Nicolas Winding Refn Discusses New Film, Health Scare and Future Ryan Gosling Collaboration

Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn discussed his new film, a past health crisis, and upcoming creative plans in an interview with France 24's Eve Jackson at the Deauville American Film Festival, according to France 24.

Refn, known for directing "Drive" and "Bronson," returns to feature filmmaking with "Her Private Hell," a project described by France 24 as a "neon-soaked fever dream" starring Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton. The release comes a decade after his 2016 film "The Neon Demon."

During the interview, Refn spoke about a near-death experience that he said changed his life, though specific details of the incident were not disclosed in the source material.

The director also addressed the polarized reception his films have historically received, telling France 24 that he views such division among audiences and critics as a marker of success rather than a setback.

Refn additionally revealed plans to reunite with actor Ryan Gosling for a third film collaboration, which would come 15 years after the pair worked together on "Drive," the 2011 film that helped cement both their reputations in contemporary cinema.

Further details about the timeline or specifics of the planned Gosling project were not provided in the interview excerpt.