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James Gray recognition at Locarno Film Festival
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American filmmaker James Gray was selected to receive the Pardo alla Carriera (Career Achievement Award) at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. During the festival, Gray's Gray’s new film, "Paper Tiger," ‘Paper Tiger’, starring Adam Driver and Miles Teller, Teller with supporting roles from Scarlett Johansson, was screened. Gray also participated in screened at the Piazza Grande open-air cinema. The film follows two brothers whose pursuit of the American Dream leads to conflict with the Russian mafia. In press discussions where he discussions, Gray reflected on his directorial philosophy and the nature of cinema. cinema, describing it as the ‘closest thing we have to a dream’ and a ‘window into somebody else’s consciousness.’ Regarding his style, Gray noted that he often shoots rehearsals because ‘messiness is always interesting’ and stated, ‘I’m not a good director of actors,’ explaining that he prefers to prioritize the performers' comfort and freedom to connect naturally. Reflecting on his career, Gray attributed early breakthroughs, such as his debut film ‘Little Odessa’, to chance and the support of festival juries rather than calculated strategy. He also noted that directors often have less control over their success than industry mythology suggests.
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