In opera, everyone's watching from a fixed viewpoint, and that really challenges you. Lighting, the sets, stage groupings, the music-but doesn't relate too much to film. Bruce Beresford challengefilmfix Change image and share on social
There were movies that always made me want to be a director. You see brilliant scenes and the way the emotions were handled. I thought, I'd really like to do that. Bruce Beresford brilliantdirectoremotion Change image and share on social
Everyone has seen photographs of Mexicans wearing those big sombreros. When you come to Mexico, the astonishing thing is, nobody wears these hats at all. Bruce Beresford astonishbighat Change image and share on social
On stage, the audience watches from a fixed viewpoint and the director cannot retake something he doesn't like. It has to work straight through. Bruce Beresford audiencedirectorfix Change image and share on social
I'd really been interested in opera when I was about 16, and I really like staging them. Bruce Beresford interestopusstage Change image and share on social
In silent movies, they tended to put the camera down, and everybody walked in front of it and acted, and then they all walked off. Cutting was quite infrequent. Bruce Beresford actcameracut Change image and share on social
In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire. Bruce Beresford carlislefindfloyd Change image and share on social
It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying. Bruce Beresford characterconnecthit Change image and share on social
I don't rehearse films as much as opera or theatre. When I began directing films I thought a long rehearsal was a good idea. Experience showed me that the best performance was often left in a rehearsal room. Bruce Beresford begindirectexperience share on social
With a film, I do my best to understand the author's intentions and try to bring the characters to life. Bruce Beresford authorbringcharacter Change image and share on social
