👽The film explores the idea of peaceful contact with extraterrestrial life.
🎬François Truffaut was Spielberg's top choice for the role in the film.
🌌Spielberg drew inspiration from his own childhood fascination with the night sky.
👨👩👦👦Child actor Cary Guffey played a pivotal role in capturing the wonderment of the story.
📽️Spielberg wrote the script with Truffaut in mind and sent it to him, resulting in Truffaut's acceptance of the role.
What was Spielberg's inspiration for Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
—Spielberg was inspired by his childhood fascination with the night sky and the idea of peaceful contact with extraterrestrial life.
Who was Spielberg's top choice for a role in the film?
—François Truffaut was Spielberg's top choice for a role in the film, and he accepted the role.
What role did child actor Cary Guffey play in the film?
—Cary Guffey played a pivotal role in capturing the wonderment of the story as one of the main characters.
How did Spielberg approach directing child actors in Close Encounters?
—Spielberg used different methods to elicit the desired expressions and emotions from child actors, such as unwrapping a gift in front of them or creating a sense of wonder.
Did Spielberg write the script with Truffaut in mind?
—Yes, Spielberg wrote the script with François Truffaut in mind, and he sent it to Truffaut, who accepted the role.
00:13Spielberg expresses his gratitude for an unforgettable experience of getting Steven Spielberg a standing ovation.
00:30Spielberg explains that Close Encounters of the Third Kind is his own version, different from the 1977 release.
01:02The studio did not release the movie on a wide scale, which confused Spielberg.
02:28Spielberg recalls Richard Dreyfuss jokingly criticizing other actors for the role in Close Encounters.
04:54Spielberg reveals his inspiration for the character of Roy Neary and his decision to cast Richard Dreyfuss.
11:28Spielberg shares his childhood experience of stargazing with his father and how it influenced his fascination with the night sky.
13:28Spielberg discusses the process of casting François Truffaut in the film and his admiration for him.
15:56Spielberg reflects on his initial contact with Truffaut and how he wrote the script specifically for him.
16:27Spielberg explains his approach to directing child actors, such as using a gift as a prop to elicit specific emotions.
16:35Spielberg highlights the expressive facial expressions of child actor Cary Guffey in the film.
16:57Spielberg reiterates his admiration for Jodie Foster and expresses his interest in interviewing her.
17:35The conversation concludes with Spielberg's appreciation for the opportunity to discuss Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
