But it was more than that.
Also, themes of what is the commodity of beauty?
This is theme of my life.

(L-R) Camila Morrone, Willem Dafoe and Patricia Arquette at the ‘Gonzo Girl’ premiere ThursdayMichael Buckner/Getty Images
The world wants to keep you in that box and doesnt want you to break out.
When does co-dependency go to the max?…When is it youve done so many years of self-abandonment?
I thought it was interesting to see that that gambit, she said.

The pic reps Arquettes feature directorial debut.
Originally, she was asked to play the role of Claudia when it was under a different director.
She passed initially, as it didnt seem the right time to play that role.
Then her agent told producers Tom Heller and Frank Green that Arquette wanted to direct.
When the pics original director fell out, Arquette stepped in.
She was set on fresh faceCamila Morroneto play the lead protagonist of Alley Russo, aka Pietras doppelganger.
Meanwhile, Arquette shot the movie in 21 days.
Sales agents onGonzo Girlare WME and Gersh.