Return to Roots
When I reunited with Paul Giamatti, it felt like meeting an old friend.
Alexander Payne
Filmmaker finely examining the emptiness of American life and the possibility of change.
All moments: Alexander Payne
- London Film Festival — Alexander Payne
The Holdovers is about how we cope with loneliness.
- Film Stories — Alexander Payne
Every film is a chance to tell a story that matters.
- Marrakech Festival — Alexander Payne
The Holdovers is about how people find warmth in the cold.
- Q&A Session — Alexander Payne
Cinema is a way to communicate with the world when words fail.
- Performance and Talent — Alexander Payne
Paul Giamatti is one of the best actors because he believes every word.
- Film Discussion — Alexander Payne
I believe in the power of dialogue between actor and director.
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