It was enlightening to be on the actors’ side for a few days, since I was able to spot several harsh decisions I have taken in the past. Harshness is not the problem; effectiveness is.
The director should be the last person to talk to the actors before shooting. Talk to the character, not the actor. To his ear, reveal a secret that would trigger unexpected contrasting emotions or thoughts. These injections would not necessarily take over the scene, but they may provide it with a certain complexity or unbalance.
No one has dared to cut the film we shot. We probably shouldn’t.
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