Brazilian director Walter Salles is one of the prestigious guests of the “Conversations” section of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, where his latest film, the magnificent “I’m Still Here” was also at the centre of a Gala Screening.
The masterclass, moderated by Jean-Pierre Lavoignat, truly delightful and captivating, was illuminated by the humanistic elegance and profound gentleness of the artist as well as the genuine excitement with which he approaches every moment of the process of making movies, always hoping to be surprised and willing to take risks.
Following the “Conversation” and in light of it, we met the author of the Golden Bear-, Golden Globe- and BAFTA-winning film “Central Station“ (1998) to discuss the both galvanising and heartbreaking “I’m Still Here” which after its successful premiere at the last Venice Film Festival