'The Odyssey' Star Matt Damon Admires THIS Indian Filmmaker | Tom Holland | Christopher Nolan

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• —India is recognized as a significant and growing market for global cinema, demonstrating that the future of film viewing remains strong in theaters. 0:46
• —Hollywood is increasingly bringing films to India, thrilled by the country's vibrant cinema tradition and the potential for great box office success. 1:00
• —The team considers it a huge privilege to release their films in India and witness the enthusiasm of the local cinema-going public, reinforcing their commitment to global resonance. 1:44
• —Director Christopher Nolan described his experiences working in India as "fabulous," appreciating the country's visual beauty and the opportunity to collaborate with local crews. 2:40
• —The latest film was shot entirely on IMAX cameras, a first for the director, made possible by new blimping systems that silenced the cameras for dramatic scenes. 2:53
• —Filmmakers aim to provide the most incredible immersive experience for audiences in India's many beautiful IMAX theaters by shooting films in the best possible way. 3:28
• —Actor Matt Damon expressed a long-held desire to collaborate with Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, calling it a "20-year-old debt." 4:29
• —Shooting emotional scenes with IMAX cameras demands extensive collaboration among actors, director, and a highly efficient camera department to maintain crucial momentum. 5:34
• —Acting for IMAX requires a unique subtlety, distinct from stage or regular film acting, due to the immense scale of the images projected on a 100-foot screen. 6:55
• —The filmmakers have long desired to bring their work to India and were profoundly impressed by the passion and excitement of Indian audiences, which they experienced firsthand. 8:10