| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/7/1 |
| Title | Walter Salles |
| Date | 19 August 2004 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 3 WAV files (660.9 MB, 137.4 MB and 521.4MB) |
| Creator Name | British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| Description | Audio recording of an interview with film director Walter Salles in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with host Geoff Andrew of the National Film Theatre introducing a screening of Salles film the Motorcycle Diaries, followed by some further clips showcasing Salles other work. Andrew then proceeds to put questions to Salles. The recording takes the form of a question and answer session with members of the audience from 44.10 on track 1.
A summary of topics discussed is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Introductions and film clips
03.38 Interest in filmmaking and documentaries
08.25 Using improvisation in Central Station
10.40 Using visuals to tell stories rather than words
13.42 Making films that deal with social and political issues
16.04 Behind the Sun as a tribute to earlier Brazilian filmmaking
19.00 Mythical elements in Behind the Sun
21.23 Experiences of making The Motorcycle Diaries
26.05 Extras in the Motorcycle Diaries
28.40 The challenge of making the Motorcycle Diaries
31.25 Shooting scenes in a leper colony
34.07 Views on Latin American cinema
37.59 Casting the Motorcycle Diaries
44.10 Dark Water
Track 2:
00.00 Dark Water (cont.)
00.10 Reaction to the Motorcycle Diaries in Cuba
03.24 Taking on a story about a historical figure
08.08 Portraying Che Guevara.
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: The Motorcycle Diaries; Central Station and Behind the Sun. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Related Material | Possible duplicate on audio cassette. Details at http://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmItems/154381612 |
| Format | Electronic record |
| Tape recording |