Shutter Island Press Conference: 60th Berlin Film Festival

The speaker reflects on a decade-long collaboration with Leo, highlighting their work on films like The Aviator and Departed. They discuss Leo's growth as an actor, emphasizing the importance of trust and comradeship in their partnership. The conversation transitions to audience interaction, inviting questions.

What does the speaker find remarkable about working with Leo despite their generational gap?

• Their mutual interest in directing

• Their shared love for classic films

• Their ability to find new ways of working together

• Their similar acting styles

How does the speaker describe Leo's development as an actor?

• As a young man developing into an extraordinary actor

• As stagnant and unchanging

• As someone who struggles with complex roles

• As an actor who prefers stage performances

What early film of Leo's made the speaker recognize his talent?

• Inception

• Titanic

• The Great Gatsby

• What's Eating Gilbert Grape

What is considered the key factor in the speaker's collaboration with Leo?

• Similar backgrounds

• Trust

• Shared interests

• Financial success

In which film did the speaker and Leo reach a strong sense of comradeship?

• Shutter Island

• Departed

• Gangs of New York

• The Aviator