Mark on ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO with Kevin Macdonald & David Katznelson
Summary
Mark Kermode interviews director Kevin MacDonald and cinematographer David Katz-Nelson at the Provence Arts Film Festival about their documentary *One to One, John and Yoko*. They discuss reconstructing Lennon’s apartment, restoring archival concert footage, and using newly discovered phone recordings to capture the couple’s intimate daily life. The conversation also touches on the film’s portrayal of Yoko Ono and its focus on ambient intimacy over traditional narrative.
Topics discussed
Intro and screening of One to One at Provence Arts Film Festival
Describing the outdoor screening experience and visual quality
Recreating John and Yoko's apartment set and camera techniques
Restoring concert footage and audio with Sean Lennon
Discovery of phone recordings and archival details
Willowbrook footage and the motivation behind the concert
John and Yoko's naivety and intimate documentary style
Yoko Ono's legacy, misogyny, and festival wrap-up
Outro and promotion for Kermode and Mayo's Take
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