TAIKA WAITITI | Master Class | TIFF 2018

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  • Director, writer, actor, and comedian Taika Waititi's work first came into the spotlight with his Oscar-nominated short Two Cars, One Night. That early film exhibited many of the traits Waititi is now associated with: an affinity for directing young actors, as in Boy and Hunt for the Wilderpeople; an idiosyncratic sense of humour, on display in Eagle vs Shark and What We Do in the Shadows; and a particularly perceptive and empathetic approach to often marginalized characters.
    Waititi's compassionate tendencies extend beyond his filmmaking, too. He has been outspoken about the environmental, economic, and societal issues facing his native New Zealand; he has fronted a Human Rights Commission anti-racism campaign; and, while directing Thor: Ragnarok in Australia, he prioritized the hiring of Indigenous Australian and Maori cast and crew members. As he works on his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, we're delighted he's taking the time to discuss his life in front of, behind, and away from the camera with TIFF's Artistic Director, Cameron Bailey.

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  • @thelisabarone
    @thelisabarone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    “I just want to be liked.”
    How incredibly vulnerable, heartbreaking and yet stunningly beautiful. I love this man with my whole heart.

    • @scarlett4813
      @scarlett4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      timestamp?

    • @eleonoreventura5149
      @eleonoreventura5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scarlett4813 13:00

    • @scarlett4813
      @scarlett4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eleonoreventura5149 thankyouu

    • @dazzag
      @dazzag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He's honest. I saw another interview where he expressed his appreciation for leading a normal life for so long. Without a doubt, one of the very few, perhaps the only truly genuine big name in modern cinema. I love how he has no intention of being another cliché. I get the impression that he is always surprised his work gets such recognition.

  • @ust7243
    @ust7243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    How lucky he was to have parents to encourage him to be an artist.

    • @han5234
      @han5234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It makes a huge difference.

    • @writerswrite473
      @writerswrite473 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@han5234 So rare

  • @elen_jaxx
    @elen_jaxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    just one thing if you ever come across this video: GAY PIRATES WIN

  • @reynam5231
    @reynam5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    He is so funny all the time. But if he speaks about his parents for only a few minutes he starts tearing up. You can tell how deeply he feels about everything.

  • @budafwy
    @budafwy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    He's such a genuine playful person with a rly grounded sense of life... could listen to him all day - him n Jermaine could do a killer podcast.

    • @aretacrawford164
      @aretacrawford164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Literally the best idea

    • @budafwy
      @budafwy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      >.< how do we ask him about it lol

    • @aretacrawford164
      @aretacrawford164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hit then dm's. Tell everyone. #JEIKAPODCAST

    • @budafwy
      @budafwy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hm I'm worried about the perils of People Power so could get behind #JEIKAPODCAST
      *if u feel like talking shit & don't have other projects in ur heart after JoJo Rabbit n What We Do in the Shadows 2 😋😋

    • @Agentbubble07
      @Agentbubble07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are too immensely talented for a podcast... we need them in projects :)

  • @Wananga4
    @Wananga4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Watch his anti-racism adds. They are seriously next level great and typical Taika.

    • @breeburton3782
      @breeburton3782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are they on TH-cam? I feel like I’ve seen everything that is his on here.

    • @Wananga4
      @Wananga4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@breeburton3782 the video is called "Give nothing to Racism", by the New Zealand Human Rights Commision. It's typical Taika.

  • @grg626
    @grg626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    We need more people like Taika in this world. Not talking big, famous, mega-creative. But he has a humble, honest view of the world and doesn't brag about it, it just oozes out of him.

  • @Ronium1
    @Ronium1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    this is about the most serious I have ever seen Taika and he is still hilarious! What a gem of a human being and an absolute inspiration!!!

  • @JennaSkead
    @JennaSkead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Devastatingly beautiful - that's how I would describe Taika Waititi. He has a beautiful mind and outlook. I could listen to him talk for days on end.

    • @lnfreeman
      @lnfreeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about his face, tho?

  • @RapscallionReviews
    @RapscallionReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    26:48 “I think it’s actually more stressful to be in a gang and more stressful to be trying to be tough fuck people over and beat people up and stab people…”
    Love this insight into some personal connection to what he brought to playing Blackbeard and go on that character’s journey.

  • @abramovaae
    @abramovaae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I could listen to him all day long. Love his sense of humor - light, crazy, bright and sad at the same time

  • @snehaseema1179
    @snehaseema1179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "I just wanted to be liked", that hurt.

