Making a movieb The virtuoso film creation process and its agony b This book covers not only the professional recollections of the most prestigious director of our time, Sidney Lumet, but also the films art, technology and industry. There is a complete guide. For over 40 years, from 12 Angry People to Network and Hot Afternoon, the film features vivid anecdotes that have worked with famous actors such as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Explain how the pain of the process and the breathtaking decisions create the two-hour magic of the film. How does the director choose a scenario? How do you draw live and true acting from an actor when shooting a movie? How do you create a shootout where 100 extras collide with three taxis in the middle of a big city? How can we satisfy our executives? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, the great director tells the filmmaking process honestly and richly.