'It's such a f—king good movie': Rebecca Ferguson at the premiere of Denis Villeneuve's Dune, the Sci-fi masterpiece
The highly-anticipated film 'Dune', directed by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, has premiered at Toronto's Cinesphere IMAX Theatre. The epic science fiction film, which was specifically designed for IMAX viewing, features a star-studded cast, and is based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name. Rebecca Ferguson, one of the film's stars, expressed her excitement about the film's IMAX premiere, calling it "such a f—king good movie".
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM ISTThe highly-anticipated film 'Dune', directed by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, has premiered at Toronto's Cinesphere IMAX Theatre. The epic science fiction film, which was specifically designed for IMAX viewing, features a star-studded cast, and is based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name. Rebecca Ferguson, one of the film's stars, expressed her excitement about the film's IMAX premiere, calling it "such a f—king good movie".
As reported by Yahoo Entertainment in September 2021, the Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve brought his highly-anticipated movie, 'Dune', to Toronto for its premiere. The event took place at Toronto's Cinesphere IMAX Theatre, recognized as the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre, making a noteworthy milestone in the movie's journey.
"Finally the movie will be seen as intended," Villeneuve declared at the premiere. "We dreamed, we designed, we shot this movie for IMAX." His ambition for a large scope that nevertheless allowed for intimacy with the characters aligns perfectly with IMAX's immersive cinematic experience.
Co-star Rebecca Ferguson succinctly communicated her excitement about the IMAX premiere by saying, "It's such a f—king good movie." The film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Zendaya. The story revolves around Paul Atreides, played by Chalamet, who grapples with his family heritage and responsibility in the face of political and planetary turmoil.
For Villeneuve, his connection to 'Dune' is deep-rooted, having first read Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic at 14. "Having the burden of heavy family heritage...and the way he finally finds comfort and solace [in another] culture," Villeneuve explained, highlighting how Paul Atreides' feeling of isolation resonated with him.
The filmmaker also expressed his deep admiration for the film 'Lawrence of Arabia' and its influence on his work, stating "It's a masterclass into...classical filmmaking." He drew parallels between the trajectories of Lawrence and Paul, as both characters fall in love with a foreign culture but become instruments of colonialism themselves, painting a portrait of tragic irony.
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