You make sure that there's a structure that's interesting for them to play on top of, then do temp versions and try it on the film. By the time the players come to the recording session, I've found what works.… — Mike Figgis Copy Share Image
I would certainly say that films like Time Code and the Loss of Sexual Innocence were far more rewarding to me in terms of… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
I started using film as part of live theatre performance - what used to be called performance art - and I became intrigued by… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
The function of camera movement is to assist the storytelling. That's all it is. It cannot be there just to demonstrate itself. — Mike Figgis Copy Share
It's difficult working with very rich actors, because inevitably they become a little spoilt, and the managers and agents tend to control things more… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
In a way, the history of jazz's development is a small mirror of classical music's development through the centuries. Now jazz is a living… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
There's a sadness to the human condition that I think music is good for. It gives a counterpoint to the visual beauty, and adds… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
I never had any urge or desire to do like a big spectacular movie with thousands and thousands of extras. I'd rather watch paint… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
I'm a huge fan of world cinema, because each country uses cinema in a very individual way. — Mike Figgis Copy Share
You can do really slow movements with it, like zooming in for a minute and a half. The audience isn't aware that the camera… — Mike Figgis Copy Share
There's nothing quite like the idea of failing spectacularly to excite a film maker — Mike Figgis Copy Share
