Taika Waititi on Filming _Klara and the Sun_ in His Home Country of New Zealand
Taika Waititi joins Ronny Chieng to discuss Klara and the Sun, his film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel about artificial intelligence, friendship, love, and what makes us human. In this conversation, Waititi shares why he chose to film in his home country of New Zealand, how the country’s film industry has evolved, and why supporting the local creative community matters. The discussion also explores the film’s talented cast and the challenges of bringing a thoughtful, emotional story to the screen.
Beyond filmmaking, Waititi reflects on creativity, curiosity, and the importance of…
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