t the 77th Cannes festival, , the mastermind behind , was honored with a for his remarkable contribution to cinema. As he took the stage at the packed Debussy theater, the 80-year-old filmmaker reflected on his journey in the movie business. "I'm a stubborn guy and I didn't want people to tell me how to make my movies," Lucas confessed to a crowd of enthusiastic fans, who cheered him on with youthful exuberance.
Lucas shared a nostalgic moment, reminiscing about his first feature film, , which he presented at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes back in 1971. He fondly recalled the challenges he faced, including having to scrape together money to attend the premiere in France after Warner Bros initially refused to sponsor their trip. "We weren't really that interested in making money, we were interested in making movies," he emphasized, reflecting on his early career motivations.
The acclaimed filmmaker also spoke about his mentorship under , highlighting their shared passion for the art of cinema. He vividly described the struggles he faced in bringing to life, battling against studio executives who were hesitant about the film's potential. "We were interested in making movies," Lucas reiterated, emphasizing his dedication to his craft over commercial interests.
This is how he sees cinema in 10 years Lucas's determination and resilience shone through as he recounted the challenges he faced in getting his movies made. From fighting for the production of on a modest budget to ba.
