CLEAN : Cannes: Press conference for 'The Eight Mountains', an epic tale of friendship

The transcript discusses the creation and themes of a film, focusing on character development, artistic choices, and the role of silence. It reflects on personal experiences and modern life challenges, emphasizing the importance of trust and freedom in the creative process. The film explores essential life themes through the lens of friendship and destiny.

What is the central focus of the story introduced in the first section?

• A documentary on wildlife conservation

• A journey of two friends exploring essential life themes

• A scientific exploration of space

• A historical account of urban development

In the second section, what element did the filmmakers emphasize to enhance the storytelling?

• Fast-paced action scenes

• Silence and natural sounds

• Complex dialogue

• Loud background music

What was the filmmakers' approach to the creative process as discussed in the final section?

• Solo decision-making by the director

• Collaborative and exploratory

• Strict adherence to the script

• Focus on special effects

How did the filmmakers view the role of trust and freedom in their work?

• As essential components for success

• As secondary to financial considerations

• As obstacles to creativity

• As unnecessary distractions

What challenge did the actors face in portraying their characters?

• Portraying characters different from themselves

• Memorizing complex scientific terms

• Playing characters similar to themselves

• Performing in a foreign language