Normally as a director, you... by Peter Weir, an Australian Director

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“Normally as a director, you do look at other films and things that are relevant. But with this film, it became impossible because I became so aware of the camera placement.”

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Peter Weir

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Name: Peter Weir

Nationality: Australian

Date of Birth: Aug 21, 1944

Profession: Director

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I'd love to have another film to go on to. I'm in the mood to work. But I have to be patient, you know, to find that particular kind of project. Occasionally I'll write one myself if I can summon up the energy.

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Music stops you from thinking.

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It was immediately apparent that it was full of tricky ingredients to balance. In fact, I found it very intriguing. What held me back from saying yes to the producer was that I wasn't sure who could play Truman.

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