INTERVIEW: Daniele Cipri at It Was The Son Interviews: 69th Venice Film Festival on 9/2/12 in Venice, Italy.

The speaker discusses their preference for using grotesque and surreal elements in storytelling, as opposed to realism. They describe a personal crisis when adapting a powerful true story into a film, as they wanted to maintain their unique style. The speaker emphasizes the use of digital technology to create art and eliminate unwanted elements, highlighting their artistic intent and creative process.

What storytelling approach does the speaker prefer over realism?

• Fantasy

• Historical accuracy

• Grotesque and surrealism

• Documentary

What challenge did the speaker face when adapting a novel into a film?

• Lack of resources

• Difficulty in casting

• Time constraints

• Struggle with realism

How does the speaker use digital technology in their creative process?

• To improve lighting

• To eliminate unwanted elements

• To create special effects

• To enhance sound quality

What is the speaker's intent when using surreal elements in their work?

• To achieve a unique artistic expression

• To follow traditional storytelling

• To confuse the audience

• To create a realistic portrayal

What does the speaker consider as a form of art?

• Any digital creation

• Only realistic depictions

• Only traditional painting

• Any occurrence in their creative process