The Business
Director David Mackenzie on 'Hell or High Water'
Hell or High Water director David Mackenzie is Scottish, but he was instantly drawn to the Texas tale of two brothers turned bank robbers in the drought-stricken, post-recession American West. He tells us about his efficient, stripped-down approach to making one of the best-reviewed films of the year.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenDirector David Mackenzie only had a limited window of time to shoot with Hell or High Water star Chris Pine before the actor left to do another movie. Mackenzie tells us how he shot a lot of bank robberies quickly, and ended up feeling like an outlaw himself in the process. Plus, he shares his delight at learning of Jeff Bridges' improvisation skills, and tells us why he has no interest in ever making a comic book movie.
Photo: Director David Mackenzie on the set of Hell or High Water (Lorey Sebastian)
