Platon Instagram – martin scorsese. “I first came to New York to work with John Kennedy Jr. He founded a political magazine called ‘George’ and I was recruited as one of his main photographers. He sent me on a rock and roll tour through America, giving me the most extraordinary access to the most fascinating people, the movers and the shakers of our time. We had a deal, he would continue to give me unprecedented access to people that I would not normally have access to, and in return I had to be human and not be dazzled by their status and power. He wanted me to show what it’s really like to meet these people. The moment I would step back from the edge, the deal would be over. One of my first portraits for John was of Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was a hero of mine and his films have directly shaped my narrative. I photographed this legendary director in his private cinema/screening room. You can’t tell that despite his short height, he was a towering inferno of talent. As I set up my studio in his screening room, I could see all of his actor’s gestures embedded in his personality. A little bit of Harvey Keitel, a little piece of Robert De Niro. I remember the room being freezing, and I asked him, ‘why is the AC cranked to such an insane level?’ He replied, ‘I need the cold to keep me edgy while I watch my movies. I never want to feel comfortable or sleepy.’ Mr. Scorsese, I salute you.”