  • @zombieedrea
    @zombieedrea 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    "He's dead :(. It's fine, we're all gonna die."
    damn okay

  • @annaandly
    @annaandly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    27:48 Now we know where Scarlet's line from Jojo about having to deal with being so beautiful everyday came from.

  • @mcook6005
    @mcook6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Taika is my favorite. So much heart and vision. It's so clear how his voice and perspective shape his films.

  • @milliebysh526
    @milliebysh526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    taika out here having a therapy session onstage

    • @loonylaura85
      @loonylaura85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you seen his Bafta thing? That was a bit like that too. ❤️

  • @tictaktotiki
    @tictaktotiki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    No one could tell the story of New Zealand as well as a Maori Film Maker. i say Own It AND BE PROUD. cos we are.

  • @izziharris5810
    @izziharris5810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I completely love everything Taika ever does

  • @ericastreet6589
    @ericastreet6589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    he's absolutely intriguing.

  • @HitorMissHallmark
    @HitorMissHallmark 6 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    How could I adore film so much and not be familiar with this man...shame on me. So happy I stumbled across this Masterclass and discovered this gem of a human. Going to watch everything he's created now. Such an inspiring creative.

    • @marielavalon
      @marielavalon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      DELLA D. Wow you are in for some delight. Eagle vs Shark. Hunt for the Wilderpeople. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @joshn1678
      @joshn1678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Watch his interviews, and watch what we do in the shadows. He is a total genius.

    • @superfly2535
      @superfly2535 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      "Boy" is my personal favorite of his, amazing.

    • @undertakr
      @undertakr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hunt for the WIlerpeople, genius genre-mixing movie.

    • @marielavalon
      @marielavalon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SuperFly25 I haven’t seen Boy yet, can’t find it on my streaming situations. Really want to watch it. I’ve seen the Thriller Haka and it’s pure joy.

  • @TomEyeTheSFMguy
    @TomEyeTheSFMguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I remember when I first fell in love with Thor: Ragnarok. Then I found out about Jojo Rabbit, then came across his other films. Oh, how I've come to appreciate this man.

  • @elizaheathen
    @elizaheathen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    He is absolute gem.

  • @kavyas1005
    @kavyas1005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The little brother in 'Two cars, One night' is reading a book about crazy horses. In 'Boy', the father is part of the gang called 'Crazy horses'. I just realised this.

    • @ellenmuseum
      @ellenmuseum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy Horse, native american warrior

  • @wl4006
    @wl4006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LOVE Taika! He is insanely funny, genuine and sensitive, kind. Fact that he is so self-deprecating, loves children, his family and can openly make fun of himself, the unpleasant circumstances around him goes to show that he has nothing to hide or sugar coat or say to make himself look good. I could listen to him for hours!

  • @maluithil
    @maluithil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    6:40 Taika honing in on the baby noises. Such a dad.

  • @ladycebula
    @ladycebula 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    i cannot even express how much i love this guy

  • @jaimedobson7536
    @jaimedobson7536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I adore him, ugh dear lord

  • @caitc9060
    @caitc9060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The pan up of his outfit is me as a cameraman

    • @marcusty6957
      @marcusty6957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean tilt up lol

    • @henrygroverr
      @henrygroverr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marcus Ty when the client says ‘ can we pan in from a room to a face shot’

  • @tictaktotiki
    @tictaktotiki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    ''Boy"" so brilliant. a snapshot of New Zealand in the day. Exactly as it was. and still is in the far north.

    • @j23lo5
      @j23lo5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hes from the East Coast of Nz not the North

    • @swisskiwi1478
      @swisskiwi1478 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree! I’m a little older than he is and a half-caste and I can so relate to his childhood in NZ. Today I live in Switzerland, speak 4 languages and am convinced that my childhood made me who I am today. Way to go Taika!

  • @ShelbiAndersen
    @ShelbiAndersen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love his sense of humor, he was making so many jokes in the beginning of the talk and nobody laughed

  • @starjamberry
    @starjamberry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There is zero chance he’d ever see this comment but it means so much to hear someone with talk about their mixed heritage. It can be so hard, but he gives me hope that our perspectives are unique and valuable ❣️

  • @noeldown1952
    @noeldown1952 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We don't do any of that shit, we're just trying to fucking live." - Brilliant.

  • @emanff18
    @emanff18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    KORGeous

  • @sketchpro12
    @sketchpro12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    JOJO Rabbit was BRILLIANT!! and I LOVE the last answer to the last question.... perfect!

  • @luciaesterhamorova
    @luciaesterhamorova 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is legitimately the best interview I've ever seen

  • @wen1746
    @wen1746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love that he describes Thor Ragnarok as something that gave him money above anything else lmao (get that cash Taika), though what a way to challenge himself hahaha going on to do a studio movie like that. Very nice interview. The interviewer was also very engaged and seemed like he honestly admires Waititi's work, so that's always a plus.

