Gaspar Noé, the provocative Argentine filmmaker known for his challenging works like Irréversible and Vortex, has expressed a surprising desire: to make a film either for or about children. Known for exploring heavy themes such as violence, sexuality, and the darker aspects of human nature, Noé’s potential shift to family-friendly storytelling marks an unexpected yet intriguing turn in his career.
In a recent interview with Variety, Noé shared his evolving interests in cinema. At 60 years old, the director is looking to explore genres and themes he hasn’t tackled before, saying,
“The main film genres that really would interest me for a future project are documentary, war film, and horror. Probably I should even try to mix those three genres. I also would like to do a movie with young children, or a movie for children.”
Reflecting on New Beginnings
Noé explained that his new ideas stem from his changing perspective on life and cinema. While he remains proud of his past projects, he admitted that some ideas no longer excite him as they once did. “It’s better to start a film production while the subject excites you. Some movie ideas can stop interesting you as the world and your own life evolve, and new ideas suddenly feel stronger,” he said.
This new direction reflects Noé’s own childhood love of cinema. Recalling his early exposure to films, he mentioned being captivated by Jason and the Argonauts at the age of four and 2001: A Space Odyssey when he was six. “I didn’t even know what a baby was,” Noé joked, recalling his awe at Stanley Kubrick’s iconic “Star Child” ending.
Treating Kids as Small Adults
At a masterclass during the Cairo Film Festival, Noé elaborated on his fascination with children’s perspectives. He emphasized the importance of treating young audiences with maturity.
“Kids are like small adults. When we are kids, we are in danger. You are exposed to everything. The relationship you have with kids is direct and playful”
Noé’s interest in children extends to casting them as actors in his potential family-friendly film. He believes children’s unique ability to connect with fragility and danger can bring depth and authenticity to a story.
A Filmmaker’s Purpose
Noé has often spoken about his motivations in filmmaking. For him, cinema is not just a medium for profit but a platform to convey truth and connect with audiences on an emotional level. Reflecting on his recent work, Vortex, Noé remarked,
“You shouldn’t only do movies to make money. Some people do it to buy swimming pools or drugs. But you can also think of cinema as a tool to communicate in life and share whatever is good and bad about it.”
What are your thoughts on the idea of Gaspar Noé creating a children’s film? Would you watch it? Let us know!
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Last modified: November 18, 2024
