CLEAN : US director Michael Mann speaks at Lumiere film festival

The transcript discusses a director's approach to filmmaking, focusing on the challenges and narrative structure of the film 'Heat'. It explores character development, empathy, and ensemble casting. The director also shares insights into the formal structure and storytelling techniques used in 'Heat'. Additionally, future projects inspired by literature, such as 'The Battle of Way' and 'Comanche', are mentioned.

What aspect of filmmaking does the director find most challenging?

• Casting the right actors

• Editing the final cut

• Developing complex narratives

• Choosing filming locations

How does the director describe the narrative structure of 'Heat'?

• As a linear storyline

• As a piece of music

• As a documentary style

• As a series of flashbacks

What technique does the director use in 'Heat' to add depth to the characters?

• Breaking the fourth wall

• Using voiceovers

• Alternating between crime stories and personal lives

• Including dream sequences

Which book is the director planning to adapt into an 8-hour series?

• The Things They Carried

• Dispatches

• The City of Way

• Black Hawk Down

Who is set to star in the director's upcoming film 'Comanche'?

• Hugh Jackman

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Tom Hanks

• Brad Pitt