Good story important says Mani Ratnam
A good story and its distinct depiction on screen is more important than filming technique, says noted movie director Mani Ratnam. Mani is in Goa to participate in the ongoing 38th International Film Festival of India.
A filmmaker has to strive for giving a different angle to a concept by exploring newer ideas borrowed from real life incidents, the director of films like `Nayakan’, `Roja’, `Bombay’, `Uyire’, `Thalapathi’, `Anjali’,`Ayutha ezhuthu’ and `Guru’ said. The vetran director adds “It is more important for me to tell the story convincingly, backed by good performances from actors. A good story without the support of good acting will have no impact on people. However, story is bigger than stars”. According to the director, he is still learning various nuances of film making and his emphasis would be on ensuring a smoother ending. He feels that one of the main reasons why some of my films like `Dil Se’ and `Gitanjali’ did not do well inspite of a good story was abrupt ending. The entire story that has been narrated for two hours, has to end logically as it is the ending for which a movie is remembered by the people.
His message to budding film writers and directors is that the intent should be to make good meaningful mainstream films and not look for awards.
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