WOMEN IN FILM

A scene from Cecilia Miniucchi’s film “Expired,” featuring from left, Samantha Morton, Jason Patric and Teri Garr.


By JOHN ANDERSON
Published: June 22, 2008
New York Times

For Ms. Wertmüller being a storyteller is what’s important. “Fellini said, ‘When you are trying to direct, they will tell you there are a lot of rules,’ ” she said. “ ‘Of course these rules are important, but in reality the way to tell a story is the way you would tell it to your friends in a cafe. And if you have a talent as a narrator, you will tell this story well. Otherwise all the technique in the world will never help you.’ ” (Article)

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