Movie Mindset Bonus: Interview With Director Radu Jude

i am very grateful for his movies because now i know that in addition to sharing the same word for "yes", Russian and Romanian also have the same word for "cunt".

I wouldn't say I'm trying to make people uncomfortable no. I want to uhhh how do you say uhhh plunge people into horror which is the purpose of every piece of art.

I really enjoy this episode! What Radu said about trying to look at normal life around you with a cinematic perspective resonated with me because I used to feel something similar when I was younger, and it still happens from time to time. A combination of depersonalization and hyper-awareness mix in a way that make it feel like life in that moment is a movie, you imagine what angle the audience would view your position or conversation from, posture and lighting having meaning, what emotions are you expressing with your face face? What is going on out of focus around you... it's a surreal experience that makes normal life more colorful.

I hate to be that guy, but the word “Gypsy,” which is used at one point, is dated and considered an ethnic slur. The correct term is “Roma” or “Romani” (I can see how the latter’d be confusing when talking about/to Romanians, so the former works here). The slur was coined when white Europeans mistook the Roma for Egyptians (it’s also where the phrase “gypped” comes from, based on a stereotype of Roma being tricksters and thieves). Some Roma still use the other term because it’s more common and what they’re used to (like how some Native Americans go by “Indians”), but it’s generally better to get in the habit of using the proper, non-derogatory label. Sorry if this seems like “wokescolding” or whatever – I know there was no ill will and no one here would intentionally or unironically push anything xenophobic or racist. I certainly don’t intend to scold. As I said, it is the more common term, but it never hurts to try to change that where possible. That aside, solid episode and interview. I’ll have to check out more of this guy’s works.

Does anyone know the name of the film critic he mentions a couple times? He mentions that he review of the film “nails it.”

This movie was a blast, thanks for the great recommendation guys!

this guy rocks

Very pleasant and humble man for all he's done!

I want to say thank you for this series again. As a human being I believe in the value and power of art, as an american sometimes art seems so frivolous and flaccid I don't want anything to do with it. Listening to smart and good people as their brains fire off and bounce ideas off of each other helps wash some of this tired cynicism off of me, and I'm really grateful. It's cool hearing people I like talk about stuff that they like, but it also runs a little deeper. praying hands emoji thumbs up emoji blowing kisses emoji

Will: asks about philosophical underpinnings of the movie Hesse: how did you shoot the farting scene? great interview in all seriousness

A funny thing about this interview that I think astute listeners may be able to pick up on is that I was so nervous about talking to one of the greatest filmmakers of all time that I was physically shaking lol

Anybody scene Barbarian Sound Studio?

I go total Garfield when I hear about Romania.

Romanian contingency activated. Boy I hope there’s not too much discussion about the nasty corrupt underbelly of my home county’s society!

Excellent. I highly recommend “Aferim!” too

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Just make a separate podcast for this. It's already supposed to be bonus content.

Real Zizek vibes on this one

Always cool to hear a filmmakers perspective on their own work compared to an audience interpretation.

This interview have spoilers? Should I see the movie first?

No Bucharest for the wicked!

I liked this movie a lot, great interview. This interview makes me want to see it again now that I have a better sense of Jude.

Radu Jude signed a ceasefire letter in December. He's a real one. I should also point out that I'm gay.

Romanian representation let's fucking go

I thought it said Rude Jude