Premiere of 'Beau Is Afraid': A Film That Will Leave You Divided

Premiere of 'Beau Is Afraid': A Night with Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix, and a Special Appearance by Mariah Carey - A Film That Will Leave You Divided

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Ari Aster, the director of Beau Is Afraid, had his doubts about being given the resources and creative freedom to make the film.

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Joaquin Phoenix's collaboration with Aster was a resounding success, and his unwavering dedication and involvement breathed new life into the project.

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Despite being press-shy, both Aster and Phoenix were present at the DGA Theatre to introduce the A24 epic and pose for photos with the rest of the cast.

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Beau Is Afraid marks an exciting shift for A24, which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, for Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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The pressure was on for director Ari Aster as he worked on Beau Is Afraid, with high expectations from both himself and others.

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Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, and a talented cast join Joaquin Phoenix in Ari Aster's latest film.

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The complex plot of Beau Is Afraid doesn't lend itself to easy sound bites, which made discussing the film challenging for some of the cast members.

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The film required the creation of six different worlds, which was difficult due to budget and time constraints.

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The Beau Is Afraid team found solace in the positive response from early sneak screenings at Alamo Drafthouse theaters.

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Although challenging, Aster welcomed the obstacles and found them to be a thrilling experience as the film continuously revived itself.

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