NEWS CAPSULE CLEAN:59th Berlin Film Festival: Opening Night The International Premiere, Berlin, Germany, 2/5/09

The speaker discusses their motivation for participating in the film, highlighting the script's intelligence and its resemblance to 70s political thrillers. They also express admiration for the director, Tom, citing him as one of the best in the industry and emphasizing the importance of the director's role in filmmaking.

What was the primary reason the speaker chose to work on the film?

• The film's budget

• The script's intelligence and quality

• The cast involved

• The location of the shoot

Which era's thrillers did the script remind the speaker of?

• 60s musicals

• 80s romantic comedies

• 70s political thrillers

• 90s action films

What aspect of the film did the speaker find particularly entertaining?

• The musical score

• The big sweeping thriller aspect

• The special effects

• The costume design

Who is the director the speaker was eager to work with?

• Steven Spielberg

• Christopher Nolan

• Martin Scorsese

• Tom

According to the speaker, what is film primarily considered as?

• A director's medium

• An actor's medium

• A producer's medium

• A writer's medium