One of the reasons why some of my films seem so slow is because the soundtrack isn't expressive enough - maybe they need more sound or music.
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Most of the top actors and actresses may be working in ten or twelve films at the same time, so they will give one director two hours and maybe shoot in Bombay in the morning and Madras in the evening. It happens.
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What is attempted in these film is of course a synthesis. But it can be seen by someone who has his feet in both cultures. Someone who will bring to bear on the films involvement and detachment in equal measure.
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Ever since Two Daughters I've been composing my own music.
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