  • @marieghall1
    @marieghall1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Taika....Brilliant !! Go Crazy Horses !

  • @ameliabowler4876
    @ameliabowler4876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a fabulous conversation and a very genuine glimpse of Taika Waititi, but the auto-generated closed captions could be edited and corrected to improve accessibility (Deaf and disabled people use TH-cam too. :) )

    • @ameliabowler4876
      @ameliabowler4876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      (and the auto-generated subtitles make a complete hash out of the New Zealand accent, e.g., Taiki Waititi enjoys "writing" not "rotting.")

  • @makL_
    @makL_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just when i thought i couldn't love this man any more.... damn it!

  • @Aotearoa0
    @Aotearoa0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG so enjoyed this interview, thank you Taika, only just viewed this March 2024. Continue to be the best you can be
    Tino Arohanui ❤❤.

  • @Rifatrim
    @Rifatrim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    28:37 We're gonna see Alan Horn in the news tomorrow:
    "His statements are inconsistent with our studios values, and we have severed our business relationship with him."

  • @Pink000h
    @Pink000h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Interview starts at 5:05

  • @Coccinelf
    @Coccinelf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hands down the best interview ever! English is not my native language so I wish I could understand 100% of what he is saying.
    I’m pretty sure he was talking about normal powdered milk. Baby formula was expensive as hell in the 80s where I live, I can’t imagine it wasn’t in New Zealand.

  • @elainascott7496
    @elainascott7496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Boy is fantastic!! GO WATCH IT! Then watch "Hunt for the Wilder People"!!

  • @Movingmts111
    @Movingmts111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We love you and your art, Taika!

  • @Gamooch
    @Gamooch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I need to be a better citizen and look at what tiff is offering. Daaaamn I should have gone to this live!

  • @kureishy0
    @kureishy0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a brilliant artist!

  • @myrashotton1362
    @myrashotton1362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My opinion, his best movie, a short movie, "Tu Tama", fabulous.

  • @tamacotamaco
    @tamacotamaco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Two Cars, one night😍

  • @Cumberstache
    @Cumberstache 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for the two women asking some good ass questions!!

  • @julianatalksfilms7112
    @julianatalksfilms7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such foreshadowing for Jojo Rabbit lol. Loved this interview, I get a bit exhausted listening to him; he's so energetic.

  • @creatief_met_kaas
    @creatief_met_kaas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    For the love of god, give that man a cup of coffee!

  • @imogenbegns
    @imogenbegns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'd hate doing this type of interview tired; you're so vulnerable and unable to armor yourself beforehand.

  • @Luna3141592
    @Luna3141592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "I was sitting in the greenroom in a g-string, eating tuna..."

  • @anna-maria1412
    @anna-maria1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Some of these comments under this video are not it. Much love to Taika ❤

  • @ashleysvntos
    @ashleysvntos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this crowd YIKES

  • @kyllianroux7956
    @kyllianroux7956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant Master Class thank you so much for the opportunity.

  • @user-mz1gw5cm5f
    @user-mz1gw5cm5f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a handsome man

  • @BStop22
    @BStop22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love him! He's funny, charming and talented! The best!

  • @user-bi4hg1rx4h
    @user-bi4hg1rx4h 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bart, Geo and the beaws are so proud of you Taika

    • @chasegeyer3825
      @chasegeyer3825 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      探险者中国 OMG I love Jknews and Jkparty

    • @MAORIguy25
      @MAORIguy25 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      what? how are they from jk?

    • @phoenixfunny4517
      @phoenixfunny4517 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I understood this as well as constantly made this joke out there in the aether

  • @samkurai5010
    @samkurai5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he is so phenomenal, a living prophet

  • @andrewhechtman3268
    @andrewhechtman3268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Skip intro: 4:55

  • @lisanathan5939
    @lisanathan5939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    45:08 "perhaps in September at a film festival" ... where it will win Toronto's Grolsch Peoples Choice Award!

  • @michaelorlev9925
    @michaelorlev9925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Inapropes.... Love it! Propes to you sir!

  • @jessica5497
    @jessica5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's really open here

  • @AlexShj
    @AlexShj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my favorite interviews so far

  • @maniravandi5983
    @maniravandi5983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank u for this great conversation

  • @dawnezone8491
    @dawnezone8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tena Koutou...Taika Waititi..homegrown son of Aotearoa ♥

    • @ohnean1
      @ohnean1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yr talking to one person... it's Tēnā koe! lol

    • @dawnezone8491
      @dawnezone8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ohnean1 I was talking to the whole chat

  • @veganfunnycat8583
    @veganfunnycat8583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Did you know that 'Taika' means Peace in Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian? :))

    • @Mirrori
      @Mirrori 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And it means magic in finnish.

