Paul Mescal & ‘Aftersun’ Director Charlotte Wells on the Emotional Reaction to the Film

Paul Mescal & ‘Aftersun’ Director Charlotte Wells on the Emotional Reaction to the Film | TIFF 2022

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Writer/director Charlotte Wells and star Paul Mescal discussed their film ‘Aftersun’ at TIFF 2022.
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Paul Mescal & ‘Aftersun’ Director Charlotte Wells on the Emotional Reaction to the Film | TIFF 2022
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@aycag3358 Жыл бұрын

it's been nearly two weeks since I've seen "aftersun" in a local film festival (filmekimi) and there's not been a single day that I didn't think about it. it's definitely one of the films of my life.

@saliceazad8148 Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@dearevahansen Жыл бұрын

Same

@lorcanoconnor6274 Жыл бұрын

It's definitely one of the films

@midgefarmer6846 Жыл бұрын

completely agre

@elifesra1 Жыл бұрын

aynı fikirdeyim. izleyeli 1 hafta oldu. her yerde övmek istiyorum.

@biggestfanofroger Жыл бұрын

I've never cried at a film like this. Starting at the last shot, I cried and sobbed for half an hour

@nanashipersonne4151 10 ай бұрын

Yes, got me too. Tried to distance myself, fortunately I had somebody to share it with, so did not take that long.

@nichobarton Жыл бұрын

I went into this film expecting it to be about my relationship with my daughter but it was about the relationship with my dad. Indescribably tender, elegaic and just . . devastating. Few pieces of art will ever have captured this much love or grief.

@MrEricSevert Жыл бұрын

I watch most of the Oscar films every year going back to 1992, I believe Paul Mescal deserves a nomination. Oddly, I felt I was on vacation with him and his daughter, it was so real, and didn't follow the "Hollywood" formula. A must see if you love Oscar films.

@caseyglover7298 Жыл бұрын

Fairly certain this is not a Hollywood movie, so not sure why it would follow a hollywood formula.

@anassammari6841 Жыл бұрын

He actually did ... well deserved

@WhiteRussianBC Жыл бұрын

He got it

@Whats-a-Chidi Жыл бұрын

While the ending is hauntingly sad for sure, I started crying way before that. It was the little things that got to me. Like the parasailers reflected in some kind of water (puddle? glass of water? I don't remember) underneath (foreshadowing what was about to come, in my eyes, anyway) or the time Calum crossed a street, not even minding the bus rushing past him a second later. What really got to me was that scene where he was in the bathroom brushing his teeth while Sophie talked to him from inside the bedroom, and something she said got to him and then he spit at the mirror. I started wailing uncontrollably hahaha. So much HATRED for himself portrayed in such a simple way. It gave me goosebumps. I would lie if I said that I didn't cry 3/4 of the film. It's a masterpiece and I applaud everyone who worked on it. When it ended, I knew that it would become my favourite film of all time, period.

@SilvaXCVII 4 ай бұрын

We shared the same experience. The mirror spit scene was where I've started falling apart. After that I couldn't stop crying anymore

@skeletalsounds_ 6 күн бұрын

The mirror spit scene was also the most emotional scene for me !!

@jacktilley7299 Жыл бұрын

Charlotte Wells is a name we will hear about a lot

@user-pm8lk3se5m Жыл бұрын

i have never cried so hard after watching a film. i got no words neither can i just nearly express what i am feeling. speechless, man..

@albatross7439 Жыл бұрын

Me neither, the ending hit me like a tonne of bricks

@mell3714 Жыл бұрын

She looks JUST like a young Isabella Rossellini wowwww

@christinapsalmist4267 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful woman, and so gentle. I'm so looking forward to this. My dad died last Xmas so bringing tissues. He kinda reared us when mum died early. I was 16. Love from parents stays with you for life. 🙏

@Andyyoureastar Жыл бұрын

I will take that apology charlotte wells! Bc that ending had me silently weeping. I made a mistake and brought my dad to the film too thinking it would be a nice bonding experience. But no, he called the movie strange and asked “why was the guy crying like a banshee? What for?”🤦‍♀️ at least I felt understood by the film and that will sadly have to be enough

@syncops834 Жыл бұрын

This is why I don’t go with my dad to see films anymore

@Andyyoureastar Жыл бұрын

@@syncops834 lmaoo I'm sad for us but I'm also happy to not be alone in feeling alone

@CollieChan Жыл бұрын

I get you too. ...my dad would fall asleep and snoar loudly when we watched movies. Even at cinema :/ Except Toy story, for some reason. When the latest movie came I asked him if he wanted to go see it with me for old times sake. He had forgot that we even saw it and wasnt too thrilled :/

@erinw95 Жыл бұрын

My dad would 100% have the same reaction and I would have immediately bristled in defense

@ashleydeuell603 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, this comment is a poignant reflection of the whole film itself. At least what I took from it. Wow.

