What did Hugo Weaving say?

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Weaving revealed why he chose to work on the film. “I loved the script. Mark and I have worked together many times and get along very well. We have had many wonderful discussions about films, filmmaking, acting and character and we enjoyed each other’s company. Mark attracted me to the film, and then Mark’s words attracted me to the character,” he said during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

The Matrix star also shared how Satyajit Ray influenced his appreciation of Indian cinema. “I actually remember seeing his movies when I was 16. I loved them. The Apu Trilogy influenced me deeply, and The Chess Players as well as many of his Other works too. He really introduced me to Indian cinema.”

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Director Mark Leonard Winter talks about the inspiration behind The Rooster. “This film, in a way, was born out of a difficult period of my life when I felt like I was struggling with my mind. It was a time of mental health struggle – a very meaningless, scary place. I wanted To create something meaningful that captures the times, it’s very difficult for men to talk openly about their internal struggles.”

The Rooster is an Australian comedy-drama directed by Mark Leonard Winter and starring Hugo Weaving, Phoenix Rae and John Waters.

Meanwhile, IFFI 2024, which began on November 20, is showcasing over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 43 Asian premieres and 109 Indian premieres.

Notably, according to Variety, this year’s festival includes a tribute program honoring the 100th birth anniversary of four stalwarts of Indian cinema: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). , and singer Mohammed Rafi.

The 55th edition of IFFI will run till 28 November.

,With inputs from ANI,