Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Kevin Costner's DANCES WITH WOLVES is the film that ultimately changed his career. Already on his way to movie stardom, he turned down heavyweight blockbuster roles to instead dedicated nearly two years of his life to his directorial debut: a three hour western, a third of which was subtitled, and a film he started shooting without the funds to complete it.
Simon Brew tells the behind the scenes story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
0:00 The Gamble That Defined a Career
0:58 The Origins of a Creative Partnership
3:50 Writing the Novel Instead of a Script
7:31 The Daunting Shadow of Heaven's Gate
16:15 Building a Studio in the Wilderness
27:34 The Complexity of the Buffalo Hunt
37:44 Defying the Odds at the Box Office
Kevin Costner's DANCES WITH WOLVES is the film that ultimately changed his career. Already on his way to movie stardom, he turned down heavyweight blockbuster roles to instead dedicated nearly two years of his life to his directorial debut: a three hour western, a third of which was subtitled, and a film he started shooting without the funds to complete it.
Simon Brew tells the behind the scenes story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
0:00 The Gamble That Defined a Career
0:58 The Origins of a Creative Partnership
3:50 Writing the Novel Instead of a Script
7:31 The Daunting Shadow of Heaven's Gate
16:15 Building a Studio in the Wilderness
27:34 The Complexity of the Buffalo Hunt
37:44 Defying the Odds at the Box Office