@Michael-gh9xr Жыл бұрын

I think great films find you at the right time in your life. Some may find Aftersun boring or depressing, and others will find it powerful and meaningful. As a father to a daughter - this film hit me hard, and while it may be a cliche to say this, Aftersun is a masterpiece - the craft alone deserves praise.

@jameswinter482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this movie... and for making me cry, under pressure broke me in the end

@sololimbo Жыл бұрын

So I will say that I haven’t been able to cry a lot in the past few years for whatever reason it felt like as a kid I could cry easier and whenever I wanted, but man this movie hit me to my core like a train. I’m even tearing up just thinking about the film and the performances. An absolutely powerful, beautiful film and definitely one of my favorites of all time.

@mysoulisinny 3 ай бұрын

i decided to watch the film in the afternoon and have been randomly bursting with tears the whole day every time i think about it

@Ben_Ramirez19 Жыл бұрын

This film is very easy to relate to, particualrly if you have, or are, an older sibling. The closeness of the characters in this film is so vivid

@macnandez 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow. I watched this with a deep pit of dread and tension in my stomach. But I loved it. It evokes so many complicated feelings I can’t verbalize. All I know is I sobbed uncontrollably after the movie ended.

@shardofkingdoms9816 2 ай бұрын

First movie I’ve ever seen that I related to both the kid and adult

@swiftieforever8956 Жыл бұрын

The film definitely is in my top 10 list of fave movies this year.

@matienazemy1382 Жыл бұрын

Terrific acting and directing!

@Shad0wmoses Жыл бұрын

i think ive become slightly attached to this man and his smile..cuz i just feel for this dude in the movie. damn it was sad.

@elenanina 10 ай бұрын

She doesnt have to feel apologetic!!! It's been healing me deeply!!!!!

@Yertle_Turtle Жыл бұрын

Not having a father growing up, I wonder if this film will make me feel more depressed, or feel a more friendly ache of melancholy?

@MS-vk9ph Жыл бұрын

Same with me, but I honestly think that it focuses your attention on my mom more as she served as both.

@dandelion_spring Жыл бұрын

I've seen the film and the answer is both. It is extremely moving, and incredibly detailed. So at once we feel the loss deeply, but because it's so specific this remove from your experience will separate yourself from the film.

@funkyboodah Жыл бұрын

for me, I don't get the emotional reaction at all. The movie was super boring, nothing really happened.

@bryanzzz748 Жыл бұрын

@@funkyboodah congrats, u didn’t get it

@sscp7788 Жыл бұрын

@@funkyboodah not a parent then. You just didn't get it, which is ok

@PM2024- Жыл бұрын

‘Twas a work of art 🖼️

@olivergargan9587 Жыл бұрын

Paul deserves the Oscar nomination

@TurikoSanShiro222 Жыл бұрын

this is the best film ive seen in years. ive cried from the first scene to last. and even watching this interview makes me cry......................... and my partner said: its really embaracing u r like that.... ahahah! charlotte goes so deep...........>!

@raghibabduzsamee3884 Жыл бұрын

Time to get a new partner I guess

@PayneToTheMax Жыл бұрын

Was going to see this at TIFF, kind of glad I held off because I'm not sure I'd want to be bawling in the midst of so many people... Lol :(

@thatBIGchicken 10 ай бұрын

Something I'll never forgive myself for was being in a Film Festival, my short was official selection, and they had a "hangout spot" for all filmmakers, honestly there was a lot of directors I looked up to, but I felt very out of place, so I decided to sit on the only table that didn't have a lot of people, but two women. I asked if I could sit, they answered "of course", I didn't think anything of it. At that point Aftersun wasn't a huge deal and I couldn't watch it in that festival but about four months after, and that is probably still my favorite movie that year (along with Close), of course, then I realized, it was Charlotte Wells and Joi McMillon (editor of Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk). I did have the pleasure on talking briefly with Barry Jenkins, so small win for me lol.

@dudette7681 Жыл бұрын

I understand now the choice of casting the younf actress who played Sophie. She looks and sound like charlotte!

@f8talfury Жыл бұрын

Paul really needs to be considered for Bond. Huge talent.

@levi777ish Жыл бұрын

would be a waste of his talent.. I'd rather see him in more movies like this

@fgfdgadfgdfgbdf Жыл бұрын

I would not have enjoyed this film if I were watching it with anyone, especially parents. My dad's very emotional, it's my mom who is hard. But I know they would not have understood or enjoyed this movie. Please watch it alone and don't expect anyone to appreciate it like you do. This movie cuts deep and your friends/family criticizing it would cut deeper.