The article discusses the perspective of a filmmaker regarding genre and storytelling. Emphasizing that the story comes first, the filmmaker prefers to determine the suitable genre afterwards, often mixing genres to enhance character representation. The success of '8 Women,' transformed from a play into a musical, is highlighted, showcasing challenges in direction and actor interpretations. The conversation touches on the filmmaker's admiration for 'Potiche' and hints at the possibility of a sequel set in the 1980s, though practical considerations loom due to the current challenges faced by a key actor.
I don't care about genre. What interests me is first the story. When I have the story, I try to find the best genre with which to communicate it.
8 Women was not a musical to begin with. That was based on a play. A bad play. Old-fashioned. But I loved the plot: eight women and one of them is a murderer.
Catherine and I met again afterwards...maybe our next film, Potiche, was easier for her because she was the main woman rather than one of eight.
I'd love to see the continuing exploits of the Pujol umbrella factory...the sequel could be in the 1980s. That's an idea.
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