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Renaissance in Review

Director Sam Mendes discusses his new film, Empire of Light, with fellow director Karyn Kusama in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Mendes speaks about directing (recreating) scenes from his life, making films audiences can connect to, and relaying the cinematic experiences.

Set on the South coast of England in the 1980s, the film follows Hilary, a lonely woman who works at a seaside movie palace and is engaged in a boring affair with her married boss, Donald. When Stephen, a young new theater employee arrives on the scene, Hilary senses something kindred in him and they fall into a tenuous romance.

Please note: spoilers are included.

See photos and a summary of this event below:

https://www.dga.org/Events/2023/January2023/EmpireOfLight_QnA_1222.aspx

Empire of Light with Sam Mendes and Karyn Kusama (Ep. 402)

Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, "The Director's Cut" will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today's most talked about films.  Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.

Empire of Light with Sam Mendes and Karyn Kusama (Ep. 402)

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