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Actors Quote by Mike Figgis

“In discussing the process with the actors, I made it…” quote by Mike Figgis — Download Open image

“In discussing the process with the actors, I made it clear to them that they could improvise but that the sum total of their improvisation needed to impart certain plot points, and schematic material.”

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I might have a guitar or a piano on set to play something for the actors.

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I had no plans to be a director.

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But I don't have such a strong desire to need to get away from filmmaking.

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I'm a huge fan of world cinema, because each country uses cinema in a very individual way.

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