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'BLOODY ORANGES': Interview with Director Jean-Christophe Meurisse

5/25/2022

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1. There's a kind of horrible satire to this film, what drew you to that type of acidic material?
 
Yes, there is indeed a satire of the French landscape, but these are three different real stories, so this film is well nourished by reality. The acidity or the possible violence that the audience can feel is because the world is like that, it is violent. Obviously there is cinema, but it is the world that is violent, it is not only my cinema.

2. Your filmmaking style, the coverage you shoot, consists of lots of wide-shots that allow the actors to work within the space. What was your philosophy towards coverage and shooting the scenes?
 
As I let the actors improvise within a frame, I tend to leave long sequences where the actors are free to move in the space to achieve this quality of play, this particular play. So it's not a cinema of interpretation, of tape on the floor and of things that are meticulous. It is rather a cinema of actor where the technique is at the service of the actor. Nevertheless the image alternates between definite movement and big wide fixed shots as I like them with some Scandinavian filmmakers.
 
3. What goes hand in hand with your philosophy in shooting that coverage is your philosophy in directing actors. How did you approach directing your actors in this film?
 
There are a lot of rehearsals beforehand. I like them to use their own words. They trust me as I trust them. However, since it's a very tightly structured improvisation where I can whisper things to them, there are a lot of rehearsals beforehand. I don’t want them to focus on the state of interpretation but rather on being right in the situation by looking for the right words to live it, which gives this particular play, ultra naturalistic prolific and messy, as in life. 
 

4. This film has some pretty disturbing scenes of horror in it, namely the rape scene of the Financial Secretary. How do you prepare for something like that with your actors, and what is your main approach to horror?
 
We prepare it with great joy, with great pleasure and with great playfulness because the more horrible it is, the more joyful the mood should be on a set. And it was the case for Bloody Oranges. Those scenes were very technical and very rehearsed. There's something very childlike about gore, it's like putting your hand in the jam jar and getting it all over your face like kids do and they feel like they are bleeding. For me it's the same.
 
5. I'm always interested in on-set stories. What was a particularly difficult day of shooting, and how did you overcome it?
 
The shooting went well from start to finish. I don't remember any particular difficulty.
 
6. Finally, I wanted to ask about what you thought the specific theme that ties together all of the stories was? There are themes of financial ruin, and psychopathy in plain sight...etc. What do you feel ties those two things together?
 
I'm interested in monsters, the monsters that exist in all of us. That's what these three stories have in common: they tell the story of monsters. 

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​Stephen Tronicek is a director/screenwriter focused on psychological horror and comedy. He grew up and is based in St. Louis. Stephen discovered film at a young age and became a professional film critic in his junior year of high school. This eventually led him to write screenplays and make short films. His horror screenplay, "Pieces" was a quarter-finalist in the Launch Million Dollar Screenplay Competition. Focuses include character-driven stories, violence as an extension of the psyche and seeing how much emotionally resonant story material you can get away with if you stick to the theme.

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Rose in a Storm: Meet Actress Amy Rutledge {Talent Interview}

9/23/2020

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Intuition, drive, and determination are only a small part of the incredibly charming, Amy Rutledge, who has graced the psychological horror film, Rent-A-Pal, with her role as the kindhearted, Lisa. Today we speak to Amy about drawing from the depths of your past, knowing your limitations and the constant challenge of healing yourself. ​

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Talking Screenwriting, Inspirations and Rubik's Cubes with Screenwriter Ariel Relaford {Talent to Watch}

8/27/2020

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This week we have the honor of jumping into our "talent to watch" section with Ariel Relaford. She's a screenwriter who puts her dreams on paper and utilizes a unique method to help her with writer's block.  

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IFC Midnight's "Relic" Q&A | Co-writer/Director Natalie Erika James & Co-writer Christian White {YouTube}

8/25/2020

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HorrOrigins host Mo Moshaty and Dread Central Editor in Chief & host Josh Millican host the creators of IFC Midnight's co-writer & director Natalie Erika James and co-writer Christian White in our recorded LIVE Q&A. ​

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"Shirley: A Novel" | Author Susan Scarf Merrell | Interview | HorrOrigins | {YouTube}

8/22/2020

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HorrOrigins interviews Susan Scarf Merrell on her novel Shirley A Novel which was adapted into a Hollywood Shirley featuring Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg and more.

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Divide/Conquer Interview Pt. 2 | Adam Hendrick & Greg Gilreath | HorrOrigins {YouTube}

8/7/2020

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Check out our Part 2 of 2 interview with the producers of Cam, Lucky and Black Christmas. 
with Divide/Conquer co-founder & producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath earlier in the summer. 

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Divide/Conquer Interview Pt. 1 | Adam Hendrick & Greg Gilreath | HorrOrigins {YouTube}

8/5/2020

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HorrOrigins chats with Divide/Conquer co-founder & producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath earlier in the summer. 

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Networking, Collaborating & More with Horror Filmmakers Lorian Gish & Justin Knoepfel {Talent to Watch}

7/27/2020

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We have enjoyed interviewing the screenwriters and filmmakers of future Hollywood entertainment in our "Talent to Watch" series. We've found that the advice from everyone has been very influential and valuable to our readers. We're excited to share our next guests. Meet Lorian Gish and Justin Knoepfel. From the get-go you get the vibe that these two work really well together. You'd hope so as they are partners who not only write together, but they co-direct. Something that we all know, can be no easy task. Check out this interview and see for yourself.

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Exit 44 Entertainment Co-founders Eric Brodeur & Ty Leisher Talk Indie Versus Studio Horror, Offer Career Advice & More! {Interview}

7/11/2020

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This week, we chat with Exit 44 Entertainment filmmakers Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher. We discuss how they began their careers working in Hollywood, the start of Exit 44 Entertainment, the difference between making horror independently versus studio work, the creepy motivation behind their upcoming feature film 11th Hour Cleaning and their love for films. 

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Networking, Filmmaking & Horror Shorts Discussion with Director Elwood Quincy Walker {Talent to Watch}

7/6/2020

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We've covered a lot of amazing screenwriters in our talent to watch series. This time, we sit down with a young filmmaker who discusses his inspirations to produce quality content. This is apparent with his quality of work for companies like Disney Parks, TEDx and other brands that he has been putting out since he turned 13 years old.

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