The Interview as a Tool for Film Analysis: The Cases of Antonio Castro's Interviews with John Huston and Aki Kaurismäki
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This article explores the interview as a tool for analysis and research in the field of cinema, using Antonio Castro's interviews with John Huston and Aki Kaurismäki as a case study. Through an approach based on auteur theory, discourse analysis, and cinematic narrative, it examines how the statements of both filmmakers reveal their creative processes, recurring themes, and artistic vision. The interview is highlighted as a bridge between textual analysis and audience reception. Additionally, the role of Antonio Castro as an interviewer and educator is emphasized, using dialogue as a method to foster critical thinking, preserve cultural memory, and uphold the legacy of filmmakers.
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