59th Berlin Film Festival: Deutschland '09 Interviews

The transcript discusses the evolution of a story idea into a film. Initially, the story was a concept in the creator's mind, which found its place in a collaborative film project. The process involved extensive discussions with filmmakers, focusing on the necessity and unity of the film. Despite not having definitive answers, screenplays began to form, providing insights into the film's potential. The discussion process, rich with open questions, ultimately led to a film that prioritizes inquiry over definitive answers.

What was the initial stage of the speaker's story development?

• It was a spontaneous idea.

• It was a long-standing concept in their mind.

• It was inspired by another film.

• It was a collaborative effort from the start.

What was the purpose of the monthly meetings with filmmakers?

• To finalize the film's script.

• To discuss the film's necessity and unity.

• To select the cast for the film.

• To determine the film's budget.

How did the speaker describe the outcome of their discussions?

• They led to a finalized film script.

• They concluded with a decision to cancel the project.

• They resulted in more questions than answers.

• They produced screenplays that answered their questions.

What was the speaker's view on the role of questions in the film process?

• Questions are less important than answers.

• Questions are valuable for generating creative material.

• Questions should be avoided to prevent confusion.

• Questions are only useful in the early stages.

What did the speaker find amusing about the screenplay development?

• They had a budget before having a script.

• They had answers before asking questions.

• They had directors before having a story.

• They had screenplays before finding answers.