"You don't fail with a film, you fail with the audience. But like an apple tree is supposed to make apples, an artist is supposed to make art. You don't know how you continue to create but you do," says French filmmaker Agnes Varda in this documentary featuring 10 interviews with "Great Directors." The producer and director is Angela Ismailos. She has chosen an interesting mix of talented artists from around the world who talk about movies, creativity, collaboration, politics, and much more.
John Sayles comments on the undertow of politics in all films. David Lynch alludes to the lessons that can be learned from failure. Stephen Frears considers the literary textures of his films. Liliana Cavani talks about her obsession with Fascism. Todd Haynes salutes filmmakers who have influenced him. Bernardo Bertolucci reflects upon one of his early films. Catherine Breillat talks about the pleasure in breaking the rules. Ken Loach responds to the question of the political nature of his films. And Richard Linklater reveals his favorite film among those he has directed.
There is nothing earth-shattering here but Ismailos shows the diversity of talent and subject matter in the wide world of film.
