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Mike Leigh

The whole thing about making films in an organic film on location is that it's not all about characters, relationships and themes, it's also about place and the poetry of place. It's about the spirit of what you find, the accidents of what you stumble acr

Mike Leigh

Poetry

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Mike Leigh is emphasizing that filmmaking on location involves capturing more than just the story and characters; it also requires paying attention to the unique atmosphere and unexpected moments that the setting offers. He highlights how the environment itself contributes a poetic quality that shapes the film’s overall feeling and meaning.

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