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Juggernaut: An Interview with Daniele & Emanuele Ricci



Please tell us about the projects you worked on before making ‘Juggernaut’. How did you start, and how did you learn to make films?

Before Juggernaut, we gained experience working on many independent short films and features, both our own and those of other productions. We’re self-taught, having learned by being on set, building stories, and watching numerous films.

 

Tell us about ‘Juggernaut’. How do you describe it?

Juggernaut is a dark fantasy that tells the story of a fearless warrior trying to reclaim what he has lost. It’s a dark tale about not accepting death, defying nature, and the consequences that come with it. This project was entirely created in Tuscany, our homeland, which we sought to highlight through a genre that is unusual for Italy.

 

Please tell us about your favorite filmmakers.

We’ve many directors we admire; if we have to name a few, we can mention John Carpenter, Martin Scorsese, Tobe Hooper, Takeshi Kitano, Ridley Scott, Takashi Miike, and many others. For our project, we were certainly inspired by "Alien" on a cinematic level. However, our references also include From Software video games like "Elden Ring" and "Dark Souls."



If you were given a good budget, what would be your ideal project?

Our ideal project at the moment is the feature film adaptation of Juggernaut. The first draft is already complete, and we are beginning to have initial meetings with Italian production companies.

 

Describe how you would ensure that production is on schedule. What steps would you take?

Certainly, an important part of ensuring that production is on schedule is the pre-production phase. During this phase, it's crucial to plan everything meticulously and have the clearest possible vision for the shoot. Only with such thorough preparation can you truly be creative on set.

 

What was the hardest part of making ‘Juggernaut’.

The most challenging part was the filming process. Each scene was extremely complex to execute, especially because many times there were only three of us on set (directors and the lead). We encountered various difficulties each time, most of which stemmed from the lack of crew members. In fact, the audio for our short film had to be completely reconstructed in the studio as well.

 

If possible, tell us about your next work. What plans do you have for your future work?

The project we’re currently working on, as mentioned earlier, is the feature film adaptation of Juggernaut, which we’re dedicated to every day. The short film was created with the specific intention of evolving into a full-length movie with similar atmospheres.

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