Producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson Criticizes Netflix's Closed System

Veteran producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson is speaking out about his vision for filmmaking as he prepares to accept the Raimondo Rezzonico Award at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. Known for his work on projects like Wild at Heart and Basquiat, Sighvatsson shared his honest perspective on how the film industry is shifting today.

He specifically pointed out that he is not a fan of the model used by platforms like Netflix. He described their films as living in a closed system, which is the opposite of the kind of cinema he wants to create. For him, the focus should remain on traditional storytelling rather than the technological constraints often found in streaming services.

Sighvatsson also touched on how modern film festivals are changing and shared his views on the impact of artificial intelligence in the arts. As a seasoned industry voice, his comments remind us that the heart of great movies still lies in the human stories behind them rather than the platforms that host them.