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Peter Greenaway film sparks debate over directorial freedom

Original: "Everyone involved will need to accept what surely should have been obvious from the outset, namely that when you commis

A commentary circulating online argues that anyone commissioning a Peter Greenaway film must accept they will get exactly that – a Greenaway film – and risk disaster by trying to reshape it into something else. The remark has struck a chord with film fans, reigniting discussion about the British director's uncompromising style and whether producers should expect the unexpected when hiring a distinctive auteur.

Why now: Discussion of a Peter Greenaway film and the tension between a director's singular vision and commercial expectations.

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• "Everyone involved will need to accept what surely should have been obvious from the outset, namely that when you commission Peter Greenaway to make a film, that’s exactly what you are going to get – a Peter Greenaway film – and you risk disaster if you try to turn it into… · kleptones · 4

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