Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Nicolas Winding Refn
Summary
Nick Dawson interviews director Nicolas Winding Refn, who discusses turning dyslexia and color blindness into creative strengths. Refn reflects on his career from Pusher to Her Private Hell, his Lego addiction, and his philosophy on embracing narcissism. He also shares memories of meeting Andy Warhol and the importance of believing in humanity for his children.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Refn's career, branding, and new film Her Private Hell
Dreams, hypersensitivity, and embracing untreated diagnoses as creative fuel
Lego addiction, inner child, and feeling 16 years old
Femininity, narcissism, and meeting Andy Warhol
The relationship between the filmmaker and the brand
Childhood memories, New York, and the romance of cinema
Belief in humanity, parenthood, and fear of death
Being called a genius and the impact on self-perception
Questioning everything, running towards goals, and finding wings
Lessons from colossal failure and the simplicity of creativity
Outro, credits, and preview of next week's guest
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