Culture news “I didn't want to be told what to do” This was Ridley Scott's main problem with the sci-fi film Alien
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While he is a legendary filmmaker, filming his iconic feature film was a nightmare.
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Alien, a franchise that remains as cult as ever
In 1979, it was AlienThe Eighth Passenger was released in cinemas around the world. Needless to say, this science fiction feature film left its mark on the minds of spectators, but above all it forever impacted the film industry.. At the time, it was a new type of horror that was able to send shivers down the spines of even the bravest. Even today, this franchise is very successful. The years that followed saw numerous productions of this license see the light of day, to the delight of fans, although they were not of equal quality. A new film will be released in a few months, and is called Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez.
In short, Alien continues to entertain viewers on a regular basis, which is a real feat for a 45-year-old franchise. However, it is interesting to delve into the beginnings of this famous saga. Few know it, but Ridley Scott did not at all appreciate the filming of the first opus in 1979. A look back at this specific aspect which left a bitter taste for the legendary director.
Alien, the bad memory of Ridley Scott
If you're familiar with the life of this legendary filmmaker, you may be aware that 1979's Alien was his second feature film. It was in a recent interview for the British media Telegraph that the 86-year-old director revealed that he had experienced a real nightmare during the filming of his film Alien. As he had little experience in cinema at the time, the producers were particularly suspicious of him, which greatly displeased him.
The first days, when I had not yet made a name for myself, were the most difficult. Making Alien was a nightmare, because I had to explain every move…I was 42 and financially independent, so I couldn't do it. I didn't want a Hollywood producer telling me what to do… In The Duellists (his first feature film), they asked me stupid questions. In Alien, they asked me even stupider questions. So that made me quite angry.
Fortunately, this unpleasant situation for the filmmaker did not prevent this ultra cult film from seeing the light of day.. Today, it is so cult that other feature films in this saga continue to be released regularly, notably with Alien: Romulus which will be released in cinemas in a few months.