Robert Eggers proves he is just like us by being extremely self-critical of his work.
With The Northman‘s debut just on the horizon and already receiving critical acclaim, we decided to look at Robert Eggers. He is a director who seems to be an unstoppable force in the world of filmmaking. His two other films, The Witch and The Lighthouse, also received praise from critics, fans, and filmmakers alike. But Eggers can’t stand to rewatch one of these films.
In an interview with The Guardian, Eggers revealed that he “can’t stand watching The Witch now.”
The Witch was Eggers’ feature debut, kicking off the folk-horror renaissance back at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015, and it introduced the world to Anya Taylor-Joy. A24 picked up the film, and The Witch quickly became the production company’s most successful film, grossing more than $40 million worldwide off a $4 million budget.
So why does Eggers refuse to return to his successful debut?
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
