CLEAN: American Film Festival opens with Gilliam screening

The transcript discusses the creation and reception of a movie, highlighting initial uncertainties and the eventual positive reception in France. It touches on the challenges of making films with mid-range budgets and shares various thoughts and experiences related to the film industry.

What was the initial perception of the movie made by the speaker?

How did the audience in France react to the movie?

What challenges does the speaker mention regarding movie budgets?

What does the speaker suggest about the quality of movies made in between high and low budgets?

What does the speaker imply about the duration of the movie shoot?