Santosh Sivan Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | FC at Cannes'24

Santosh Sivan speaks with Anupama Chopra about receiving the prestigious Pierre Angénieux tribute at the Cannes Film Festival. During the conversation, Sivan reflects on his journey, recalling his first film, which he completed in just six days. He shares his unique approach to cinematography, likening his process to creating music, where light and shadow play like a melody. Sivan also discusses his positive view on the widespread use of camera phones, believing they enhance the audience's understanding of visual language. Additionally, he recounts his decision to forge his own path after graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India, choosing not to follow the conventional route.

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00:00 - At Cannes'24 with Santosh Sivan
00:40 - First Asian to be given the Pierre Angénieux tribute
01:30 - Shooting his first film in SIX days
03:58 - Does a Cinematographer need to have a style?
06:02 - Creating images over the years, and what changes
09:34 - What did Mr. Sivan learn from M.F. Hussain
13:32 - Deciding not to assist, and starting his career independently
18:26 - How does Mr. Sivan now choose his films?

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