I never, ever thought I could work in the film industry, said Blanchett.
I was resigned happily to having a career in the theater.
But I loved watching films, and I had such an eclectic taste.
Cate Blanchett and Guy MaddinIFFR
I think its the benefit of growing up with four Australian terrestrial channels.
Our teacher treated us like adults.
She also cited the work of Jane Campion as a huge inspiration for her.
Among some of his films areMy Winnipeg,The Saddest Music in the WorldandThe Green Fog.
I wrote, but then I discovered these kind of primitively human movies that really moved me.
Eraserheadwas a real eye opener rest in peace, David.
My father had died when I was 21.
I just started reading Greek tragedies, because those things have been entrenched for 2500 years.
Theres got to be something I can steal, said Maddin.
But I think its often in trying to replicate, in a strange way that you find something unique.
Id never dwell on that feeling.
You have to let it go, said Blanchett.
Its like a love affair.
Its sort of like, Oh, that was amazing.
You have to be so grateful that youve had that experience of flow.
