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'The Lost Bus' Director Paul Greengrass

IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit

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Maintaining Character Stakes Amid Disaster

Chris asks about grounding Matthew McConaughey's character before the fire; Paul explains why focusing on personal stakes heightens tension.

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