“With Cold Sassy Tree having its first production, I saw no necessity to do anything other than produce it with the correct setting.” Bruce Beresford
“Quite a few operas are still being commissioned around the world, although nothing apart from audience popularity can ensure more than a few performances.” Bruce … Read More
“Everyone has seen photographs of Mexicans wearing those big sombreros. When you come to Mexico, the astonishing thing is, nobody wears these hats at all.” … Read More
“With a film, I do my best to understand the author’s intentions and try to bring the characters to life.” Bruce Beresford
“When we were trying to get the money together for the film, one reason that was consistently given for not investing in it was that … Read More
“Perhaps the most difficult thing is shooting scenes set 6,000 feet up in the mountains of Mexico.” Bruce Beresford
“The number of opera houses around the world and the high attendance rates show that opera an art form that is more popular than ever.” … Read More
“At HBO, they seem to be well-informed. They make what I think are really quite mature films.” Bruce Beresford
“I don’t rehearse films as much as opera or theatre. When I began directing films I thought a long rehearsal was a good idea. Experience … Read More
“When I was 24 I went to Nigeria and it was such a culture shock, growing up in Australia and suddenly being the only white … Read More
“Directing an opera is similar to directing a play. The singing must not get in the way of the drama.” Bruce Beresford
“For a director, the most challenging scenes are the dialogue scenes.” Bruce Beresford
“Film is shot in fragments, and the same moments can be shot again and again until the director is satisfied.” Bruce Beresford
“In Australia, they set up a special fund to kick films off. It was quite an enlightened sort of move. You could go to this … Read More
“On stage, the audience watches from a fixed viewpoint and the director cannot retake something he doesn’t like. It has to work straight through.” Bruce … Read More
“I’d really been interested in opera when I was about 16, and I really like staging them.” Bruce Beresford
“In silent movies, they tended to put the camera down, and everybody walked in front of it and acted, and then they all walked off. … Read More
“It’s not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they’re not connecting with … Read More
“In opera, everyone’s watching from a fixed viewpoint, and that really challenges you. Lighting, the sets, stage groupings, the music-but doesn’t relate too much to … Read More
“In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire.” Bruce Beresford
