INTERVIEW. KEVIN REYNOLDS. 187. RAPA NUI.

Year: 1998
Reference: A0439
Media type: Audio

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Year: 1998
Reference: A0439
Media type: Audio

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Kevin Reynolds, director of 187, gives a synopsis of the film and talks about his first reaction to reading the script.

Talks about the attraction to this film after working on Rapa Nui, Waterworld, and Robin Hood. Explains the need to unsettle the audience. Discusses the meaning of the title 187. Talks about the character played by Samuel L. Jackson and the issue of racism within the film. Goes on to discuss its categorised audience appeal. Discusses the ‘look’ of the film and how it was achieved. Discusses the score and soundscape, mentions Massive Attack.

Discusses working on Rapa Nui, and explains the history of the Easter Islands.

Broadcast 08/04/1998.