CLEAN : Cannes presents: Son of Saul

The transcript covers a filmmaker's reflections on their work, particularly in relation to Bella Tarr, and explores the role of the Sonderkommando during the Holocaust, emphasizing their victimization. It also discusses the challenges faced in co-producing a film, including refusals from various countries and the eventual return to the Hungarian film fund. The film's script is praised as extraordinary, though it is considered risky due to its sensitive topic.

What is the filmmaker's perspective on the Sonderkommando's role during the Holocaust?

• They were solely victims.

• They were neither victims nor perpetrators.

• They were both perpetrators and victims.

• They were primarily perpetrators.

Why was it essential for the filmmaker to co-produce with different countries?

• To gain international recognition.

• To enhance the film's visual effects.

• To incorporate diverse languages and cultural backgrounds.

• To reduce production costs.

What was the main reason for the refusals from potential co-producers?

• The film's language barriers.

• The high production costs.

• The filmmaker's lack of experience.

• The film's controversial topic.

How did the Hungarian film fund respond to the script?

• They refused to read it.

• They suggested major changes.

• They found it ordinary.

• They thought it was extraordinary.

What was the filmmaker's understanding of the film's risky nature?

• They felt it was due to the film's budget.

• They understood it was because it was their first film.

• They thought it was because of the film's genre.

• They believed it was due to the film's length.