About this episode
Joachim Trier discusses his upbringing in a filmmaking family and shares insights on various films with host Ben Mankiewicz.
Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks with Host Ben Mankiewicz about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and his career. Ben and Joachim bond over E.T., Hitchcock's villains, and the enduring humor of Step Brothers. At the end you get a rare peek at a couple of Ben’s prized movie posters. Films Mentioned: Sentimental Value The Passion of Joan of Arc (aka La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc) The Worst Person in the World Oslo, August 31st Tarzan the Ape Man Mon Oncle E.T. The Hunt (aka The Chasers) The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix The Champ, 1979 and The Champ, 1931 F1 Annie Hall Salò Solaris Notorious Amarcord Flashdance Fame Flight of the Eagle The Emigrants The New Land Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid The Sting Slap Shot Step Brothers One Battle After Another Kes Harry and Tonto Where Eagles Dare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Ben Mankiewicz
Guest: Joachim Trier
Topics covered
- filmmaking
- interview
- Oscar-nominated director
- film discussion
- movie posters
Keywords
- Joachim Trier
- Ben Mankiewicz
- Sentimental Value
- film discussion
- E.T.
- Hitchcock
- Step Brothers
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Sentimental Value, The Passion of Joan of Arc, The Worst Person in the World, Oslo, August 31st, Tarzan the Ape Man, Mon Oncle, E.T., The Hunt, The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, The Champ, 1979
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