Lost souls and saving grace

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Paul Schrader was brought up in the Dutch Calvinist church and was not allowed to go to the cinema till he was 17. He became a film critic and director. He wrote a book on three great spiritual film makers. Schrader's films have rage and madness. His new film 'Light Sleeper', which is very personal, portrays disintegration and decay. The main character, John La Tour, represents Schrader's feelings of drug nostalgia, inability to move forward, appreciate people or find grace and faith in life.

Schrader, Pul

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Scott of the Atlantic

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The latest film from director Tony Scott is 'Crimson Tide,' a submarine adventure starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. This attracted considerable opposition from the Navy, as it shows a mutiny on board the submarine. It has been warmly received by audiences, and has prompted considerable interest in employment with the submarine service. Scott has now made a deal to purchase Shepperton Studios, which will allow him to spend more time in the UK.

Scott, Walter Anthony John

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French without tears

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Comedy films do not tend to well known outside their country of origin, according to French film director Eduardo Molinaro, who has gained international acclaim despite making mainly comedies. He is particularly well known for 'La Cage aux Folles,' which he made in 1978. Most recently, he has been filming 'Beaumarchais,' which is set in 1775, in Bordeaux, France.

Molinaro, Eduardo

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