The Business
Director Todd Haynes & Producer Christine Vachon on 'Carol'
Director Todd Haynes and producer Christine Vachon trace tell us about the long journey to make their newest movie, Carol. Despite their past success, they say they still face resistance in the industry whenever they pitch a movie about women without any male leads.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenDirector Todd Haynes has established himself as an indie filmmaker who creates memorable roles for women, including his newest film, Carol, which stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Oscar-nominated, respectively, as best actress and best supporting actress. Haynes and Carol producer Christine Vachon tell us that their past success didn't make it easier to find money when financiers learned there would be no male leads in their movie. They also talk about one of their earliest projects, Superstar, the Karen Carpenter biopic made entirely with Barbies.
Photo: Director Todd Haynes and star Cate Blanchett on the set of Carol. © 2015 The Weinstein Company
