INTERVIEW: Naomi Watts on the physical demands of

The transcript discusses the emotional and physical challenges faced during filming, particularly the wave sequence, which took six weeks to shoot. The speaker reflects on the creative liberties taken and emphasizes the importance of sticking to the truth, guided by Maria's input and letters. The narrative aims to authentically represent Maria's experiences and those of her family.

What was the main challenge faced by the speaker while watching the scenes?

• The scenes were poorly directed.

• The scenes were not realistic.

• The scenes were emotionally and physically intense.

• The scenes were too long.

How long did the filming of the wave sequence take?

• Eight weeks

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

• Six weeks

What was the speaker's approach to adding personal touches to the story?

• Changing the main character

• Ignoring the original story

• Sticking to the truth of Maria's experiences

• Adding fictional elements

Who provided guidance to the speaker during the storytelling process?

• Maria

• The producer

• The scriptwriter

• The director

What was the speaker's main focus during the scriptwriting process?

• Maintaining authenticity to real events

• Ensuring the story was entertaining

• Adding dramatic elements

• Creating a fictional narrative