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Atom Egoyan on "Seven Veils" and Italian Cinema
Atom Egoyan discusses his new film "Seven Veils," the differences between directing for theater and film, and the influence of Italian cinema on his work.
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Italy
EntertainmentFilmCinemaTheaterOperaDirector
Matera Film FestivalAcademy (Italian Film Distribution Company)University Of Toronto
Atom EgoyanAmanda SeyfriedDonato SanteramoRichard StraussOscar Wilde
- What advice does Egoyan offer to young artists?
- Egoyan emphasized the importance of embracing failure and resilience for young artists. He believes that the fear of failure often prevents experimentation and that success is overrated, stressing the learning value inherent in setbacks.
- How has Italian cinema influenced Atom Egoyan's career?
- Egoyan's career has been significantly influenced by Italian cinema, particularly the works of Rossellini, Visconti, Fellini, Antonioni, and Pasolini, whose "Teorema" he cites as life-changing. His early success with Italian distribution solidified his relationship with Italian filmmaking.
- How does Egoyan integrate opera and film in "Seven Veils?"
- In "Seven Veils," Egoyan uses a blend of cinema, music, and theater, incorporating opera singers alongside film actors. The film's score, composed by Mychael Danna, blends Richard Strauss's work with unique instrumentation.
- What is the central theme explored in Egoyan's new film, "Seven Veils?"
- Egoyan's new film, "Seven Veils," starring Amanda Seyfried, explores a female director's obsessive reconstruction of Salome, uncovering past trauma and questioning whether its erotic energy is real or imagined.
- What are the key differences between directing for theater and film, according to Atom Egoyan?
- Atom Egoyan, the director of "Seven Veils," discussed the differences between directing for theater and film, highlighting the need for actors to deeply understand their roles for stage performances compared to the single-take perfection required for film.