INTERVIEW: Ariel Vromen on what attrached him to the story at The Iceman Interviews: 69th Venice Film Festival

The transcript discusses the five-year journey of bringing Richard Kuklinski's story to the big screen. It highlights the challenges of creating a unique gangster film, the process of script development, and the difficulties in casting and financing. The focus is on finding a unique angle for the film and overcoming production hurdles, including actor scheduling issues.

How long has the speaker been working on the Richard Kuklinski film project?

• Three years

• Ten years

• Five years

• Seven years

What was the main challenge in creating a gangster film according to the speaker?

• Choosing the right soundtrack

• Developing a unique angle

• Securing a filming location

• Finding a suitable cast

What did the speaker focus on to make the gangster film stand out?

• A unique angle

• A famous director

• A high budget

• A popular soundtrack

What was a significant challenge in getting the film financed?

• Lack of interest from investors

• Michael Shannon's busy schedule

• High production costs

• Limited audience appeal

Why was Michael Shannon's involvement in the film challenging?

• He was busy with theater commitments

• He demanded a high salary

• He was working on another film

• He was not interested in the role