When do creatives stop serving themselves?
Robert Eggers isn’t known for his flashy, modern, mainstream blockbusters. Instead, he looks to the past to explore the darkest corners of the human experience, focusing often on the idea of obsession. Eggers’ meticulous research process and his unique blend of confidence with humility allow him to become an effective yet humble filmmaker in a time when everything feels too loud and cookie-cutter.
In an interview with Slash Film to promote the VOD release of his latest film, The Northman, Eggers talks about the role of artists in the modern entertainment industry, and how his own unique ego as a filmmaker often gets in the way of his creative process.
“This sounds super uber-precious, but I think it’s hard to do this kind of creative work in a modern secular society because it becomes all about your ego and yourself,” Eggers said. “And I am envious—this is the horrible part—I’m envious of medieval craftsmen who are doing the work for God. And that becomes a way to… you get to be creative to celebrate something else.”
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
