Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Cinema with 'Su propio infierno' After a Decade Away

Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, born in Copenhagen in 1970, is making his return to feature filmmaking with a new project titled 'Su propio infierno'. This marks his first feature since 'The Neon Demon' was released in theaters in 2016, ending a decade-long absence from the medium. During that time, Refn was far from idle: he collaborated with Hideo Kojima on the 'Death Stranding' video games, performing a character through motion capture, and he released two streaming miniseries. The first, 'Demasiado viejo para morir joven' (Too Old to Die Young), premiered on Amazon in 2019, followed by 'Cowboy de Copenhague' (Copenhagen Cowboy) on Netflix in 2023. Refn noted that his distinctive style remained intact in these miniseries, which are characterized by a slow pace and a militant approach. In a statement, Refn remarked, 'I'm not sure I'm very well-liked by Amazon or Netflix, but I have really enjoyed working with them.' He also compared himself to Hans Christian Andersen, saying, 'If Hans Christian Andersen were still alive, it would be me.' The new film is described as a title that shelters all of his fetishes. The article also mentions that the directors of 'Naza' will not return to Israel yet due to threats from Netanyahu, though this appears to be a separate news item. Refn's return to cinema is significant as it brings one of Denmark's most stylistically distinctive directors back to the big screen after a period focused on episodic streaming content.