    • @jimmysmith5418
      @jimmysmith5418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It just means tiger 🐅 in Maori.

    • @loonylaura85
      @loonylaura85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimmysmith5418 That's cool. 😊

  • @lyricessence
    @lyricessence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So frustrating that the volume on his mic is so low since he often speaks softly.

  • @olliefoxton1193
    @olliefoxton1193 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Is tiff the wife of ted?

    • @maxjones503
      @maxjones503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Toronto International Film Festival. Not really related at all.

    • @yuki_eerhs4591
      @yuki_eerhs4591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe ex wife.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a Film Festival... So no

    • @carolekemayou975
      @carolekemayou975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a good one 😂

  • @LouiseJames
    @LouiseJames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Speak your truth!!!

  • @bonk2737
    @bonk2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HE’S SO ADORABLE

  • @maeinureyes
    @maeinureyes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Churr my Bro!

  • @billlouis6742
    @billlouis6742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Taika Watiti is a genius! #kiaora

  • @meerkatmeerkat2398
    @meerkatmeerkat2398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Google Little Boy movies” 😂😂😂

  • @Jessica-jv2in
    @Jessica-jv2in 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    King 👑

  • @user-ys3oh6qn6y
    @user-ys3oh6qn6y 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To anybody speaking Māori: Taika greeted back with Kia ora, but what did he say back to that Happy Jewish New Year wish?

  • @sdprz7893
    @sdprz7893 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Taika says he began to want to become a filmmaker in his 30s but he made his first film at 27

    • @Brdr685
      @Brdr685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hes an artist first. He made a film young as a way to Express his artistry, then decided he wanted to keep doing film and movies to continue putting his art in it. He will keep doing indy films that are his own and others like jojo rabbit while Hollywood will always be knocking

  • @i_smoke_ghosts
    @i_smoke_ghosts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well done sir 👏
    kia ora for that .

  • @markswishereatsstuff2500
    @markswishereatsstuff2500 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He's my new Richard Ayoade.

  • @yiftachchozev
    @yiftachchozev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent interviewer!

  • @kyleonthedial
    @kyleonthedial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this man!😍

  • @SomePunIntended
    @SomePunIntended 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    TAIKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

  • @Chinoj10
    @Chinoj10 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    O yeah baby, can’t wait to watch

  • @imoutsideoutintheforest8337
    @imoutsideoutintheforest8337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here's a link to the short 'TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT', th-cam.com/video/aFmbIO_JTH0/w-d-xo.html
    All to Taika

  • @autumnsylver
    @autumnsylver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love his answer about playing hitler. When I saw that he was playing hitler in JoJo Rabbit, it made me giddy, because I kept thinking "if hitler could see this, his head would explode". 😂

  • @gibgun
    @gibgun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would’ve been nice to be able to see the clips somehow to get some context for a good 1/3 of the interview otherwise great.

  • @brunalpsandrade
    @brunalpsandrade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    essa entrevista é perfeita, apenas

  • @chanakyadevil
    @chanakyadevil 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Precious.

  • @crabsbelikesnap6196
    @crabsbelikesnap6196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This. This is great.

  • @nathanking9630
    @nathanking9630 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a champ!

  • @superhoriguy3164
    @superhoriguy3164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    watch tama tu aswell it gives you a sense of what maoris are like

  • @lnfreeman
    @lnfreeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The palpable embarrassment he exhibits talking about Jo Jo is kind of heartbreaking. Did he not believe in his work?

    • @finnstear
      @finnstear ปีที่แล้ว

      the whole interview has some kind of taste to it (not the content, the vibe/his aura). or is this just me? it is very much in contrast to other (usually newer) content i've seen around or like the tedtalk from doha. surprising really and I had the same feeling about JoJo. I mean, little did he know back then, but still.

  • @out_spocken
    @out_spocken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh...from a time when people actually hugged!!!

  • @jonphen
    @jonphen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bring me that baby!

  • @radioalien2243
    @radioalien2243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Крутой пацан

  • @shitpostheavy
    @shitpostheavy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the upload

  • @jeffsnider8040
    @jeffsnider8040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taika on stage @5:11. You’re welcome.

  • @maiamcdonald2207
    @maiamcdonald2207 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Means streets of Welly bro! :)