#paul muad'dib atreides

[the-gom-jabbar]

Paul really said "call me lil desert mouse" and went out and commited holy genocide looking like a kitten caught in the rain

[my-drama-heart2406]

I love how it's just Timothee Chalamet screaming his character's name, but somehow him and Denis Villeneuve made it into one of the most glorious lines in cinema history that people will talk about for decades.

[gwiyeounsonyeon]

paul atreides in dune one is boyish and awkward, not having grown into his skin yet his relationship with you is more of a situationship.

he wants a relationship with you so bad but hes way too nervous to do anything about it and instead keeps you at arms length too scared he might do something to fuck up and make you not want him.

you dont fuck but hes too awkward to call it making love, he likes to lay you down and explore your body, committing every little detail to memory even though hes already memorized everything about you.

hes eager to please you, fucking you and letting you fuck him whenever and however you want, he is completely and utterly down bad for you

[prickly-paprikash]

One of my favorite things about Denis Villeneuve's style is how utterly masterful he is at subtle storytelling. Using the visuals to tell a tale that, even when you don't figure it out explicitly, one feels it immediately.

In Dune Part 1, my favorite form of this is at the very beginning when the Herald of the Change arrives to formalize the transition of Arrakis' ownership from the Harkonnens to the Atreides. The procession is full of pomp and posturing, with the Herald speaking in this loud, bombastic voice just to announce what is already a given, and Leto responds with his own spectacle—the armies of Atreides, chanting as one. It's all a show, since at this point House Atreides has been commanded by the Emperor. The contract is a legal formality; the costly procession on Caladan was (un)necessary showmanship. In the books, showing off the illusion of power and authority is vital in maintaining this cruel, unyielding power system, and without bringing mention of it, the film shows this off too. Then, once the Duke has sealed the form with his signet ring, everything just... drops.

Leto looks at the Herald in the eye, and asks, "So, it's done?"

And just as Leto replied to the grandiose display of the Emperor, the Herald now replies with the levity the situation truly deserves.

"It's done."

Both the Herald and the Duke know what this truly is. It's not a reward. It's not a show of love. The Herald, at this moment, is looking at a dead man walking. Millions of their currency sunk into this process, barely five minutes in total, and all to simply declare it all "done."

You can even feel a sense of satisfaction from the Herald.

The Emperor, in his paranoia and envy, guided the hand of the Atreides into a trap. And the Atreides know it is their doom, but they have no choice. They are popular and loved by the Great Houses, but they are bound by honor. And bound by might.

And all of this, narrowed down into one brilliant scene.

Once again, this subtle, visual storytelling is in full display in Part 2, and my favorite by far happens on Giedi Prime.

The Bene Gesserit Sister, Lady Margot Fenring (who is also a Lady of her own House in the books), watches on as one of their prospects, Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha engages in ritual combat for his birthday. Afterwards, in a hallway lit by only the fireworks outside, she stalks the Harkonnen heir, and Feyd catches on immediately.

Here's the thing: barring other Sisters of the Bene Gesserit, Paul Atreides, and some very gifted Mentat Assassins—you will never know if a Sister of the Order is stalking you. From the beginning, she had wanted to be caught by him. A lure. A tantalizing bait, perfectly designed to entrap the feral Feyd.

And he sinks in immediately.

Here is where my favorite visual storytelling comes into play.

In the hallway, we begin with a fully covered Margot. She is veiled completely in shadow, with the oil fireworks illuminating only her visage.

Next, Feyd strikes and holds his blade to her neck, revealing her face. But only her face.

Slowly, the scene shows off little by little her skin. In the hall, I believe the most we see is her throat, and I could be mistaken. The light flashes erratically, and we see her the way Feyd must see her.

In the shadows, a threat. In the brief sparks of light, a curiosity.

And when Margot confuses him, leading him to the Guest Wing where she stays, the light fully shows her off. She's still in formal clothing, but now we see her dress. It reveals a plunging neckline that barely shows off the top of her chest. Her top is sleeveless, showing off her shoulders and the soft musculature of her arms. In the dark, we could clearly see her wearing a veil that covered her body.

And the light mimics her, stripping away and revealing something beautiful. Irresistible, especially to Feyd, who despite his high intelligence and skill, is just as brutal and animalistic as his uncle and brother. All three so easily give in to their vice, and Feyd is no different.

He is allured by her. He lusts after her.

And all this without a word hinting towards sex in their entire shared dialogue.

Just the use of light, shadow, and body to tell a story.

Afterwards, Margot speaks to the Reverend Mother and Princess Irulan, revealing that she has secured a child from Feyd in her womb, which again without saying anything specific immediately shows that the Sisters have such power over their own bodies that they can ensure fertilization and have complete knowledge over their pregnancy. They even control what sex the child will be, as alluded to in Dune Part 1 when Jessica, out of the love she had for Leto and his desire for a son, rebelled against the Bene Gesserit's orders and sired a male.

Again, without info-dumping, we immediately understand that this religious order engages in Eugenics, and uses sex, fanaticism, and more to control the Great Houses.

Please watch Dune. Please read Dune.

[rise-deepseamonster]

original post by @sarahandersoncomics on instagram

[teoft]

Muad'Dib

Wanted to try and do a take on the stillsuit

[dun-dun-dune]

What Dune 2 scene lives in your head rent-free?

Mine is Paul reusing "I recognize your steps, old man."

And Gurney removes his helmet, "You young pup."

Paul smiled so wide and happily, so boyishly, for what I feel is the first time that whole movie. It was like he was a kid again.

Then Gurney holds him close, so relieved and overjoyed that his Duke's son is alive, the boy he's known his whole life is alive-

My friends, who had already seen Dune 2 and wanted to watch it again to see my reactions, later on told me their favorite part was watching me react to Gurney being alive and reuniting with Paul. I don't know why that was their favorite part, I was slapping their arm the whole time

Truly a memorable moment cause I was trying my hardest not to scream like a banshee in the theatre. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.

[margarita-life]

Paul Muad'dib Atreides | THE ONE WHO POINTS THE WAY (Dune: Part Two)

Paul Muad'dib Atreides | THE ONE WHO POINTS THE WAY

link: https://youtu.be/e6ro6c4a7vk

"...I see a holy war spreading across the universe like unquenchable fire..."

#paulatreides #lisanalgaib #dune #DunePart2 #DunePartTwo

[nerdy-girlramblings]

I love how Paul's relationship with Jessica changes in Dune. He goes from having such a strong loyalty towards her to viewing her as an enemy because she encourages him to embrace the destiny that she helped create, that he wishes to reject because it leads to war with him at the center.

[0ynes]

SLAY MUAD'DIB SLAY

That shot with the worms in the background looks so fucking sick OFMG edit: people are saying that the first pic could be Alia, and if it is I might pass out

[jojoseames]

Supporter reward art! Paul Muad'Dib Atreides, riding the great sandworm Shai-Hulud across the spice fields of Arrakis! From "Dune"!

(Patreon.com/JoJoSeames)

[kamisk]

Masterlist

Paul Atreides

Series:

Me and the Devil (ao3 link) by @tremendum

One-Shots:

Drabbles:

[instant-ramen]

Paul Muad'dib Atreides (Suite) | Dune: Part Two (OST) by Hans Zimmer

Dreams are messages from the deep. 

[endrae]

my heart calls for arrakis

[bakastandotsukai]

that one scene in Dune Part Two (iykyk)

[thedeadtravelfast]

this is the plot right?