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Ari Aster Breaks Down Scenes from ‘Hereditary,’ ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Eddington’ | Vanity Fair

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1 year ago

July 24, 2025

Director Ari Aster breaks down some iconic scenes from the A24-produced features ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Midsommar’ as well as his newest film ‘Eddington.’ Get his full breakdown of how he brought the movies to life, from location to the intricacies of the sets and styling.

Director: Claire Buss
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Matthew Colby
Talent: Ari Aster
Producer: Madison Coffey
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Associate Production Manager : Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Mar Alfonso
Gaffer: David Djaco
Audio Engineer: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Karla Torres, Quinton Johnson
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo; Erica DeLeo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

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@stardustcheng

July 24, 2025 at 1:07 pm

this is why we need to give cameras to little freaks

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@bascal133

July 24, 2025 at 1:09 pm

Lol, they totally skipped BEAU they were like anyway 😂😂😂😂😂

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- @HadesoftheEast
  
  July 24, 2025 at 1:12 pm
  
  Not sure if it’s on Vanity Fair or Ari, but I’ve seen interviews where Ari basically says he shouldn’t be talking about Beau yet because he doesn’t want to give anything away. He said that maybe he will be ready in 10 years
  
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@kath1626

July 24, 2025 at 1:20 pm

Both Hereditary and Midsommar shocked me so deeply that I only watched them once. Never again.

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- @hugolewis4896
  
  July 24, 2025 at 2:04 pm
  
  Lol they’re my therapy I watch his movies all the time.
  
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- @andyhall7032
  
  July 24, 2025 at 3:02 pm
  
  yeah hereditary is genuinely disturbing the piano wire scene was…yeah.
  
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@PYMGUS

July 24, 2025 at 1:24 pm

One question I always had was, why did Peter’s crush look back at him so many times while in class?

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@dashiellhunold4490

July 24, 2025 at 1:26 pm

i’ll never not get a kick out of such a softspoken, unassuming guy making some of the scariest movies of all time

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@JAFARS0N

July 24, 2025 at 1:26 pm

Best director in the genre! Love his movies!

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@firecrusades3397

July 24, 2025 at 1:31 pm

the best living screen writer and director.

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@Mothgirl7

July 24, 2025 at 1:39 pm

He’s my favorite director. Period.

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@thebigjuggalobowski

July 24, 2025 at 1:48 pm

Can anyone tell me what the song is in the bar in the Eddington scene?

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@SubZero-hs9xc

July 24, 2025 at 1:52 pm

This guy Is humble and down tò earth

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@TheEternalOuroboros

July 24, 2025 at 2:01 pm

“and More”? It was just these three films. No Beau is Afraid?

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@Beendushr

July 24, 2025 at 2:12 pm

I would have been great as one of the girls of the cult because whenever Florence cry I wanna cry too

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@baeleef_

July 24, 2025 at 2:15 pm

Best movies ever

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@becca32069

July 24, 2025 at 2:19 pm

I love how gracious he is in each scene breakdown giving credit to his colleagues and the actors! Thank you for this interview!

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@killdeerhunters

July 24, 2025 at 2:22 pm

I rewatch Midsommar and Hereditary every year since they came out and they only get better with time.

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@ChristianB258

July 24, 2025 at 2:27 pm

11:09 He’s about to Joaquin to frame

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@Logan-dn6uv

July 24, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Hereditary❤

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@CallumMyers1995

July 24, 2025 at 2:37 pm

1:25 I actually believed him for a second 😂

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@Imaonymous

July 24, 2025 at 2:41 pm

I love him so much y’all will never understand

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@sarahshere789

July 24, 2025 at 2:44 pm

went to see hereditary in the theater thinking it was “just another indie thriller”

I was terrified for weeks after😭

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@BonShula

July 24, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Buy a ticket? I’m a socialist and it should be free

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@aespacomeback

July 24, 2025 at 3:08 pm

beau is afraid snub is crazy

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@hanaphelps9971

July 24, 2025 at 3:35 pm

Ugh I needddddd Beau is Afraid breakdown!!!!

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@hanaphelps9971

July 24, 2025 at 3:42 pm

I can’t believe Florence wasn’t a crier before Midsommar. She is PHENOMENAL ❤❤❤❤❤❤

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@Monsterassassin3

July 24, 2025 at 3:45 pm

I love how hard he tries to hide his obvious discomfort doing press videos like this, we appreciate them!

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Backstage at Zara Larsson’s Viral Lollapalooza Show | Soundcheck | Vogue

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August 14, 2026

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An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Zara Larsson prepares for her viral Lollapalooza performance. As the Swedish pop star gets ready for one of her biggest gigs yet, a show-stopping concert at Chicago’s iconic Lollapalooza music festival, she gives us an intimate look at her day. We begin eight hours before showtime in Zara’s hotel room, where she does vocal warm-ups, eats breakfast, and reminisces about the last time she played Lollapalooza, ten years ago. Once she arrives at the festival grounds, Zara gets into glam, drawing inspiration from a colorful, sea-dwelling crawfish. After spending time in hair and makeup, she heads backstage for a few final rehearsals with her dancers before taking the stage.

Director: Chrissy Mahlmeister
Director of Photography: Brian Wingert
Editors: Katie Wolford, Billy Ward

Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Producers, On Set: Lily Hamilton, Qieara Lesesne
Coordinating Producer: Lea Donenberg
Steadicam: Andy G Cat
1st Assistant Camera: Jason Mitchneck
2nd Assistant Camera: AJ Holtel
Gaffer: Snore Doumbia
Audio: Brendan Reilly
Production Assistants: Reggie Swoverland, Isabella Rodda

Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Senior Line Producer: Jen Santos

Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Tour Audio Mix: Bob Boyle
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch

Global Video Director: Lauren Mendoza
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VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri

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“I can curl my lashes in a moving car!” Indian actress Kriti Sanon walks us through her bronzy, glowy “girls’ night out” beauty routine. The Bollywood star talks about when she first got into skin care, the importance of fiber in your diet, being a “dry-skin girlie,” and why she conceals where most people contour.

Director: Gabrielle Reich
DP: Rashi Bisht
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Producers, By The Gram: Priyanka Bucha, Nidhi Marwah
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
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Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Production Managers, By The Gram: Bhawan Ganpathy, Shivam Ganiga
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