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Alexander Payne (Screen Talk)

In a revealing and occasionally barbed interview from 2011, Payne reviewed his career to date, its unifying themes and his unique approach to crafting a story.

Inside Film 2011 56 mins

Overview

With just five films in his first 20 years, you could call Alexander Payne selective. But when they include Sideways and Election, who cares? In this extended interview from 2011, Payne discusses his sixth feature, The Descendants, and explains his love of the absurd, bittersweet lives of characters like Tracy Flick and Warren Schmidt. He also previewed what would become his next project, Nebraska.

Original title

Alexander Payne Screen Talk

Featuring

Alexander Payne and Mike Goodridge

Genres

Inside Film and Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Subjects

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