Denis Villeneuve Analyzes Iconic ‘Dune’ Scene | Behind the Magic 🎬
Discover how director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the intense scene where Paul Atreides faces a crucial test in ‘Dune,’ revealing the storytelling and filmmaking secrets behind this pivotal moment.

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5.1M views • Oct 22, 2021

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In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," 'Dune' director Denis Villeneuve breaks down the scene where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is challenged to a test, the Gom Jabbar, to see if his humanity will overcomes his animal impulses. A poisoned needle is held to his neck to incentivize him to complete the test. Denis explains how he built such a tense scene with the layering of an ancient aesthetic and visual effects.
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