217 - Director Denis Villeneuve and the Sound of Dune: Part Two

“I think that sound is, by far, the most powerful tool in the cinematic language.”
—Denis Villeneuve, Director, Co-Writer, and Producer, “Dune: Part Two”
Director Denis Villeneuve returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss the incredible sound work in “Dune: Part Two,” his latest adaptation of the epic sci-fi saga. He and his multiple Academy Award®-winning sound team share their thoughts on how sound plays such a pivotal role in his films, offering insights into his process of integrating sound design even during the early stages of development. From Paul’s iconic worm-riding sequence to the hauntingly quiet deserts of Arrakis, this episode explores the bold artistic choices that make the film such an immersive sonic experience.
Joining today’s conversation:
- Richard King - Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer
- Ron Bartlett - Re-Recording Mixer
- Doug Hemphill - Re-Recording Mixer
- Clint Bennett - Supervising Music Editor
Be sure to check out “Dune: Part Two,” now streaming in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® on MAX. (max.com/movies/dune-part-two/f0a4f239-0b57-47e…)
Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. (linktr.ee/dolbyinstitute)
You can also check out the video (youtube.com/dolby) for this episode.
Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab (dolbycreatorlab.com) and check out Dolby.com (dolby.com). Connect with Dolby on Instagram (instagram.com/dolbylabs), Twitter (twitter.com/Dolby), Facebook (facebook.com/Dolby), or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/6229).