making changes. He plans to finish it after getting feedback from the festival circuit.
- Three
- Affleck films directed
- Venice
- Recent film premiered at
- Mother, partner, sons
- Film cast includes
- Tenet, Oppenheimer, Interstellar
- Nolan films discussed
Why it mattersAffleck's thoughts reveal the hidden stress of major industry moments. They show his thoughtful approach to directing alongside established filmmakers.
AustraliaAustralian film audiences follow Affleck's work and Oscar-winning films; his insights into working with prestige directors and his new family-focused project offer perspective on contemporary filmmaking.
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