Director Steve McQueen Criticizes ‘The Godfather’ Director for Being on the Wrong Track
race and class in London. Now you’re doing ‘Blitz,” which really narrows its scope to a single family caught up in World War II.A: For me, it’s a continuation of the same subject. It’s really about the aftermath of World War II, which we’re still living today. For example, the immigration of Eastern Europeans from the continent after the war. London’s population almost doubled after the war. But it’s also about the ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances, and that’s very much like “Small Axe.” Saoirse Ronan, left, and Elliott Heffernan in a scene from Stve McQueen’s “Blitz.” Photo: Apple TV+Q: You once put a sign on your desk that said, “Orson Welles is to cinema as Thelonious Monk is to music.” Do you feel there’s a connection between your two disciplines?A: One hundred percent. If you put a piece of music next to a piece of film, they start to speak to each other. As a filmmaker, I’m very much into rhythmic structure. It’s got to flow almost like a piece of music. You have to know when to stop and start. The jump cut can have the same feeling you get with a beat in music. It’s all about controlling that energy. And that energy has to radiate from the screen.‘Blitz’ director Steve McQueen: ‘The Godfather’ put Coppola on ‘the wrong track’That energy certainly radiates in “Blitz,” a film that tackles weighty themes with an intimate touch and incredible performances. From Saoirse Ronan to the young Elliott Heffernan, the cast delivers powerhouse performances that keep you glued to the screen. With McQueen’s thoughtful direction and dedication to telling stories that matter, “Blitz” offers a captivating look at a family torn apart by war and the resilience needed to survive.
Even if you’re not typically a fan of war dramas, “Blitz” is worth a watch for its unique perspective and compelling storytelling. Dive into this World War II epic on Apple TV+ and discover the power of storytelling that transcends time and place.
