“I love to create things that are both political and entertaining and that have something to say that feels necessary”
early on in the process, Matsoukas explains. “Both Lena and I really wanted to use the Queen role as an opportunity to spotlight a new actress. We didn’t want to waste an opportunity to diversify the industry.” The director was immediately struck by the model. “She was royal upon first glance: she had this confidence in her stature and this beauty that was undeniable, and then this very layered sense of joy and vulnerability that is necessary for Queen.
Visually, the film is stunning. Each shot is a masterclass in atmospheric lighting, striking composition and beguiling colourplay, evidencing the many years Matsoukas has spent honing her distinct aesthetic .
“What I usually do is draw myself into the history of a place and the time that we are trying to establish, and I study,” says Matsoukas of her preparation process. “I studied in Cleveland, for example, and I was already familiar with New Orleans – the architecture, the sounds, the landscape. It’s really about throwing yourself into it in each and every way, spending time with people, understanding the culture and having that experience so that you can portray it on screen.
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