The official confirmation of the second part of Dune, is causing many to return to focus on this film, released a little over a month ago in movie theaters (and on HBO). If you are one of those who have not yet enjoyed the visual spectacle of Villeneuve and you have no idea of the history, this article is not for you; but if, on the other hand, you have already seen the tape or you have simply read the books and you are curious, today we reveal the three scenes that the director himself has confessed that he would have liked to proudly show the very same Frank Herbert. .
A complicated but satisfying adaptation
As we have already told you on more than one occasion, the adaptation of the literary work Dune on screen has always been an impossible mission. Several projects have tried to bring the history of the family to a successful conclusion Atreides on Arrakis, however, the complexity of the plot and the richness of the universe created by Frank Herbert. have always been difficult to capture faithfully in live action.
Until Villeneuve arrived. The Canadian director has finally managed to find the key (with a gigantic budget behind it, of course) and show us a Dune that is quite convincing to the general public.
It is true that those who have read the science fiction novel they may feel that it sometimes falls a bit "short" at times (two hours and 35 minutes is not enough for so many characters, concepts and conversations) and that those who have not had the opportunity to browse its pages may be somewhat dissatisfied with such an open ending. But overall Denis Villeneuve has done a fantastic job, something the director himself is very proud of... so much so that he would even like to show Herbert himself several scenes from the film.
The three mythical scenes of Villeneuve
An original question in ReelBlend, the podcast of CinemaBlend, It has been responsible for us now talking to you about this. And it is that in the program they interviewed the director of Dune, , asking him, among other questions, what scene he would have loved to show Frank Herbert. Villeneuve, A professed fan of the writer and his work, he has delighted everyone with his choice of not one but three that he would particularly proudly show off to the American novelist.
The first of these is the arrival of the Reverend Mother, followed by the gom jabbar, since you think it is quite similar to the book - we totally agree with you. The second scene would be the first time that Paul travels with his father and Gurney to the desert for the first time. Although this time he has taken some creative licenses that differ from the novel, Villeneuve confesses to being proud of how they brought that moment to the screen. "I would have loved to see what you think of that approach," he confesses.
Finally, the director is left with the movie's ending, when Paul meets the Fremen. It is worth knowing first hand the reason for him:
[…] because it is very close to what my dream was when I was a child. I remember being in the desert, and standing next to Paul Atreides with a camera, listening to Stilgar in the dark, and I got goosebumps. I was like 'Oh my gosh, he's so close to what I had in mind as a kid.'
What do you think of Denis' selection? Would you highlight any other scene for its similarity or good approach to the book? And any that have disappointed you?
The scene of Lady Jessica meeting the Shadow Mapes and obtaining the fang of the maker is very faithful and is resolved in an incredible way, although to fully understand all its nuances you have to have the book fresh in your memory.