It was a sort of iconic Australian vision, but post-apocalyptic and had this universal appeal.
I live these movies a bit like George [Miller].
He doesnt make a lot of movies either, Luhrmann said.
Baz Luhrmann and Chris HemsworthDaniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival.
Im there at the inception of the idea and evolution of the text.
Im working with CM [Catherine Martin] on developing the visual language.
Thats all very absorbing.
I have to get it out of my system.
Its great to hear youre thinking about directing.
Its just storytelling in the end.
No matter what youre doing.
Id call it sort of accidental learning, Hemsworth said.
Heaping the praise on Cruise, Luhrmann added: With Tom, its so interesting because its the longevity.
Even now, he works so hard.
Hes still got this unbelievable work ethic.
When we did the rounds onElvis, he hadTop Gun.
Lets be honest, everyone had said the cinema was over.
And then Tom comes flying in on a jet and saves Cinema.
It was a phenomenon.
The pair ended the discussion by pledging to work together at some point.
Ive never been on a jury before.
Ive never actually had to see three or four films a day, Luhrmann said.
Ive been reminded just how powerful, magical, moving, meaningful, humanizing it can be.
You escape into a new world.
The Red Sea Film Festival runs until Dec 9.
