The childlike awe and imagination behind Todd Haynes' Wonderstruck
Director Todd Haynes is back with a new film called Wonderstruck, which tells the stories of 2 young kids from 2 separate time periods. Haynes discusses the influences behind his new film and why he wanted to create an imaginative tale for kids.
Director Todd Haynes is best known for films like Velvet Goldmine, I'm Not There, Carol and for being a pioneer in the New Queer Cinema film movement in the '90s.
With his newest film, Wonderstruck (out Friday, Oct. 27), Haynes wanted to do something for a younger audience, something he'd never done before. He wanted do it in a way that gives young people credit for their experiences and their intelligence. The film follows the intersecting stories of a young girl in 1927 and a 12-year-old boy in 1977. It's about childhood, memory and how sometimes, reconcilling with your past is the only way to move forward.
Today, Haynes joins Tom Power to discuss his latest film.
— Produced by Cora Nijhawan