Denis Villeneuve on Why Cell Phones Are “Forbidden” on His Sets

Story by Christy Pina

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Acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve reveals his strict 'no phones' policy on set, drawing parallels to Christopher Nolan's approach, in a candid interview about technology's impact on the filmmaking process.

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Villeneuve believes cell phones are
and disrupt the focus required for filmmaking, likening their use to

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