The acclaimed filmmaker says he is now “fully recovered and fully functional.”
Acclaimed filmmakerSteve McQueenhas revealed for the first time that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago.
“I really just wanted to get on with the job,” said McQueen.
Steve McQueen.Michael Campanella/Getty
“And that’s kind of like who I am.
I’m a ‘get on with it’ kind of person.”
“So for me, it was about preempting it.
Elliott Heffernan and Saoirse Ronan in ‘Blitz’.Apple TV+
The fact that I was preempting the situation for years was, again, my savior in that way.
So, just preempt it and get it early.”
He did so in solidarity with the female cinematographers calling on Camerimage to better support the work of women.
One of the most significant changes is the growing recognition of female cinematographers and directors.
This evolution is crucial as it rectifies the obvious injustice present in societal development.
However, it also raises a question: Can the pursuit of change exclude what is good?
Can we sacrifice works and artists with outstanding artistic achievements solely to make room for mediocre film production?”
Blitzis showing in select theaters now and debuts globally Nov. 22 on Apple TV+.
