How to be a Controversial Filmmaker with Uwe Boll

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When it comes to controversial filmmakers in the indie film world, one name always stands out—German director Uwe Boll. Known for his extensive filmography, Boll gained fame (and infamy) for his video game adaptations and provocative storytelling. Most recently, he wrapped filming The Dark Knight starring Armie Hammer.

I sat down with Boll to discuss the controversy surrounding his films, how he deals with criticism, and his approach to filmmaking.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro to Uwe Boll and his career
• 1:05 Has filmmaking got harder or easier since Uwe began?
• 4:02 Going to the cinema and getting a film into the cinema
• 6:34 Does the advent of streaming change the way you make films?
• 10:04 Political and controversial movies - are the easier or harder to raise money for?
• 13:00 Does the controversy of films get to Uwe personally?
• 15:05 Working with Armie Hammer - Controversy and Cancel culture
• 20:27 Advice for first time filmmakers working with actors
• 25:22 What does Uwe wish he'd known when he started out
• 29:02 If Uwe could remake or reboot any film what would it be?
• 31:24 Uwe's favourite film of the last 12 months
• 34:31 Uwe's motto
• 34:40 Reasons to subscribe