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just in general, what if any responsibilty does a director have when making a film in finding a balance between pure artistic vision

Posted by: islander (a.k.a del_CHG_islander2) on May 12, 07:29 in response to Peterlee's post DL: Roadside Attractions will not release "The Sea...

and commercial appeal?

should van sant have ever made this film; surely he would have known what a hard sell it would be to audiences?

is it more important to allow directors absolute freedom (even if it means the film is unwatchable) or broaden the appeal (and maybe lose some greatness) because ultimately movies have to sell tickets?

DL: Roadside Attractions will not release "The Sea of Trees" in USA [SETRE] Peterlee May 12, 06:15

just in general, what if any responsibilty does a director have when making a film in finding a balance between pure artistic vision islander May 12, 07:29

I would hope the producers/financiers of such directors/films would know what they were getting into when funding these projects {nm} BSmurf May 12, 07:45

In this case, it sounds more like the artistic vision wasn't well-executed. But generally, I'd say it is more about whether the director and RogerMore May 12, 08:45

it was supposed to be oscar candy which has a dedicated audience, just like any niche. Its always a balance between commercial appeal and Moviesnob May 12, 09:45

thanks for the thoughts islander May 12, 10:06

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